With over 1500 rooms at the heart of 130 acres of parkland and gardens, Fontainebleau is the only royal and imperial château to have been continuously inhabited for seven centuries. A visit to Fontainebleau opens up an unparalleled view of French history, art history and architecture.
“The true home of kings, the house of ages”
(Napoleon in Saint Helena, August 1816)
Near Paris
Hotel Chateau d Esclimont - Approximately 1 hour drive away
Near Hotel Château de Bourron
Hotel Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay - is approximately 90 minutes drive away
Hotel Château D'Augerville – is nearby
Hotel Château d'Ermenonville – is approximately 90 minutes drive away
Hotel Château d'Etoges - is approximately 2 hour drive away
Hotel Château du Maréchal de Saxe- is approximately 50 minutes and 50 kilometres drive away
Hotel du Collectionneur - is approximately 1 hour 10 minutes and 80 kilometres drive away
Logistic can be organised
The Château de Fontainebleau can proudly claim to have been a sovereign residence for eight centuries. Capétiens, Valois, Bourbons, Bonaparte and Orléans, all members of French ruling dynasties, have lived within these walls.
Kings and queens, emperors and empresses have all striven to make their own improvements to the château built around the original keep. The estate quickly became a huge palace in which many momentous historical events have been played out.
Château de Fontainebleau grand staircase
The guests will be entertained by Midnight Premiere
Timetable of gale dinner with entertainment
18:00 pm Departure from the Hotel du Collectionneur by limousine or coach.
19:30 pm The guests arrive at Château de Fontainebleau.
Welcome at the castle entrance by an ensemble of 6 drums (“les tambours de l’Empire”) in Napoleon uniform. Some comedians welcome the guests (master of ceremony, guards, Napoleon and Josephine). A photo opportunity with actors in period costume will be available at the entrance.
Welcome Drinks and canapes are served at the Salle des Colonnes.
19:30 - 20:30 Musical and entertainment during the cocktail
A quintet of musicians (strings and flute) plays during the Champagne reception. A group of 4 or 8 artists dance the imperial bal. Then the comedians announce the dinner in Salle des Colonnes.
20:45 – 22:30 Dinner in the Salle des Colonnes.
Dinner will be accompanied by 5 promenading musicians, who will play between courses.
22:30 pm End of Dinner
The dancers could propose to organize a bal with the guests, learning them the ancient dances.
At the end, the ensemble of actors and musicians will salute the departure of the guests
23:00 pm Departure of the guests and return to the hotels
Dinner will be organised according to requirement
