Major Events in Pays de Fontainebleau
We hope you will appreciate wonderful events in Pays de Fontainebleau. It is another way for you to discover the beauty of the destination and enjoy unforgettable moments !
May | June
Spring at the Château de Fontainebleau : historical animations
From 2nd May to 30th May 2020 | Château de Fontainebleau
The Château de Fontainebleau will present historical scenes to the visitors. The scene will be performed by professional actors and invite the visitors to discover Napoleon Bonaparte’s life throughout “the Grands Appartement” visit. These animations are included with the admission to the château de Fontainebleau (no extra charges).
Grand Prix Classic : European Jumping Challenges
From 7th May to 10th May 2020 | Grand Parquet, Equestrian Stadium (Fontainebleau)
The best Jumping European countries will meet with international and national challenges !The Grand Parquet is one of the finest equestrian venues in Europe. With magnificent structures set in verdant surroundings in various locations within the precincts of the national forest, the town of Fontainebleau remains to this day a stronghold of the equestrian arts. The Grand Parquet arena is part of the circuit frequented by all top-level riders. Public free access.
A few figures: 26 hectares, 2 prestigious turf arenas, 5 dressage arenas, 1 international steeplechase course, 250 permanent and 500 temporary boxes, and a 1,200-seat grandstand.
Historical re-enactment : Napoleon Bonaparte and Marie-Louise
June 2020I Château de Fontainebleau
Every year, the Château de Fontainebleau invite the visitors to travel back through the history and discover the daily life of Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Marie-Louise, just for a weekend.
ln June 2020 over 300 historical re-enacters will invite the visitors to the court of Napoleon : historic animations, an imperial ball, plays and children’s animations and guided tours of the private Petits Appartements of the Emperor to name but a few!
Enjoy a real journey through the history of France.
Nature et Vénerie | Grand Parquet This event is dedicated to nature, dogs and horses ; it is the occasion to participate with your family and friends to many games and shows. During this weekend at the Grand Parquet, you will enjoy :Nature & Vénerie : Royal Hunting Grounds event
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Ambiance végétale aux Naturiales ! Discover an event dedicated to nature and environment. You will enjoy a flowers market, a eco-shops village, animations and playgrounds.Les Naturiales
The Art History Festival – Japan & the Pleasure The 10th edition of the Festival de l’Histoire de l’art, Art History Festival will take place on June 5-7, 2020 on the grounds of the Château de Fontainebleau and adjacent sites. Since 2011, the Festival is a unique three-day international event organized by the Institut national d’histoire de l’art and the Château de Fontainebleau under the patronage of the French Ministry of Culture. Bringing together artists, museum professionals and scholars from art history and other academic disciplines, the Festival attracts a broad and diverse audience with a common passion for the visual arts. This year, the theme selected by the scientific committee is the Pleasure and the guest country is Japan. The public is invited (free of charge and without reservation) to attend more than 350 lectures, panels, debates, film screenings, and book presentations that cover a wide array of artistic practices and media, including photography, video, cinema, the decorative arts and architecture, from ancient times to the present.
July | August
Grand Prix Classic Summer Tour 2020
The Grand Parquet is a place for big equestrian events, let’s meet champions of show jumping, dressage and cross.[/su_spoiler]
September | October