SATURDAY 4 JULY
Make the most of the idyllic setting of the English Garden after sunset for an outdoor picnic and an introduction to 18th-century dances alongside the court and the Queen Marie-Antoinette!
Throughout the evening, a variety of activities will be on offer:
- An introduction to 18th-century dance alongside 40 dancers in period costume;
- Boat trips on the Carpes pond, subject to availability (from 7.30 pm to 10 pm);
- Themed workshops with actors;
- A luminous ambiance that, once night falls, will enhance the atmosphere of the English garden..
🧺 Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic. For those who prefer to buy food on-site, a takeaway stand will also be available. Meals are therefore not included in the ticket price and are the responsibility of each visitor.
👗 Feel free to come dressed in 18th-century costume or bring an accessory: feathers, hats, masks, etc.
👨👩👧👦 Event open to all, accessible to people with reduced mobility (lawns, garden).
⌚ From 7.30 pm to midnight, last entry at 10 pm; once you leave, you cannot re-enter.
🎫 Tickets are non-refundable, except in the event of cancellation by the château. The Château de Fontainebleau reserves the right to cancel the event in the case of force majeure.
📷 By booking your ticket for the Queen’s Picnic and Ball, you consent to your image being used by the Château de Fontainebleau in photos or videos taken or recorded during the event.
For your safety and comfort
Only wooden or bamboo cutlery is permitted (metal cutlery and blades are prohibited);
Open flames are prohibited (candles/fire pits); only LED candles are permitted;
Swimming in the Carp Pond and disembarking at the Pond Pavilion are prohibited;
Category 4 spirits (vodka, tequila, whisky, gin, rum, etc.) are strictly prohibited;
Tables and chairs are prohibited. We recommend bringing a very thick blanket to sit on;
Animals (even small ones or those carried in a bag) are prohibited, with the exception of guide dogs.
