Can you visit Bellefontaine château?

No, the site is not open to the public and is in a deteriorated state.

Who owns the château de Bellefontaine?

Since October 2018 it has belonged to the Pays de Fontainebleau urban community, which took over from the city of Paris.

Where is the château de Bellefontaine located?

It stands in the commune of Samois-sur-Seine, in Seine-et-Marne, within the Fontainebleau forest.

Is the château's park protected?

Yes, the ornamental garden of over three hectares is listed in the national heritage inventory, and the site is part of the Natura 2000 network.

Castle of Bellefontaine

Samois-sur-Seine

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Samois-sur-Seine

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Château de Bellefontaine stands in Samois-sur-Seine (Seine-et-Marne), in the Île-de-France region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

Bellefontaine château stands within the Fontainebleau forest, overlooking the Seine valley in the commune of Samois-sur-Seine. The estate passed through a series of notable owners, from a lawyer close to King Louis XVI to several Russian diplomats of the 19th century. Its park, spanning more than three hectares, is listed in the national inventory of cultural heritage, and the grounds also fall within the Natura 2000 network.

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What to know

The château is not open to public visits and remains in a deteriorated condition.
Since 2018 the estate has belonged to the Pays de Fontainebleau urban community, after having been owned by the city of Paris.
The park and surrounding grounds lie within the Fontainebleau forest, a protected natural setting.
No opening hours, admission fees or organised access are currently available for this site.

Where this château is

Samois-sur-Seine · Seine-et-Marne · Île-de-France

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Address

Samois-sur-Seine, Seine-et-Marne

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown; Mérimée record IA77000110

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Frequently asked

Can you visit Bellefontaine château?: No, the site is not open to the public and is in a deteriorated state.
Who owns the château de Bellefontaine?: Since October 2018 it has belonged to the Pays de Fontainebleau urban community, which took over from the city of Paris.
Where is the château de Bellefontaine located?: It stands in the commune of Samois-sur-Seine, in Seine-et-Marne, within the Fontainebleau forest.
Is the château's park protected?: Yes, the ornamental garden of over three hectares is listed in the national heritage inventory, and the site is part of the Natura 2000 network.