You arrive in Fontainebleau with your suitcases, but it’s time for the check-in of your accommodation is still a long way off? Would you like to enjoy the city without dragging your luggage behind you? Or is your check-out is at 11am, your train or flight leaves much later, and you'd like to visit Fontainebleau with your hands free before you go?
Good news: in Fontainebleau, three solutions are available to store your luggage, at unbeatable rates. Here's our guide to choosing the one that's right for you.
🧳 Nannybag setpoint (Bounce network)
2 drop-off points in the centre of Fontainebleau. From 2.50/day/luggage, 10,000 protection, online booking compulsory. The simplest solution for suitcases.
🏰 Castle cloakroom
Free during your visit. Tip: visit + deposit at the beginning and end of the tour. Please note: no suitcases, We only sell backpacks and handbags.
🏨 Hotel deposit
Free for customers at the hotel, before check-in and after check-out. Sometimes possible in non-customer for a few euros, available from reception.
At a glance
The most practical solution for a suitcase 2 Nannybag lockers in the centre, bookable online at nannybag.com or bounce.com (same network since February 2026).
Free solution if you visit the Château Cloakroom next to the ticket office, but only for small bags.
Standard solution if you are staying on site Luggage storage: your hotel will store your luggage before check-in and after check-out.
⚠️ La Poste's «Consigne Pickup Gare Fontainebleau» at the station is a parcel collection point, not a locker for travellers. Don't bring a suitcase.
🧳 Solution 1: the 2 Nannybag lockers at the Fontainebleau centre
The network Nannybag, acquired by Bounce Launched in February 2026, it is France’s first collaborative luggage storage platform. The concept is that local businesses (newsagents, shops, hotels, etc.) store your luggage in a secure back room in exchange for an online payment. Each item of luggage is insured for up to 10 000 € through Nannybag insurance.
In Fontainebleau, two shops are partners in the network:
📍 Near Château de Fontainebleau (Press / Tabac)
- Type tobacconist's and newsagent's, 3 minutes' walk from the Château
- Note : ⭐ 5/5 out of 52 reviews
- Timetable : open early until 20h00
- Rate from 3.70/day/luggage, free cancellation
- Reservation : online only (the exact address is provided after booking)
📍 Near Palais de Justice (Shop)
- Type Centre shop, near the Palais de Justice
- Note : ⭐ 5/5 out of 5 reviews
- Timetable : open until 19h00
- Rate from 2.50/day/luggage, free cancellation
- Reservation online only
🛒 How to book
- Go to nannybag.com (or its equivalent bounce.com, same network).
- Type « Fontainebleau »in the search field.
- Choose the dates and times for drop-off and pick-up, as well as the number of baggage items.
- Select one of the two locations on the map, then pay online.
- The retailer’s exact address will be sent to you by email once your booking has been confirmed.
- Go to the shop with your confirmation, drop off your baggage and pick it up again within the time slot you have chosen.
🎯 Who is this the right option for?
- You've got one or more suitcases and the Château's cloakroom just won't do.
- You arrive early or leave late and do not stay in a hotel on site.
- Fancy enjoying a hands-free day out in Fontainebleau whilst waiting for your next train?.
- You're looking for a quick solution, with no need to call or negotiate: everything happens online in just 2 minutes.
🏰 Solution 2: the cloakroom at the Château de Fontainebleau (free, small bags)
Le Château de Fontainebleau has its own cloakroom for visitors, situated next to the ticket office, in the’Louis XV wing. The service is free for the duration of your visit.
💡 The ‘visit + drop-off’ tip
If you arrive in Fontainebleau a little early before your check-in and are planning to visit the Château, this is the perfect opportunity: leave your bag at the start of your visit, take a tour of the state apartments and the François I Gallery (allow 1½ to 2 hours), then collect your belongings on your way out. You can then head straight to your accommodation, having seen one of the most beautiful châteaux in France along the way.
⚠️ The pitfalls to be aware of
The Château cloakroom does not accept suitcases or bulky items of luggage. The official instructions are clear: only backpacks, handbags, business bags and umbrellas are accepted. If you’re travelling with a standard wheeled suitcase, this isn’t the solution: try a Nannybag luggage storage facility or a hotel in the city centre.
🕘 Opening and closing times
- April to September 9.30am to 6pm (last admission at 5.15pm).
- October to March 9.30am to 5pm (last admission at 4.15pm).
- Closed all Tuesdays, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
🏨 Solution 3: hotels in the centre (customers and sometimes non-customers)
Most hotels in Fontainebleau and Avon offer a free luggage storage for their customers, before check-in and after check-out. This is the simplest option if you’re staying in a hotel.
🏨 Hotels in the centre with locker service
- Black Eagle Fontainebleau (MGallery), opposite the Château
- Napoleon Fontainebleau Hotel & Spa, right in the centre
- Hôtel de Cavoye, 10 min walk from the Château
- ibis Château de Fontainebleau, right next to the Château
- ibis budget Fontainebleau Avon, near the station
- The Originals Hôtel Victoria, in the centre
- Mercure Demeures de Campagne, on the edge of the forest
🤝 What if you’re not a customer?
They are under no obligation to agree, but in practice, many hotels in the city centre are happy to store one or two pieces of luggage for a few hours in exchange for a small amount (count 5 à 10 € per piece of luggage, depending on the establishment). This works best in the low season, when the reception has the space and time.
💡 Council : Do give them a ring before you set off, especially during peak season or at the weekend. That way, you’ll avoid making a wasted trip if the hotel is fully booked or turns you away. And between a Nannybag luggage storage service costing €2.50 and a hotel charging €8, it’s a no-brainer.
💡 Practical tips
🚉 The station is in Avon, not Fontainebleau
The station is called Fontainebleau-Avon and is situated within the boundaries of the borough of’Avon, not Fontainebleau. Many foreign travellers search in vain for a left-luggage facility «at Fontainebleau station», even though none of the options on this page are located inside the station itself. If you’re arriving by train, allow 10 minutes by bus (lines 1 or 11, «Château» stop) to get to the centre's lockers, or 25 minutes on foot with a suitcase.
🧗 If you come climbing
For climbers spending the day in the forest (Bas Cuvier, Apremont, Trois Pignons…), a Nannybag storage facility in the centre allows you to leave your crash pad and bulky bags the night before or in the morning, and collect everything at the end of the day so you can catch the train without being weighed down.
🚖 If you’re taking a private hire car to the airport
Why not arrange for the driver to pick you up at the end of the day directly from your destination or at the Tourist Office? A private hire car takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to travel from Fontainebleau to Roissy and can carry your luggage in the boot, so you won’t need to leave anything in town during the day if you’re well organised.
FAQ
How much does luggage storage cost in Fontainebleau?
From 2.50/day/luggage at Nannybag (Near Palais de Justice locker), 3.70/day/luggage at Nannybag «Near Château de Fontainebleau», free at the Château for small bags during the visit, 5 à 10 € in a hotel for non-clients.
Is there a locker at Fontainebleau-Avon station?
No. The SNCF does not offer self-service luggage lockers at Fontainebleau-Avon. Self-service luggage lockers in the Paris region are only available at the major Paris stations (Gare de Lyon, Gare du Nord, Gare de l’Est, Gare Montparnasse, Gare d’Austerlitz). For Fontainebleau, the Nannybag left-luggage facilities in the town centre are the equivalent solution, a 10-minute bus ride from the station.
How do I reserve a Nannybag locker in Fontainebleau?
Go to nannybag.com (or bounce.com, same network), type in «Fontainebleau», choose your dates and the number of bags, select one of the two locations on the map, and pay online. The exact address will be sent to you once your booking has been confirmed. When you arrive, show your confirmation to the shopkeeper.
Can I leave my suitcase at the Château de Fontainebleau during my visit?
No. The Château cloakroom only accepts small items of luggage: backpacks, handbags, visitor bags and umbrellas. Bulky suitcases and luggage are not accepted. For suitcases, use the Nannybag locker in the centre.
Can my hotel hold my luggage before check-in or after check-out?
Yes, that is the most common practice. The vast majority of hotels in Fontainebleau and Avon offer a free luggage storage service for their guests, before check-in (from the morning) and after check-out (until the evening). Please remember to confirm this with reception on arrival or the day before you leave.
Are the Nannybag Fontainebleau lockers reliable?
Both partners have a score of 5/5 (52 reviews for the ‘Près du Château’ luggage storage facility, 5 reviews for the ‘Palais de Justice’ facility). Each item of luggage is also covered by Nannybag insurance up to €10,000 in the event of loss, theft or damage. Booking and payment must be made online before dropping off your luggage: no payments are accepted on site.
I'm coming to climb, where can I leave my crash pad and equipment?
The centre’s Nannybag luggage storage service accepts all types of luggage, including bulky items. Book online, drop off your crash pad and bags at the shop in the morning, and collect everything at the end of the day to catch the train back. It’s more convenient than carrying everything into the forest.