Fontainebleau, located 68km southeast of Paris, is renowned for its 1900-room château, once home to 34 kings and two emperors. The Château de Fontainebleau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcases French Renaissance art, lavish apartments, and Napoleon’s throne room. Nearby, Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, known for its candlelit visits, inspired the design of Versailles. Fontainebleau’s vast forest offers hiking, cycling, horseback riding, and world-famous bouldering. Electric and traditional bikes are available for rent, and the EuroVelo3 cycle route passes through the region. Access from Paris is easy via a 40-minute train ride to Fontainebleau-Avon, followed by a short walk or bus ride. Summer is ideal for canoeing or swimming in the Loing River. Visitors should spend at least two days exploring the area’s history, forest, and rivers. The Grand Parquet equestrian stadium hosts major events, and the Hippodrome de la Solle holds horse races. The region’s fine sand, once part of an ancient sea, is prized for glassmaking.
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