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a well organised campground near to the various climbing area's. Facilities are well maintained. A swimming pool is available depending on the weather. In the morning a bakery van visits the...
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It requires more preparation than we gave it.
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Don't pass up the opportunity to visit !
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: The castle appeared in Fontainebleau near 1100, and served as a residence to kings of Capeting dynasty. It got a present view of a palace in style of Renessanse after 1527 at Francisk the First. Italian architects were invited for this purpose. Fontainebleau was used only in...
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stevemt Says: This is a must.It is spectacular inside and out
Dabs Says: While Napoleon I is the most closely associated with the Chateau de Fontainebleau, you can see evidence throughout the palace of the other rulers who used the chateau as a refuge from Paris. Although the first chateau was built here in the 1100s, Francois I was the king that...
Dabs Says: The gardens at Fontainebleau are free to visit even if you decide not to visit the interior of the chateau.The largest part of the gardens is the Grand Parterre, the largest formal garden in Europe which was created during the reign of Louis XIV by André Le Nôtre and Louis...
grandmaR Says: Starting from the 6th century this place was a hunting lodge for the king. Six centuries later the place was turned into a permanent castle.This was one of the places we visited in 1950. The way I can tell which of the palaces (Fontainebleau or Versailles) in my dad's...
Caleche rides - try the olde horse and carriage
angiebabe Says: As advertised these horse and carriage rides will take adults for 5 euro and children for 4 euro - makes an interesting and relaxing way to see the grounds of Fontainebleu - which are quite extensive - and imagine back to the days of when this was the transport of the day.
1 Review and 104 Opinions We did not stay at the Aigle Noir, I had checked into the rates on booking.com and the rates were...
stevemt Says: This restaurant is on the main road in the village. Food is wonderful.Not to far from being opposite the town hallI had the plat de jour which was as usual fantastic
Dabs Says: We didn't try this as a daytrip but according to the Chateau's website you can reach Fontainebleau via public transportby taking a train and a bus."From the Gare de Lyon (main line), take the train for either Montargis Sens or Montereau, alighting at Fontainebleau-Avon...
Dabs Says: Presumably you've driven to Fontainebleau to see the marvelous chateau, like Versailles the chateau is no longer located in the country but rather smack dab in the middle of a city with no free parking in sight. We did see some "payant" spots near where the tour buses sit...
angiebabe Says: This shop was just near the entrance to the Fontainebleu chateau complex and the pieces in it that could be seen from the door and front window looked rather impressive - they certainly look very French and fit into the location very well!Cant tell you what the prices were...
Not Much Things To Do Here For A Tourist
Krystynn Says: Fontainebleau is not too far away from Paris and is easily accessible by train, coach and car. Other than the impressive castle, there is really nothing much to do here in this sleepy town.The only advice I can give you to bring along an open mind and lots of FILM for your...
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: There is a beautiful park with the channel, English gardens and the Grotto of a pine grove in vicinities of the palace.You can watch my 3 min 12 sec Video Fontainebleau Park out of my Youtube channel.
Cruising? Pleasure Boat Port : Fontainebleau
pedroswift Says: Port du pays de Fontainebleau on the Seine River just 4,8 kms from the chateau.More info in Travelogue
mariev Says: Fontainebleau is known worlwide among the rock climbers for its extensive facilities when it comes to rock climbing.The sandstone boulders offer a vast range of difficulty, from very easy (for beginners or mountainering training) to nearly impossible (even for world level...
Sinjoor Says: As I stated in my intro this region is a climbers' paradise. Numerous boulders await anyone who's ready to rest his/her abilities. Difficulties range from children's routes to extremely dificult passages for the "happy few". This added to the accessibility and the nature of...
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This is a must.It is spectacular inside and out
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Every time I've been to Paris I've left with Fontainebleau on my list of places I'd like to see the next time I go to Paris along with Vaux le Vicomte and Chartres so I finally planned a driving trip...
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We have visited the palace twice, about 20 years apart, each time as participants in guided tours (one commercial, one Elderhostel). The Palace is in a town of 27K population and is served by SCNF...
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A climber's paradise.....with a cultural twist
This region in the Fontainebleau forest just south of Paris, France is a well known destination in climbers' circles because of the many ranges and difficulties that one can attempt to conquer there....
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