Situated just 1 hour from Paris, the historic town of Fontainebleau is a must-see destination for any visitor to France. The town is anchored by the impressive Château Fontainebleau, which has been the home of no less than 34 French rulers. The château nestles among 130 acres of parkland and gardens and there are over 1,500 sumptuous rooms for you to tour, including the Renaissance Rooms, the Grand Apartments, the Inner Apartment of Napoleon the First, and the Pope’s Apartments.

The enormous parkland area offers miles and miles of trails for hikers, cyclists, and equestrians and you can go boating on the lake in summer. In Fontainebleau town you will find flower-filled squares, unique boutique shops, historical cobbled streets, and a wonderful fresh produce market.

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