Avon

Saint-Pierre’s Church of Avon, the former royal parish of Fontainebleau

The discreet Saint-Pierre Church of Avon, tucked about a kilometer from the Château de Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne, carries nearly a thousand years of royal history. Here is the little-known history of this parish of the kings of France.

Heritage Days 2026: what to do in Avon (77)? Tours on the schedule!

Looking for a weekend outing in Seine-et-Marne for the Paris-region Heritage Days? Here’s what the town of Avon has in store for the weekend of September 19–20, 2026.

Heritage Days 2026: are you familiar with this astonishing dairy hidden away in Avon?

In Avon, in Seine-et-Marne, this former ornamental dairy reveals its history and architecture on the occasion of the 2026 Heritage Days.

This historic convent in Seine-et-Marne opens its doors during Heritage Days 2026.

In Avon, the Carmes Convent is taking part in Heritage Days 2026 and invites visitors to explore its history and architecture over the weekend of September 19–20, 2026.

This manor in Île-de-France will only open to visitors during Heritage Days 2026.

In Avon, Seine-et-Marne, the Manoir de Bel Ébat will open its doors for Heritage Days 2026, held on the weekend of September 19–20.

National Day 2026 in Avon (77): Republic Day celebration canceled

In Avon, the republican celebration planned for July 13, 2026 at Bel-Ébat Park has been cancelled. The republican banquet, the children's parade, and the popular dance initially announced to mark Bastille Day will therefore not take place.

Bel Ebat Park, a charming green space with donkeys grazing, in Avon (77)

A lovely green enclave in a part of town that’s already great for a stroll. Just a ten-minute walk from Fontainebleau-Avon station, Bel Ebat Park is a charming spot to discover!

The Carmelite convent in Avon, Seine-et-Marne, unveils a free museum available on request.

In Avon, in Seine-et-Marne, the Carmes Convent hides a memorial open to the public, dedicated to Father Jacques, a Resistance figure made famous by Louis Malle. A place steeped in history that we unveil to you.

Avon'Ânes, stroll and stroke donkeys just steps from Fontainebleau-Avon station.

In the beautiful Domaine de Bel Ebat, the Avon'Ânes association cares for rescued donkeys and invites you to go for a ride with them.

Valvins-les-Bains: the historic port is reborn in the Fontainebleau region of Seine-et-Marne

Located between Avon and Samois-sur-Seine, the newly renovated port of Valvins-les-Bains is a new tourist gateway in the heart of the Pays de Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne (77). With its modern pontoons, cultural panels and strolls along the banks of the Seine, this charming site will be welcoming visitors from summer 2025.

La guinguette Bel-Ebat: a festive atmosphere all summer long, in Avon (77)

On May 1, 2025, the Bel Ebat guinguette reopened its doors in Avon, in the Seine-et-Marne département. What's on offer? A festive, friendly guinguette, where people come to meet all summer long!

The Denecourt trail to the Denecourt Tower in Fontainebleau, the historical walk

We take you back in time to the forest of Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne with the Denecourt-Colinet trail no. 2, a signposted route lasting around 1h30. This historic trail combines rocky landscapes, fountains and artistic curiosities, all the way to the mythical Tour Denecourt. Did you know? Denecourt was the inventor of the world's first signposted trails in the Fontainebleau forest, and the forerunner of green tourism.