Fontainebleau guide - activities

A weekend of historical re-enactment at the Château de Fontainebleau 2024, a journey through time

Every year, the Château de Fontainebleau brings Napoleon 1ᵉʳ and Marie-Louise back to life during a weekend of historical re-enactment to celebrate the 210th anniversary of Napoleon Iᵉʳ's abdication. On Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21, 2024, nearly 250 history buffs will take us back to the life of Napoleon's court, with a host of events in the gardens and within the château. Journey back to 1810!

Unusual: we tested a hot-air balloon flight in Fontainebleau over the Ile-de-France region - promo

How about a breathtaking view over Fontainebleau? We're off to try out hot-air ballooning over the Île-de-France region, a magical experience we'd like to share with you.

L'Aigle Noir, Fontainebleau's historic hotel for a royal stay

One fine day, or maybe just one night... you'll discover l'Aigle Noir, this historic hotel ideally located in the town center, in front of the Château de Fontainebleau. We'll take you on a tour of this luxurious bed and breakfast, less than an hour from Paris, for a weekend or a rejuvenating break.

A romantic weekend or getaway in Fontainebleau, the best ideas

Discover Fontainebleau and its surroundings, a romantic setting with its castle and forest. An ideal weekend, less than an hour from Paris, combining culture and nature.

A trip to the Pays de Fontainebleau, for unspoilt nature and heritage just 1 hour from Paris

In the Pays de Fontainebleau, spring and summer are magical seasons, offering a multitude of experiences and places to explore just 1 hour from Paris.

Discover the forest of Fontainebleau on a supervised horseback ride

The Fontainebleau forest is particularly well known for its hiking trails, natural climbing blocks and beautiful vegetation. Less than an hour from Paris, you can also discover the forest on horseback!

The free Arbor&Sens walking trail in the Fontainebleau forest, the Franchard Arboretum

Arbor&Sens is the name of this free, easy-to-use walking trail in the Fontainebleau forest, near the Château. Free, accessible to all and educational, this walk takes us on a discovery of tree species, their origins and their uses.

Luwei brunch café, the nugget coffee shop in Fontainebleau

Fontainebleau welcomes Luwei Brunch Café, a new address for coffee and brunch lovers. A veritable nugget of homemade dishes and delicacies in a spacious old farmhouse atmosphere, complete with fireplace, we love it.

La Plaine de l'Angélus, charming bed and breakfast near Barbizon and Fontainebleau

We're taking you on a Seine-et-Marne getaway to La Plaine de l'Angélus. This charming chambre d'hôte in Chailly-en-Bière, 2 km from Barbizon and close to Fontainebleau, offers a cosy, comfortable setting in a verdant estate.

The historic Hôtel Napoléon in Fontainebleau, with spa, bar and restaurant

Discover the Napoleon in Fontainebleau, renovated with spa, bar and restaurant, for a refined, historic escape.

La Foulée Impériale: half-marathon and races for the whole family at the Château de Fontainebleau

Ready to run in the footsteps of François I and Napoleon III? Adults and children alike can challenge themselves to running races and a half-marathon in the magnificent grounds of the Château de Fontainebleau on April 28, 2024.

Printemps des Sports Equestres: show jumping and free events in Fontainebleau

Come and experience a great celebration of equestrian sports in Fontainebleau, from April 22 to 28, 2024! On the program: exceptional show jumping, family entertainment, and all for free!

Secrets of the Château de Fontainebleau: discover the small apartments

Embark on a guided tour of the Château de Fontainebleau to discover the secrets of history through the intimate private apartments of Napoleon, Josephine and Marie-Louise.

Le sentier de l'érosion, an accessible walk in Fontainebleau, discovering the Apremont gorges

Among the beautiful walks and hikes to be enjoyed in Fontainebleau, don't miss the Sentier de l'érosion loop. Less than 2 kilometers long, this family-friendly walk takes you through the Apremont gorges, between forest and beautiful rocks sculpted by nature.

WES'PORTMSF, a weekend of sport and solidarity in Fontainebleau

On April 27, 2024, Médecins Sans Frontières is organizing a new challenge: WE S'PORT MSF, a first-of-its-kind fund-raising sporting event to be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Fontainebleau. The program includes 3 sporting events to be completed in teams of two: TRAIL, mountain biking and climbing.

February vacations 2024 at the Château de Fontainebleau, the animated program

For the winter vacations, also known as the February vacation, the Château de Fontainebleau is coming alive with a variety of activities for young and old. Exhibitions, guided tours (especially for families), guided tours and workshops are all on the program, offering a wealth of cultural discoveries.

Sting in concert in the grounds of the Château de Fontainebleau in June 2024

He was due to perform there on June 18, 2023. However, due to poor weather forecasts, Sting's concert in the magnificent park of the Château de Fontainebleau was cancelled. Fans of the former member of The Police can rejoice, as the British artist has announced his return to Seine-et-Marne on Tuesday June 25, 2024, again as part of the FBLO Festival.

A sports and solidarity challenge with mountain biking, climbing and trail running in the Fontainebleau forest

Want to get active for a good cause? Médecins Sans Frontières is organizing a sporting challenge to raise funds, with mountain biking, climbing and trail running in the Fontainebleau forest on April 27, 2024.

Hiking: the 25 moguls circuit, the GR 20 in the Fontainebleau forest in the Paris region

In Corsica, they have the GR 20, reputed to be the most difficult of the French Grande Randonnée (GR) trails. In the Île-de-France region, we're a long way from rivalling the circuit's 200 kilometers and 11,000 meters of ascent, yet it's here, in the forest of Fontainebleau, that you'll find one of the region's most demanding hikes.

Unusual: climb aboard the Tacot des Lacs, the vintage train through the forest of Fontainebleau

In Grez-sur-Loing, Seine-et-Marne, Le Tacot des Lacs offers a bucolic and unusual ride aboard an authentic period train, right in the heart of the Fontainebleau forest.