Fontainebleau

Hiking: our favorite routes and circuits in the Fontainebleau massif and forest (77)

In Seine-et-Marne, the Fontainebleau massif is a must for hikers, so we've selected our favorite itineraries in this natural corner of the Île-de-France region.

Le tour du massif de Fontainebleau, the great hike to discover a mythical forest

Known as the TMF in hiking circles, the Tour du Massif de Fontainebleau offers a wide-ranging itinerary to tackle the most emblematic forest in the Île-de-France region.

Fontainebleau opens its Maison des Artisans d'Art, a designer boutique and workshop

The Maison des Artisans d'Art will open in Fontainebleau in September 2025, just a stone's throw from the château. Designer boutiques, workshops open to all and rotating exhibitions will soon be bringing life to this new spot dedicated to local crafts.

Le Café de la Paix, Bourron-Marlotte's friendly restaurant

In Bourron-Marlotte, on the edge of the forest and close to the château, Café de la Paix is a restaurant nestled in a historic 19thᵉ century building. Since 2018, Felipe Pires and his team have been offering bistronomic cuisine that aims to be accessible, based around local produce. We set out to discover his fresh, gourmet and creative dishes.

The Grand Parquet de Fontainebleau: a mecca for horses and outdoor events

In Fontainebleau, the Grand Parquet is a vast domain dedicated to equestrian sports and major outdoor events, nestled in the forest. A former hunting ground turned Olympic site, it now hosts equestrian competitions, flea markets, nature shows and dog demonstrations. Open all year round, it offers a rich program until November 2025.

Nuit d'été à la cour: summer evening visits at the Château de Fontainebleau

This summer, the Château de Fontainebleau is inviting us to experience exceptional nocturnes, to visit the monument in a whole new way. Join us from July 10 to September 11, 2025 for this magical nocturnal experience.

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.

The Trans'Bleausarde: the great touring trek through the forest of Fontainebleau

For hikers in Paris and the Ile-de-France, it's a forest that needs no introduction. Incontrovertible and majestic, the Fontainebleau forest is the perfect terrain for hiking, and only an hour away from Paris by public transport.

La Buvette de Samoreau: the must-visit guinguette on the banks of the Seine

In Samoreau, in the Pays de Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne, La Buvette is that guinguette spot on the banks of the Seine where you can stroll all summer long. With its festive atmosphere, homemade cuisine, music and easygoing atmosphere, it's a great place to discover all summer long.

Visit the École Militaire d'Équitation in Fontainebleau

The École Militaire d'Équitation, adjacent to the Château de Fontainebleau, opens its doors once a month for an exceptional guided tour. This mecca of military equestrian sports, with over 500 years of history, is open to visitors by reservation through the Fontainebleau Tourist Office. Want to know more? We're off to discover it...

The Musée Mallarmé in Vulaines-sur-Seine (77), an enriched tour to discover as soon as possible

In Vulaines-sur-Seine, the Musée Stéphane Mallarmé celebrates its temporary reopening with an exceptional temporary exhibition, on view until July 14, 2025. Nestling on the banks of the Seine, this literary house-museum offers an immersion into the world of the Symbolist poet, between history, nature and art, before closing its doors for an indefinite period. A poetic interlude to be discovered without delay in the Fontainebleau region of Seine-et-Marne.

Papylles, the gourmet restaurant to discover in Bois-le-Roi near Fontainebleau

Looking for a gourmet break just an hour from Paris? Head for Papylles, a gourmet restaurant in Bois-le-Roi, Seine-et-Marne. A refined table in the heart of nature, between Fontainebleau and Barbizon, signed by chef Thomas Briandet.

Fête Nationale 2025 in Fontainebleau (77): Military parade, picnic and ball on July 13, 2025

To celebrate the Fête Nationale, the town of Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne invites you to a military parade, picnic and Republican ball on July 13, 2025.

Electro concert at the Château de Fontainebleau: a festive evening in the monument

Let's dance at the Château de Fontainebleau! On Saturday, September 27, 2025, an electro concert will bring the monument and its visitors to their feet for an exceptional evening!

Heritage Days 2025 at the Château de Fontainebleau (77): a lively weekend at the château

The Château de Fontainebleau is taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, on September 20 and 21. We reveal the program for this magnificent Seine-et-Marne château.

Fête de la musique 2025 in Fontainebleau (77): rock, jazz and reggae on the program

The town of Fontainebleau, in the Seine-et-Marne region, is celebrating the new Fête de la musique this Saturday, June 21, 2025, with a huge number of free concerts of all kinds. Rock, pop, jazz, reggae and electro... Here's the program!

Grandeur Nature II: free contemporary art exhibition 2025 at the Château de Fontainebleau

Grandeur Nature II is the name of the contemporary open-air exhibition on display in the gardens of the Château de Fontainebleau from May 25 to September 21, 2025. And since it's free, you'd be wrong to miss out.

Branche et ciné 2025: the open-air film festival returns to the forests of Île-de-France

The Branche et Ciné festival is back this summer, from June 26 to July 12, 2025. Enjoy a free open-air cinema in one of the forests of the Île-de-France region.

Festival de l'histoire de l'art 2025 at the Château de Fontainebleau: the free program

The Festival de l'histoire de l'art 2025 takes place from June 6 to 8 at the Château de Fontainebleau, with Austria as guest country and the theme "The real, the fake". Over 250 free events are scheduled, including lectures, exhibitions, concerts and workshops, in an exceptional historic setting.

Planète Chiens: a weekend of entertainment for our 4-legged friends in Fontainebleau

Dog lovers, a special event for your pooches is being organized on September 28 and 29, 2024 in Fontainebleau, with activities, workshops and sporting competitions, so you can spend a special moment with your companion!