Seine et marne

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.

Heritage Days 2025 at Château de Brie-Comte-Robert (77), the weekend program

The Château de Brie-Comte-Robert opens its doors to you for this 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine. Are you ready to plunge into the heart of history? Here's the program for the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025.

Wonderwoods: the immersive restaurant in the heart of the enchanted forest at Val d'Europe (77)

Ephemera's immersive restaurant in Val d'Europe, Seine-et-Marne, is set in an enchanted forest. In a magical setting, Wonderwoods combines themed dishes, magical creatures and colorful fireflies, for a taste experience that borders on the spectacular.

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.

Heritage Days 2025: leatherworking demonstration at Château de Blandy-les-Tours (77)

Château de Blandy les Tours comes to life for the Journées du Patrimoine 2025! On September 20 and 21, come and discover this Seine-et-Marne fortified castle, and get ready for a wonderful program of arts and 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.

Lumigny Safari Reserve (77) opens a "Far North" area with polar bears

Lumigny Safari Reserve has been welcoming new residents since spring 2025: welcome to the Grand Nord area, designed to house and protect certain species of Arctic fauna.

Château de Bourron, stay in a truly historic château in the Ile-de-France region

We're off to Seine-et-Marne to discover a hidden treasure: Château de Bourron, a historic 17th-century residence near Fontainebleau, a haven of peace well worth the detour. Stay in this listed monument, lulled by the authenticity and beauty of its 40-hectare park.

Bourron-Marlotte in Seine-et-Marne: discover the artistic nugget and historical gem of a village

Bourron-Marlotte, a charming village in Seine-et-Marne, reveals its rich artistic and architectural past. Between cobbled streets and sandstone walls, embark on a singular exploration of nature, history and culture.

Heritage Days 2025: free show at Château de Champs-sur-Marne (77)

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, the Château de Champs-sur-Marne is offering an artistic program to be discovered on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Heritage Days 2025: visit the archaeological site of the town of Pincevent (77)

On Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, the Journées de Patrimoine return to Paris and the Île-de-France region. Join us in Pincevent, in the Seine-et-Marne département, to discover the town's archaeological site through a special program.

L'A Pâtisserie KG, the new gourmet tearoom in Barbizon

L'A Pâtisserie KG is the new address on the famous Grande Rue in Barbizon, Seine-et-Marne. Established in April 2025 in this picturesque village popular with artists, this Franco-Japanese-style establishment offers a cosy, refined tea room, open from Wednesday to Sunday.

Meaux Plage 2025: a summer beach with free swimming and entertainment in Meaux-les-Bains (77)

Meaux Plage is back in action from July 5 to August 24 2025, to the delight of young and old alike. What's on the agenda? Free swimming in the Marne River and a variety of activities for residents of Meaux and the surrounding area.

La Traversée de Montereau à la nage: open water races for all in Yonne (77)

On the last weekend in August, the Yonne River takes the plunge with the Traversée de Montereau swim, featuring five races, from 100 m to 10 km, for the whole family to discover open water swimming.

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...