Château de Fontainebleau Attractions & Things to do

See two magnificent French castles – Vaux le Vicomte and Château Fontainebleau – on a day trip from Paris! Audio-guided tours at each site are included, so you’ll learn about the castles’ history and art, as well as the eccentric royals who once called the places home. Enjoy free time to explore the castles’ gardens, seeing the grandiose fountains, lakes and monuments that characterized palace grounds during the Renaissance and Baroque eras.
Duration: 9 hours.

Fly above the Fontainebleau Forest on a hot-air balloon ride that provides aerial views of the French countryside outside of Paris. During a morning or evening flight, look down on rivers, villages, and the vast forest, which was once the hunting ground of French kings, home to wild boar, deer, and pheasant. The ride takes place either just after sunrise or at the end of the day, when winds are calm and the air is cool and stable. The total adventure is about three hours, including balloon inflation, a 1-hour flight, a traditional toast upon landing, and return to the start point. When booking, you have the option to upgrade to a private tour for just two passengers and a pilot in the basket.
Duration: 3 hours.

Take a half-day trip from Paris to Fontainebleau, known for its forests and the Royal Palace of Fontainebleau, often compared to Versailles. Your private, English-speaking driver will pick you up in an air-conditioned car with Wi-Fi, snacks, and water. Along the way, you can stop at the Château de Vaux le Vicomte or other locations of your choice. Upon arrival, explore the Palace of Fontainebleau, with its 1,500 rooms and 230 acres of parkland. Enjoy a stroll through the surrounding forest before returning to Paris.
Duration: 5 hours.

Just an hour away from the busy streets of Paris lies an exquisite treasure waiting to be discovered: Fontainebleau. From François I, Henri IV to Napoléon III, the French Royalty chose it for its expansive forests, abundant wildlife, and its proximity to Paris.

For both beginners and experienced riders, this Day Trip from Paris is an immersive horse-riding, cultural, and gastronomic experience that takes you through the stunning Forest of Fontainebleau and its Castle for a unique experience away from the city.

Ride through the various landscapes, savor a gourmet lunch in a French Bistronomic Restaurant and discover the Royal estate and its secrets : A unique blend of nature, gastronomy, luxury and culture.
Duration: 8 hours.

There’s more to France than legends dare to unveil. Get used to this royal feeling as you’ll visit Château de Fontainebleau is one of the most visited areas and one of the largest French royal châteaux. It has everything that a tourist needs; a touch of history, a touch of art and a lot of other things that are ready to be discovered. The Palace dates from the medieval age and served as a royal residence for the French kings. Now it is a museum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The village of Barbizon owes its fame to the 19th-century landscape painters Théodore Rousseau, Jean-Baptiste Corot, Charles-Francois Daubigny and Jean-François Millet who lived there. Their artistic movement, the Barbizon School (1830 to 1875), was considered a precursor of Impressionism.
Duration: 6 to 8 hours.