Fontainebleau

Located just 55 km southeast of Paris, Fontainebleau is a popular tourist destination in northern France. Fontainebleau is world-famous for its scenic forests and the magnificent Château de Fontainebleau.

The Forest of Fontainebleau is a protected area and recognised as a national park, as it's home to varied flora and fauna including birds, mammals and butterflies.

Fontainebleau is a favorite weekend getaway for Parisians, offering a perfect relaxing retreat away from the hustle bustle of city life.

Fontainebleau is a paradise for nature lovers, adventurre seekers and family vaactioners, attarcting over 11 million visitors every year. The historical Château de Fontainebleau is the major tourist attarction here.

Located amidst lush green forest of Fontainebleau, the Fontainebleau Palace was once a favorite hunting lodge for royal family members, which slowly developed into a magnificent palace with elegant interior design furnishings. An elegant and stylish Renaissance-style structure, Château of Fontainebleau is the largest of the French royal palace.

The Palace of Fontainebleau may not be as opulent or interesting as Versailles, it features amazing grand apartments and the Salle de Ball, a dazzling ballroom.

The area immediately adjacent to the Palace features fine restaurants. Other major attraction here includes the Fontainebleau Golf Club, a great classic private course set on the edge of the forest.

The lush green landscape, magnificent buildings and beautiful gardens makes Fontainebleau a great place for a day excursion from Paris.