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Day trip to Fontainebleau
Day trip to Fontainebleau
Day trip to Fontainebleau
Day trip to Fontainebleau
Day trip to Fontainebleau
Day trip to Fontainebleau
Day trip to Fontainebleau
Day trip to Fontainebleau
Day trip to Fontainebleau
Day trip to Fontainebleau
Day trip to Fontainebleau

What you'll do

Discover the fairytale town of Fontainbleau and its must-see sights, like the opulently decorated Château de Fontainebleau and the surrounding dense forest – but with your local host’s insider knowledge, you’ll also experience for yourself why Parisians adore a pilgrimage here. Peruse the town’s chic perfume shops, sample mouth-watering gingerbread macarons at Dardonville boulangerie, or head to Fromagerie Barthelemy for its signature Le Fontainebleau cheese - they’ve been making it for over a century. But don’t be fooled by the charming, village-like vibe – this small town boasts a surprisingly cosmopolitan nightlife scene, and your host knows the perfect stylish bar for a glass of vin rouge before heading back to Paris.

Where you’ll go

With your local host to lead the way, hop on a 40-minute train trip south of Paris to the fairytale town of Fontainebleau. You’ll follow in the footsteps of Paris’ historical elite, for whom this town was a playground, as you walk the grounds of Château de Fontainebleau – a 1500-room palace housing the immaculately preserved Turkish boudoir of Marie Antoinette and Napoleon’s lavish theater. Just west of the palace grounds, wander through the endemic trees of the Forest of Fontainebleau, then amble north down charming streets to the central open-air market at Place de la République, where you’ll sample regional gourmet specialties like poppy-infused liqueurs, before exploring the town’s specialized fromageries, perfume boutiques and cafes.  

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 8 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Marathi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Take a train to Fontainebleau with your helpful host leading the way
  • Explore Château de Fontainebleau, a fairytale castle surrounded by dense forest
  • Stroll through the town, tasting its famous cheeses and perfect pastries along the way
  • Walk through the Place de la République open-air market to sample regional delicacies
  • Drink a glass of wine at one of the town’s upmarket bars before heading back to Paris

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 8 hours with a host
  • Return transport from Paris
  • Entry to the Fontainebleau Castle
  • Walking experience
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

  • Your food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions other than Fontainebleau Castle
  • Transportation costs (additional to the ones included in the experience)
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Elie was born in the USA, but his parents are French, so he's not really a foreigner in France and he comes here very often. It was a very interesting experience for me to see Paris through the eyes of somebody who is French and American at the same time. At the beginning I worried a bit how it will go to visit one of the most important historical monuments of France with a client, who speaks French as a native language and who knows the history of France better than me, but Elie was very friendly and I felt really comfortable with him. A great experience!

    August 2020

    Hristo T

    Very well informed and educated Guide who provided an excellent historical overview of Fontainebleau. Far less crowded than Versailles and just as opulent. Well worth the trip!

    September 2019

    Cheryl P

    We enjoyed Fontainebleau very much. Our guide Stephan was great. He made sure we saw everything we wanted and picked a great lunch spot; whole day was awesome. Thanks!

    September 2019

    Damon S

    We had an unbelievable day with Myriam visiting Fontainebleau. It was one of the highlights of our visit to Paris. She met us at our hotel and helped us navigate the bus/train out to Fontainbleau. She walked us through the beautiful grounds of the estate and helped us get headsets for touring the chateau. She was friendly and conversational the entire time. Her English was fantastic since she studied in the USA for 4 years. We found talking with her very easy. Upon return to Paris, she helped us find a cafe we were looking for. We would highly recommend her to any travelers looking for a local guide to show them around. As an added bonus, she gave us a list of her favorite places to eat in Paris. The entire day was wonderful--you won't regret it.

    March 2019

    Beth G

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