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.

- 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
- This experience will be personalized to you!
- What’s included
- Private and personalized experience
- 8 hours with a host
- Return transport from Paris
- Entry to the Fontainebleau Castle
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
- 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)
Your hotel/apartment or any other central location
Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund

COVID-19 Flexible Policy: you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

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