Fontainebleau
Top 8 in Top 16 Travel Destinations in France
Fontainebleau is a popular vacation destination and one of France's most well-known destinations, located 55.5 kilometers from Paris. Fontainebleau is known for two things: the large and scenic Fontainebleau Forest, which is a popular weekend getaway for Parisians, and the historic Château de Fontainebleau, which once belonged to the French kings. INSEAD, one of the world's most prestigious business schools, is also located there. Fontainebleau residents are sometimes referred to as Bellifontains.
The city is surrounded by lush green forests and provides numerous opportunities for hiking and rock climbing. The world-famous Chateau is the most fascinating feature of this location.
As a popular tourist destination, Fontainebleau, each year, witnesses 300,000 visitors to the palace and more than 13 million people visit the forest.
- Key attractions: Chateau de Fontainebleau, Foret de Fontainebleau and Entrance to Chateau de Fontainebleau Grounds
