Forest of Fontainebleau Fontainebleau : Fontainebleau Tourism

Description

Green lung of the Ile-de-France, the forest of Fontainebleau, extends over 20,000 hectares, and offers a rich variety of landscapes.

Located just one hour from Paris, the Fontainebleau forest, formerly known as Bière forest became royal forest in the eleventh century. From 1528, François I transformed it in a hunting with hounds area. At the time of Louis XIV, less than 20% of the area was forested. A first wave of plantations was then initiated by Colbert in 1664. Plantations were carried on until the eighteenth century.

Based on a 35 million-year-old sandy layer, the forest of Fontainebleau offers an exceptional diversity. Landscapes and landforms are very diverse and marked by the presence of sandstone rocks. In this regard, it has been ranked "World Biosphere Reserve" since 1998 : 5,000 plant and 6,600 animal species can be found there. A flora and fauna which attract many visitors. A unique place that ranks first natural site in France and Europe, which combines deer, foxes, wild boars, rodents, reptiles, 200 species of birds and many more...
The forest of Fontainebleau has retained a wild man could tame, but helped preserve flora. Several varieties of oak, beech and Scots pine grow in this green lungs. And, among other species, orchids, bluebells, daffodils, lichen, fungi....

This diversity inspired many artists in the 19th century, particularly Impressionist painters.

Visitors can enjoy a relaxing place and over 300 km of marked hiking trails, open to riders, mountain bikers, joggers, skaters... 150 marked trails are also suitable for climbing enthusiasts who climb on sandstone rocks. The forest will also unveiled from the top of the trees on a journey in acrobranch.

In this attractive place some rules must be respected : trails are for pedestrians only.

Among the main sites of the forest, we must mention Franchard Gorge in the west, near Arbonne, and the Apremont Gorge near Barbizon. In the North, the heights of Solle and the Denecourt tower offer beautiful panoramas.

(Distance < 3 km)
rooms ranging from: 117.00 Euros
Info: Situated in a residential neighbourhood, the hotel is 500 meters away from the château and its sumptuous gardens and only 5 minutes from the train station.

Mercure Royal Fontainebleau is ideal for a professional, sportive or leisure......

(Distance < 3 km)
rooms ranging from: 99.00 Euros
Info: A former private mansion dating from the 18th century, this majestic hotel is 100 metres from the grounds of Fontainebleau Palace. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and complimentary tea, coffee and mineral water.

The......

(Distance < 3 km)
rooms ranging from: 88.00 Euros
Info: The hotel lies in the heart of Fontainebleau, within a stone's throw of the famous forest and castle, about 60 km south of Paris and 30 minutes away from Orly Airport.

Hôtel Napoléon features comfortable rooms equipped with satellite TV......

(Distance < 3 km)
rooms ranging from: 63.00 Euros
Info: Hôtel de la Chancellerie welcomes you in a warm and friendly atmosphere and let you enjoy a high quality service and a pleasant stay in the center of Fontainebleau. We are looking forward to your arrival.Located in the center of the town of Fontainebleau ...

(Distance < 5 km)
Info: Avon 1 km from Fontainebleau: Small, cosy, simple house, surrounded by trees.

For shared use: well-kept garden 300 m2. Parking in the grounds.

Shop, supermarket 100 m, bus stop 200 m, railway station "Fontainebleau" 200 m.......