Forêt de Fontainebleau

Forest · France

Autumn foliage at Forêt de Fontainebleau
Photo: Rémih / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Fifty square miles of oak and beech south of Paris, threaded with sandy trails and famous sandstone boulders. A royal hunting forest since the 12th century, it's now France's benchmark autumn walk, peaking late October to mid-November.

Best for: forest walking near Paris

Don’t miss

  • Boulders of the Gorges
  • Barbizon village edge
  • Route Ronde trails

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What is Forêt de Fontainebleau best for?
Forest walking near Paris.

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