Located in the heart of the forest and only one hour from Paris, Fontainebleau is an imperial city, marked by a rich history and an exceptional natural heritage!

Fontainebleau is the only château to have been inhabited by all the monarchs from the twelfth to the nineteenth century.

Cradle of history and creativity, the Pays de Fontainebleau stands out for the richness of its cultural and artistic heritage. For centuries, painters, writers, and musicians have found – and still find today – in this destination a unique source of inspiration, leaving behind places steeped in history. Many of these artists’ homes have now been transformed into intimate museums, where visitors can soak up the…

An equestrian town par excellence with its cavalry brigade, and the home base of the Republican Guard, Fontainebleau is deeply attached to this age-old tradition.

Between 1830 and 1870, Pays de Fontainebleau was the backdrop for an artistic revolution which changed the course of modern painting.