Fontainebleau
France · �le-de-FranceFR
Subprefecture and commune in Île-de-France, France
Fontainebleau is a commune in the metropolitan area of Paris, France. It is located 55.5 kilometres (34.5 mi) south-southeast of the centre of Paris. Fontainebleau is a sub-prefecture of the Seine-et-Marne department, and it is the seat of the arrondissement of Fontainebleau. The commune has the largest land area in the Île-de-France region; it is the only one to cover a larger area than Paris itself. The commune is closest to Seine-et-Marne Prefecture Melun.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 15,583
- Coordinates
- 48.409, 2.702
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Elevation
- 104 m
Overview of Fontainebleau
Fontainebleau belongs to �le-de-France, France and has the feel of a small town. Around 15,583 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: nature, adventure and culture. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Fontainebleau
Nature in Fontainebleau
(4)The nature shortlist for Fontainebleau: Forest, Gardens, Walkways and Wildlife. Everything listed here comes from what Fontainebleau is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Fontainebleau
(3)For adventure, expect Abseiling, Climbing and Shooting Ranges. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Fontainebleau.
Culture in Fontainebleau
(2)For culture, expect Castles and Mines. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Fontainebleau's own activity tags.
Sports in Fontainebleau
(2)The sports shortlist for Fontainebleau: Golf and Tennis. Everything listed here comes from what Fontainebleau is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Fontainebleau
(2)Water Sports in Fontainebleau covers Wakeboard and Water Skiing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Fontainebleau.
Best time to visit Fontainebleau
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February.
Getting there & around
Small places like Fontainebleau are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching �le-de-France. Time zone: Europe/Paris.
Similar destinations
Places near Fontainebleau that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fontainebleau known for?
- Fontainebleau, in �le-de-France, France, is best known for nature, adventure and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 15,583 residents.
- What can you do in Fontainebleau?
- Recorded activities in Fontainebleau include Forest, Gardens, Walkways, Wildlife and Abseiling. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Fontainebleau?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February.
- Where is Fontainebleau located?
- Fontainebleau is located in �le-de-France, France. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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