Day Trip from Paris: Fairytale Fontainebleau! đ°đ
Just 1h from Paris , Fontainebleau offers: ⨠A less-crowded Versailles alternative (Napoleonâs fave palace!) đł Magical forests with hiking trails đ¨ Artistic village Barbizon (inspiration for Milletâs *The Gleaners*) đ¸ Must-Sees : 1ď¸âŁ Château de Fontainebleau - Home to *every French monarch*âmore history than Versailles! - Donât miss: Golden Ballroom , Napoleonâs abdication room, Empress EugĂŠnieâs Chinese Salon - âŹ12 (âŹ10 for 18-25yo, free under 26 for EU) | Closed Tues 2ď¸âŁ Fontainebleau Forest - Perfect for beginners! Spot wild deer đŚ - Hike to Rocher de l'ĂlĂŠphant (25min, insta-worthy!) 3ď¸âŁ Barbizon - Charming artist village (10min drive from palace) - Gallery-hopping + cozy cafĂŠs â đ˝ď¸ Eats : - LâAxel (1* Michelin, âŹ80+ pp) - LâArpège : Affordable duck confit! - La Petite Ardoise : CrĂŞpe heaven đĽ đ Getting There : 1ď¸âŁ Easy : Gare de Lyon â TER train (40min, âŹ10.5) â Bus 1 to Château 2ď¸âŁ Budget : RER D to Melun â Bus A (âŹ5+âŹ2) 3ď¸âŁ Luxury : Private car with door-to-door service (great for families!) #FranceTravel #ParisDayTrips