Top Fontainebleau Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Take to the skies over Fontainebleau during a 1-hour hot air balloon ride. Enjoy the whole 3-hour experience, from inflating the balloon to the post-flight toast, as well as the views of the countryside from the balloon. Watch the forest drift by below you and keep an eye out for wildlife.

One of the largest royal châteaux in France is the Château de Fontainebleau, which housed French kings and queens for seven centuries. With a knowledgeable guide who will tell fascinating tales and history, you will see the opulent State Apartments and galleries on this 10-person small group tour. Explore the opulent apartments and admire the excellent design. View magnificent works created by Renaissance masters like Francesco Primaticcio and Rosso Fiorentino. We will visit Emperor Napoleon I and his wife Josephine's private lodgings after viewing the royal palaces. View the Pope's bedroom, the council chamber, and the throne room of Napoleon. Anecdotes concerning Napoleon's time at Fontainebleau will be related by our guide. We'll also stop at the Napoleon Museum, which houses one of the most significant collections of works of art related to Napoleon.

Discover Château de Fontainebleau with an entry ticket and guided tour. Hear about the castle's history from your private guide, visit the grand apartments of the monarchy, and marvel at the immense ballroom. Meet your guide outside the palace and head inside. As you stroll, learn about the rich history of this impressive palace and how it morphed from a royal hunting lodge to the family home of the kings. Marvel at Italian Renaissance works from Primaticcio and Il Rosso, the founders of the School of Fontainebleau. Continue to the monarchs’ luxurious apartments, furnished in different styles from the Renaissance to the 19th century. Next, head to the impressive Francis 1st Gallery, decorated with frescoes and stucco in the Renaissance style. Then pass the impeccably decorated ballroom. Finish with a visit to the apartments of Emperor Napoleon Ist, including the beautiful imperial bedroom.

Get outdoors and embrace nature with this bouldering adventure. Located in the Fontainebleau Forest, just 60 kilometers outside Paris, this is a unique experience perfect for beginners and experienced climbers. Boulder on small rock formations without a harness, relying on your own physical strength. Basic guidance is provided, including advice on progression techniques and safety maneuvers. Confident climbers can head deeper into the forest to discover new spots.