Fontainebleau is a city 60 km southeast of Paris, best known for its magnificent Renaissance palace, the residence of many French rulers . Built in the style of Italian Mannerism, the palace most closely resembles a series of intricate crystal wine glasses of different heights and shapes: squat puzatenkie extensions - heavy glasses for whiskey, elegant wide wings - solid vessels for red wine, and graceful slender pinnacles between them - frivolous wine glasses for champagne . Yes, and the name of the city itself is the weight "fontaine bleau" means "beautiful fountain" .
The palace is surrounded by a wonderful park , and it, in turn, is a vast forest. In addition, Fontainebleau is one of the equestrian capitals of France: here is the racecourse and the largest international competitions in all disciplines of equestrian sport are held
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How to get to Fontainebleau
In order to personally appreciate the beauty of the palace and parks, it is necessary first of all To get to Paris, nearest to Fontainebleau of a large city. At Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, up to 10 joint flights of Aeroflot and Air France from Sheremetyevo land each day. How to get from the airport to the city center, see the Paris page
In Paris, go to Gare de Lyon and take the train to Montargis Sens. After about 40 minutes get ready to go to the station Fontainebleau Avon. Trains run from 0:34 to 22:46 from Paris to Fontainebleau and from 5:24 to 22:40 in the opposite direction. The fare is 8 EUR
Also in Fontainebleau you can come from Marseille by TGV high-speed train. Travel time is about 4 hours
From the station to the center of Fontainebleau you can get on the bus line AB, departing every 15 minutes. The rate is 1, 70 EUR. To get to the Fontainebleau Palace, you need to go to the Château Palace
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Orientation and movement in the city
The city of Fontainebleau is very compact and convenient for orientation. The main street - rue Grande, connecting the palace with the opposite end of the city, passes through the central place Napoléon Bonaparte. Most of the shops, restaurants and cafes are located here. From the center of Fontainebleau to the palace complex - no more than half an hour walk.
The Tourist Office of Fontainebleau (rue Royale, 4) offers bicycles for rent at a price of 5 EUR per hour, 15 EUR for half a day and 19 EUR for the whole day.
Kitchen and restaurants Fontainebleau
In Fontainebleau, there are a lot of restaurants, snack bars, cafes and bars, most of which are located on the rue Grande. The cuisine is offered very different - from classical French (for example, in a restaurant at the Napoleon Hotel, one of the best in the city) to the Mediterranean, Mexican and Japanese. To have a bite, go to institutions under the sign "brasserie", in restaurants it is customary to order more solid dishes. Be sure to try local pastries and sweets.
Shopping and shopping
Local agroproduction is an object of special pride of Bellifontents. Counters of the grocery market, arranged on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays at the Saint-Louis church, literally burst from the reference copies of vegetables, fruits, roots and greens. It also sells cheeses and dairy products, meat gastronomy, cakes, pies and rolls for every taste.
In addition to souvenirs with the image of the Fontainebleau Palace, from here you can bring the products of glass blowers, paintings, mosaics and stained-glass windows, cheese heads and chocolate.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions
The palace complex of Fontainebleau is without doubt the main attraction of the city. This includes the palace itself, courtyards and gardens and a palace park.
In the palace of Fontainebleau for visitors there is a huge number of rooms, and it is simply impossible to get around them all. Among the pearls are the Renaissance halls of the 16th century, the Large apartments of the Sovereigns of the 16th and 19th centuries, literally cracking at the seams of luxury, gold and glitter, Napoleon's Inner Apartments and Small Apartments (used by Napoleon, his wife and closest associates). Look also into the cozy boudoir of Marie Antoinette and the apartments of Pope (referring to Pius VII, who stayed here twice).
In addition, there are four museums in the palace: the Chinese Museum of the Empress, the Napoleon Museum, the Gallery of Painting (note the Royal Elephant fresco) and the Furniture Gallery with the magnificent chest of the master Beneman.
Going out of the palace, go for a walk around the courtyards and gardens, arranged for any mood: a strict and slightly gloomy Oval yard, Fontana's yard with a motionless water surface of the pond, drowning in verdure English garden, Diana's chamber garden and pacifying pine grotto.
Finally, for the indefatigable researchers of the sights, the Fontainebleau complex has a 130-hectare park with an artificial canal, numerous bridges and marble statues of goddesses and nymphs.
Nature lovers can enjoy walks in the forest of Fontainebleau. 300 km of pedestrian, horse and bicycle routes for any level of physical training are laid here. The variety of species of animals, birds and plants enchants even the most devoted admirer of urbanization. Extremals can practice rock climbing.
Equestrian sport is another highlight of the region. Races and races are regularly held at the de la Solle racetrack, and the prestigious international competitions in jumping and dressage are held in the arenas of Le Grand Parquet. For non-professionals, horse riding and horseback riding are offered.
In the city itself you can also visit the Museum of Military History and the only prison museum in Europe (note the letters from the dungeons of eminent prisoners: François Villon, Mirabeau and the Marquis de Sade).
Address: 77300 Fontainebleau.
Opening hours of the castle: October - March: 9:30 - 17:00 (entrance until 16:15), April - September: 9:30 - 18:00 (entrance until 17:15).
Entrance: 11 EUR, children under 18 years: free of charge. Cost of audio guide: 2 EUR.
Working hours of courtyards and gardens: November - February: 9:00 - 17:00, March - April and October: 9:00 - 18:00, May - September: 9:00 - 19:00.
The park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.