5-Day Fontainebleau Itinerary with Bouldering, Museums, and Food

  • Day 1: Bouldering at Les Trois Pignons
    1 hour 15 minutes (47.9 km) from Paris Orly Airport

    Located in the heart of Fontainebleau, Les Trois Pignons is a popular bouldering destination for rock climbers of all levels. The sandstone rock formations offer diverse routes surrounded by a picturesque forest.

  • Day 2: Palace of Fontainebleau and Museum of Napoleon
    10 minutes (3.1 km) from Les Trois Pignons

    The Palace of Fontainebleau is a grand castle filled with impressive architecture, artwork, and historical significance to France. Napoleon's Museum, housed within the palace, displays artifacts and information on Napoleon Bonaparte's life and reign.

  • Day 3: Gourmet Food Tour
    15 minutes (12.2 km) from Palace of Fontainebleau

    Indulge in a guided food tour through the charming streets of Fontainebleau. Sample local cheeses, charcuterie, bread, pastry, and wine. The tour takes you to various unforgettable local eateries.

  • Day 4: Museum of Barbizon School
    20 minutes (15.5 km) from Gourmet Food Tour

    The Museum of Barbizon School holds a vast collection of artwork from the 19th-century Barbizon School that focussed on realism and capturing nature.

  • Day 5: Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte
    20 minutes (17.4 km) from Museum of Barbizon School

    The Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte is a lavish castle surrounded by stunning gardens. Explore the opulent rooms filled with artwork and furniture, take a stroll through the gardens, or relax with a cup of coffee in the scenic café.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • "Bouldering at Les Trois Pignons" (3 hours) - €30
  • "Palace of Fontainebleau and Museum of Napoleon" (5 hours) - €26
  • "Gourmet Food Tour" (3 hours) - €70
  • "Museum of Barbizon School" (2 hours) - €10
  • "Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte" (4 hours) - €18
  • Total Estimated Costs - €154

Transportation

Fontainebleau has various options for transportation, including public transportation and taxis. Taxis charge €1.56 per km, and public transportation offers single-ride tickets for €2. The travel time between attractions is usually less than 30 minutes if driving a car or taking a taxi.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider taking a day trip to the Palace of Versailles or exploring the Fontainebleau Forest. For those with less time, the Gourmet Food Tour can be skipped or shortened to 2 hours.

Airports

The nearest airport to Fontainebleau is Paris Orly Airport, with the airport code ORY. It is located about 47.9 km from Fontainebleau, and taxi rides cost around €70-€90, depending on the day and time of travel.

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