Paris
Day trip to Fontainebleau
Day Trips & Local Escapes • 8 hours
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Day trip to Fontainebleau
Visit Fontainebleau on a private day trip from Paris to discover one of France's most extraordinary castles and explore the picturesque town
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Take a train to Fontainebleau with your helpful host leading the way
- Explore Château de Fontainebleau, a fairytale castle surrounded by dense forest
- Stroll through the town, tasting its famous cheeses and perfect pastries along the way
- Walk through the Place de la République open-air market to sample regional delicacies
- Drink a glass of wine at one of the town’s upmarket bars before heading back to Paris
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
8 hours with a host
Return transport from Paris
Entry to the Fontainebleau Castle
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Your food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions other than Fontainebleau Castle
Transportation costs (additional to the ones included in the experience)
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Discover the fairytale town of Fontainbleau and its must-see sights, like the opulently decorated Château de Fontainebleau and the surrounding dense forest – but with your local host’s insider knowledge, you’ll also experience for yourself why Parisians adore a pilgrimage here. Peruse the town’s chic perfume shops, sample mouth-watering gingerbread macarons at Dardonville boulangerie, or head to Fromagerie Barthelemy for its signature Le Fontainebleau cheese - they’ve been making it for over a century. But don’t be fooled by the charming, village-like vibe – this small town boasts a surprisingly cosmopolitan nightlife scene, and your host knows the perfect stylish bar for a glass of vin rouge before heading back to Paris.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Cheryl,
Sep 2019
Very well informed and educated Guide who provided an excellent historical overview of Fontainebleau. Far less crowded than Versailles and just as opulent. Well worth the trip!
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Damon,
Sep 2019
We enjoyed Fontainebleau very much. Our guide Stephan was great. He made sure we saw everything we wanted and picked a great lunch spot; whole day was awesome. Thanks!
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Beth,
Mar 2019
We had an unbelievable day with Myriam visiting Fontainebleau. It was one of the highlights of our visit to Paris. She met us at our hotel and helped us navigate the bus/train out to Fontainbleau. She walked us through the beautiful grounds of the estate and helped us get headsets for touring the chateau. She was friendly and conversational the entire time. Her English was fantastic since she studied in the USA for 4 years. We found talking with her very easy. Upon return to Paris, she helped us find a cafe we were looking for. We would highly recommend her to any travelers looking for a local guide to show them around. As an added bonus, she gave us a list of her favorite places to eat in Paris. The entire day was wonderful--you won't regret it.
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Margaret,
Jul 2018
Such a beautiful place! And spending time with our Local Marie (who was excellent) made the experience all the better! Even though it was not in the city, she was able to tailor the experience to our needs and was friendly, kind and knowledgeable! Fantastic!
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Michael,
Mar 2025
Our guide met us at the Gare du Nord and took us all over the city. Hristo knows the city like the back of his hand and has amazing insights into its history. I would highly recommend City Unscripted for any opportunity to get to know the real Paris.
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Erica,
Mar 2025
I cannot say enough wonderful things about my amazing tour with Isabel yesterday. We talked several times in advance of the trip to incorporate my ideas and priorities and her recommendations to put together the perfect itinerary. We hit a few highlights of the city and some things I really wanted to see, like Notre Dame, while also spending a lot of time off the tourist path to find the hidden gems within the city. We strolled through most of the districts, exploring libraries and books, shops, and churches and bakeries and markets. We nibbled on crêpes and pretzels and sampled nougets and sugared fruits, and hot cocoa and did a little shopping. She showed me hidden courtyards and beautiful, quaint, alleyways with mosaic tiles and every imaginable architectural style within the city. We strolled and chatted like friends and just shared the most wonderful day together. It was perfection.
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