Car Hire in Fontainebleau - Mini guide to Fontainebleau

Fontainebleau

Situated 35 miles (55kms) southeast from central Paris, Fontainebleau is a community in the metropolitan area of France’s capital. This picturesque town is a popular tourist destination, with 300,000 people coming here each year to see the famous palace and around 12 million people visiting the forest.

The town’s major highlight is the Royal Château of Fontainebleau, one of the country’s largest royal palaces. Arranged around a sequence of courts, this magnificent edifice reflects the creations of numerous French monarchs who reigned here between the Middle Ages and the 19th century. Presently, part of the château houses a school of art, music and architecture for students from the United States.

The second main tourist attraction is the Forest of Fontainebleau, which encloses the town and dozens of villages. Recognised as a national park, this forest is managed to conserve its wild trees and plants and its precious population of mammals, birds and butterflies. Previously a royal hunting park, it is also well-liked for bouldering and is especially popular among climbers. Both the château and the forest are UNESCO-protected.

Further points of interest in Fontainebleau are the National Museum of Prisons, which retraces the history of the carceral life from the 17th century until now, and the Museum of Military Art and History, which is housed in the 1890 Villa Lavaurs.

Travellers who wish to explore the wonderful surroundings of Fontainebleau are advised to arrange car hire online before starting their vacation, to make their stay as pleasurable possible. There are car rental facilities in Fontainebleau, but they don’t afford the great discounts that are available online.

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