Day Trip to Fontainebleau : Horse Riding, Gastronomy and Castle

and bakeries, and take you to the Forest of Fontainebleau.

The driving time is approximately 1h15 and varies depending on your location and traffic.

ding guide and meeting your horses (All horses are very kind and are assigned depending on your riding level). After a test ride in the quarry, you will begin the ride through the various landscapes of the forest. The ride is 1h30. Spanning over 25,000 acres, the Forest of Fontainebleau proudly claims the title of the second largest forest in France. Within its boundaries lies an exceptional living natural heritage, characterized by a diverse tapestry of landscapes and forest ecosystems.

of the Castle and the beauty of its gardens. The Fontainebleau Castle boasts a remarkable history, with the castle serving as one of France's principal royal estates since the tenth century. Originally renowned for hunting and providing wood for heating, castle construction, and cathedral architecture, Fontainebleau and its Castle gradually became the cherished hunting estate for numerous French kings. From François 1er and Henry II to Henri IV, Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI, and even Napoléon I and Napoléon III in the 19th century, the French sovereigns chose Fontainebleau for its expansive forests, abundant wildlife, and, above all, its proximity to Paris.