When you go, it gets a bit confusing with the whole metro system. Get to the Gare de Lyon. Get out of the metro system (meaning go through turnstiles) and go up about 3 or 4 floors until you get to the ground level. From there, you walk all the way around, ask the info desk if unsure, to a... more

Visited on 5th august and was surprised to find it virtually empty. A magnificent palace filled with many treasures and great paintings on the walls. However, compared to UK stately homes it seemed a bit run down, with slight damage/cracks to interiors. Indeed around the back of the palace there were broken windows and some of the buildings were in... more

A spontaneous side trip, we really enjoyed exploring the quiet City of Fontainebleau along with this incredible palace. A little off the beaten path, it proved to be a very interesting and relaxing day trip from Paris. This property is so rich with history, I have a feeling we could spend years studying this place, and still not even begin... more

I had been to Versailles. So this time I decided to hit Fontainebleau. I would definitely recommend it. It's a bit less crowded then Versailles but almost as nice, and that made it a better choice for our two little kids. While you could probably just visit the grounds, it was worth springing for the tour of the interior. My... more