This is a very large forest much of which we drove around, there was just the beginning of spring buds and green was overtaking the brown foliage, there are many tracks to stop alone the roads and talk a walk where you might spot some wide life. Best to get a map from the visitors centre, or your hotel reception.

The forest, and especially the sandstone boulders are really beautiful, even in late winter, early spring. One thing I really don´t understand, however, is why there are no bins to dispose of rubbish anywhere in the area.

From a climbers point of view, Font is just amazing. The trees, sand, boulders and lizards create a very surreal landscape. It's a must visit for anyone one climber or non-climber

Get yourself a book of walks from the nearest toursit office. We did one of them and it was fascinating. Great for butterfly spotting and checking out the weird aqueduct that runs through the forest. Excellent signage too. Would like to do more so based this only on one visit

we recommend getting a guidebook with maps and pictures of the area. Example: Fontainebleau 'fun bloc' guidebook.

Many visits and I feel have not seem enough. The quick train trip from Paris is worth the effort and many and the forest offers so much. I have spent hours trail running, horse riding and walking the forest. It is very accessible but take to have a proper map, water and food. The town and train station doesn't have... More

The town of Fontainebleau is itself in the heart of the forest - greenery on all sides of the town. So you really don't need a map to know where the forest is. Just ask any of the local Bellefontaines and they will point in whichever direction. The forest is really green and flourishing this time of the year. It... More

I grew up in this part and absolutely love the forest. it is very accessible to anyone with a car and has so many opportunities from hiking, climbing, horse riding and simply a lazy sunday stroll. If you are in the region, try to go there

Beautiful forested area with most unusual rock formations that you can climb over and walk round. The forest has an Interesting history and all the trails are clearly marked with blue marks and numbers. The rock formations are all catalogued too with blue letters. There is a tower with a good viewpoint erected in honour of the XIX th century... More