Marie-Antoinette and the croissant: a story with many layers
Until the end of November, four artisans from the Fontainebleau region are showcasing a Marie-Antoinette-style croissant. It’s a chance to sample one and retrace the origins of one of the loveliest legends in the world of pastries. Four croissants for a queen: 2026 is Marie-Antoinette Year in Fontainebleau, and Fontainebleau Tourisme has come up with a delicious idea to […]
Free Voice
Having arrived in France without knowing a word of French, Giovanna Possamai now heads up FLC and is bringing Italy to Fontainebleau’s cultural season. A profile.
City Council meeting of 21 September 2026: the minutes as a podcast
The Fontainebleau Town Council meeting of 21 September 2026, summarised in an eight-minute podcast and an infographic: support for the forest following the fire, the return of the Bellichèques, and six other decisions.
The Inalis dice game: what if your whole table could have lunch for free?
What if Inalis treated your whole table to a full meal? One dice roll, two chameleons, and your weekday lunches take on a touch of the unexpected – until 20 December.
Seventy-four armchairs and a green donkey
The first portrait in a new series. Here, the subject is a place: the Ane Vert Theatre, tucked away at the back of a courtyard in Fontainebleau, as told by the people who run it.
City Council meeting of 29 June 2026: the minutes as a podcast
The city’s budget, Asian hornets, and five other decisions taken by the city council on 29 June 2026. A five-minute podcast, plus an infographic.
The Fontyblog podcast is here!
Fontyblog launches its podcast. Episode one: six decisions taken by the City Council on 18 May 2026, told in five minutes.
L’Orée des Sablons has been awarded the only accolade the government bestows on restaurants
L’Orée des Sablons has been awarded the ‘Maître Restaurateur’ title, the only one awarded by the State to restaurants. With Sylvain Bouscarat and Kévin Pernette at the helm, the restaurant has, in less than a year, secured both this rare title and a listing in the Michelin Guide.
Where can I leave my luggage in Fontainebleau? Luggage locker guide
← Home Have you arrived in Fontainebleau with your suitcases, but it’s still a long way off before you can check in at your accommodation? Would you like to explore the town without having to lug your luggage around? Or perhaps your check-out is at 11 am, your train or flight isn’t leaving until much later, and you’d like to visit Fontainebleau with your hands free […]
Le Printemps des Sports Equestres 2026 at the Grand Parquet: the complete guide
The world’s equestrian elite is heading to Fontainebleau. From 16 to 26 April 2026, the Grand Parquet will be throbbing to the rhythm of hooves. Dressage, show jumping, para-dressage: two weeks of international competitions, open to all and free of charge. There are events that cement Fontainebleau’s place on the global sporting calendar. The Printemps des Sports Équestres […]