Fontainebleau, France

Photography Tour in Fontainebleau

The best photos of Fontainebleau aren't at the obvious landmarks. The real magic is in the side streets, the reflected light, the unexpected angles that only reveal themselves to those exploring on foot.

A royal palace surrounded by one of France's largest forests, where French monarchs lived for eight centuries.

Top Photography Tour Spots

•Grand Apartments — the royal apartments spanning eight centuries of French monarchs
•Gallery of Francis I — a Renaissance gallery with frescoes and stucco work that influenced French art for centuries
•Napoleon's apartments — the rooms where Napoleon signed his abdication in 1814

Hidden Photography Tour Gems

•Forest of Fontainebleau — 25,000 hectares of forest with sandstone boulder fields popular with climbers worldwide
•Barbizon — a village on the forest edge where pre-Impressionist painters like Millet and Rousseau worked

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best photo spots in Fontainebleau?+

roamee's photography tour of Fontainebleau takes you to the most photogenic spots — iconic viewpoints plus hidden locations with unique angles that most photographers miss.

What are the most instagrammable places in Fontainebleau?+

roamee curates a walking route through Fontainebleau's most photogenic locations with tips on the best time of day, angles, and compositions for each spot.

Best sunset spots in Fontainebleau?+

roamee's photography tour includes the best sunset viewpoints in Fontainebleau — with golden hour timing tips and walking directions to reach each spot.

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