Things to do- places to visit

'Les Roches Marceau' is an ideal spot to get away from the stress of busy life to relax and unwind . It is a painter’s paradise and a haven of peace and tranquillity.

The forest offers a diversity of flora and fauna which is a joy to explore. Depending on the part of the Forest that you decide to visit (and the time of year), you may see carpets of bluebells, pink seas of heather, or bright yellow bursts of gorse flowers. Deers, wild boars, rabbits and over 200 species of birds are among some of the animals that you are likely to encounter. It covers an area of 28 000 hectares and has an extensive network of footpaths and bridle-ways which run throughout the Forest. You can explore these paths at your leisure and may walk on any footpath or track unless it says otherwise.

Fontainebleau is the Horse Capital of France there are international horse events which take place throughout the year, so for many, a trip to the Fontainebleau Forest would not be complete without going horseriding along some of the beautiful sandy allies and woodland tracks. There are many horseriding schools and stables in and around the Forest of Fontainebleau which offer riding to beginners and to experienced riders.

For the active the following are within easy reach:

Walking/Vtt : Chailly en Bière
Horse Riding: Chailly en Biere, Barbizon, Bois le Roi, Fontainebleau
Leisure Centre: Bois le Roi (8.6km)
Golf: Fontainebleau (11.8km) or Cely en Biere (10km)
Swimming Pool: Fontainebleau and Melun (11.3km)
Disneyland 52 km

Chailly-en-Bière has it own cafes, small restaurants and a Paddy O'Neill's Irish Pub.

Paris: You can Enjoy a day out in Paris as it is less than an hour away by car (52km) or 35 minutes by train from Melun arriving at the Gare de Lyon.

Here are some of the numerous historical places and picturesque villages and towns one can visit in the area :

	Barbizon - 4 km Cafes,Restaurants, Shops, Forest , Art Galeries , Museums, Walk,Climbing, Cycyling, Riding
	Fontainebleau - 12 km Château, Museums, Grand Parquet, Market , Shops, Boutiques, Cafes,Restaurants, Cinémas, Golf,Piscine etc
	Milly la Forêt -20 km Chapelle St Blaise X11°decorated by Jean Cocteau - the Poets tomb - Le Cyclop by Niki de Saint Phalle, Les Halles de Milly
	Château de Courances - 13 km The famous parc designed by Le Nôtre stretches down behind the château
	Moret sur Loing -20 km Home of english artist Alfred Sisley
	Blandy les Tours- 23 km
	Vaux le Vicomte, Maincy - 13 km
	Les jardins du Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte