France Ile-De-France Fontainebleau

This small town is dominated by its massive castle and amazing forest, and is a popular weekend destination for Parisians.

A restaurant or cafe is always an option when exploring this open town center.

This 25,000-ha forest has seemingly endless trails, as well as remarkable options for scramblers and climbers.

Not to be missed, this castle was the home of many important French kings over the centuries, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Leading to these amazing Renaissance rooms are numerous works of art and impressive architecture.

Named after its statue of Marcus Aurelius, this courtyard features an impressive horseshoe-shaped staircase.