Travel Guide to Fontainebleau Palace in France

1. Preparation before the trip • Ticket booking: You can book tickets in advance on the official website of the Palace of Fontainebleau or a third-party travel platform to avoid queuing on site. • Transportation: If you are departing from Paris, you can take a train to Fontainebleau from Paris Lyon Station, get off at Fontainebleau-Aven Station, and then take a bus directly to the palace; you can also choose to drive or charter a car, the journey takes about 1 hour. • Other items: Prepare comfortable shoes for walking around the palace and gardens, and bring some snacks and water. 2. Sightseeing tours • Palace architecture: Admire the François I Gallery, which combines Renaissance-style murals with traditional French sculptures. Visit the Napoleon I Museum, which displays artifacts and souvenirs from the Napoleonic era. Don't miss the Throne Room, which houses Napoleon's mini throne. • Courtyard Gardens: Visit the Cheval Blanc Gardens, the main entrance to the Palace of Fontainebleau, where Napoleon gave his abdication speech. Stroll through the Diana Gardens, which feature flower beds, sculptures and fountains. • Featured Pavilions: The China Pavilion houses a large collection of Old Summer Palace treasures, such as the Golden Pagoda and gilded chimes, but the opening hours are uncertain and you need to consult in advance. 3. Food recommendations • Palace Tea Room: The tea room in the Fontainebleau Palace scenic area offers a variety of refreshments and light meals, where you can take a break and enjoy a relaxing time. • Town Restaurants: There are many restaurants in the town of Fontainebleau where you can enjoy French steak, chicken stewed in red wine and other specialties at reasonable prices. 4. Sightseeing in the surrounding area • Barbizon Painters Village: Located on the edge of the Fontainebleau Forest, it is the birthplace of the Barbizon School of Painting. You can visit Millet's former residence and admire the paintings, wood carvings and gardening in the gallery museum. • Chateau Vicomte: It is a model of the Palace of Versailles. On summer weekends, 2,000 candles will be lit, making you feel like you are at a royal party. The movies "The Man in the Iron Mask" and "The Gold Diggers" were filmed here.