📍 France

SEINE-ET-MARNE: FOREST PALACES AND MEDIEVAL RAMPARTS

Forest light filters through palace windows. Medieval ramparts pierce the sky. Baroque mirrors reflect the gardens. The kingdom of France breathes here, fully customizable.

≈ 11
Days
324
Km
10
Stops
📖 6 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Visit Fontainebleau castle and its forest, Provins medieval ramparts, Vaux-le-Vicomte castle, Barbizon painters' village. Seine-et-Marne, forests and royal châteaux.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Fontainebleau

palace woodland forest majesty

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Day 1
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Discover

1
Château de Fontainebleau (UNESCO).
2
Napoleon Museum.
3
Medieval village (Most Beautiful Detours).
🎯

Activities

→
Fontainebleau Forest (climbing).
→
Hiking).
→
Historic town.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 11 km
Travel time: 13min
2
Day

Nemours

castle river confluence stone

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Day 2
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Discover

1
Village of painters.
2
Ganne Inn.
3
Barbizon School Museum.
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Activities

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Loing.
→
Sisley House (Impressionism).
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Barley sugar.
3
Day

Moret Sur Loing

village bridge medieval charm

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Day 3
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Discover

1
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte (Le Nôtre).
2
Le Vau).
3
Caesar Tower.
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Activities

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Artists' studios.
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Galleries.
→
Candlelit evenings (summer).
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Next stop
Distance: 19 km
Travel time: 23min
4
Day

Barbizon

artist colony forest light

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Day 4
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Discover

1
Underground passages.
2
Capucins Park.
3
Templar Commandery.
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Activities

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Carriage Museum.
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Medieval shows.
→
Tithe Barn.
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Next stop
Distance: 20 km
Travel time: 24min
5
Day

Vaux Le Vicomte

baroque mirror garden perfection

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Day 5
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Discover

1
Saint-Denys Church.
2
Museum of the Great War.
3
Episcopal city.
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Activities

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Coulommiers Cheese.
→
Grand Morin.
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Next stop
Distance: 56 km
Travel time: 1h07
6
Day

Provins

rampart bastide medieval crown

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Day 6
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Discover

1
Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios Parks.
2
Château de Champs-sur-Marne (18th century).
3
Ramparts.
4
Underground passages.
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Activities

→
Brie de Meaux.
→
Marne.
→
Bossuet Gardens.
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Next stop
Distance: 70 km
Travel time: 1h24
7
Day

Coulommiers

cheese market village tradition

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3 photos
Day 7
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Discover

1
Capucins Park.
2
Templar Commandery.
3
Saint-Denys Church.
🎯

Activities

→
Disney Village.
→
Shows.
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Next stop
Distance: 69 km
Travel time: 1h22
8
Day

Meaux

cathedral stone teaching bell

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Day 8
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Discover

1
Saint-Étienne Cathedral.
2
Museum of the Great War.
3
Episcopal city.
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Activities

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Attractions.
→
Classical architecture.
→
Bossuet Gardens.
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Next stop
Distance: 16 km
Travel time: 19min
9
Day

Disneyland Paris

fantasy castle dream kingdom

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Day 9
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Discover

1
Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios Parks.
🎯

Activities

→
Disney Village.
→
Shows.
→
Attractions.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 17 km
Travel time: 21min
10
Day

Champs Sur Marne

castle classical garden reflection

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Day 10
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Discover

1
Château de Champs-sur-Marne (18th century).
2
Gardens.
3
Park.
🎯

Activities

→
Classical architecture.
→
Marne.
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Next stop
Distance: 46 km
Travel time: 56min

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 9 and 13 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

What to discover in France?

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