Destination Weddings in Fontainebleau

Come to Fontainebleau to celebrate a royal wedding!  Like many regions near Paris, Fontainebleau began as a royal refuge - its vast forest a prime hunting spot for the kings and their courts. Nearly every king from Louis XV to the Henri IV to the Emperor Napoleon has had a hand in the construction of Fontainebleau, accessible in about 30 minutes from the capital.  Indeed, the Chateau de Fontainebleau is often referred to as the “House of Centuries, the Real Home of the Kings” thanks to its popularity amongst the royals.  The Fontainebleau area is idyllic for celebrating a romantic wedding reception in beautiful countryside.

The beautiful forest has miles and miles of hiking trails and even rock climbing for amateurs while boats can be rented to cruise the branches of the Seine and Marne rivers found there. For horse lovers, Fontainebleau is a dream as it is one of the top equestrian towns in all of France. 

Because of its breadth, Fontainebleau can sometimes seem overwhelming but that’s why we’re here to help map out the perfect destination wedding in a town built by kings!

The region that is home to Fontainebleau is known as the Seine et Marne and is also the largest Brie producing region in France! Not far from Fontainebleau you can find Disneyland and the Vaux le Vicomte chateau, where the gardens are illuminated by over 2000 candles at night.

Myriad medieval villages and over a dozen churches and cathedrals line the Seine et Marne region. Beaches, horse-drawn carriages, golf courses and over 175 hotels and restaurants await you in Seine et Marne. Towns like La Chapelle, Fontainebleau, Meaux, Barbizon, Chateau Landon and Coulommiers are easily accessible in just under 30 minutes from Paris.