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Fontainebleau is the ideal destination for thrill-seeking bouldering enthusiasts. The area has twenty thousand climbing routes accessible; perfect for everyone from climbing novices to seasoned pros. Named the best bouldering destination in the world, you will find unusual sandstone formations and acres of soft, sandy beds.
Fontainebleau is the birthplace of bouldering, and the world’s best destination for the sport. Adrenaline junkies have journeyed to the area's rocky gorges since the 1870’s. The natural, 280 square km climbing region – three-times the size of Manhattan – is just an hour’s drive south of Paris. This scenic, dense swath of woodland has captured the French imagination for over eight centuries, and was the former hunting grounds of French royalty. Notable figures including Napoleon, writer and philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau and a flock of French Impressionists frequented Fontainebleau for a place of quiet reflection, and its stunning natural beauty. Today, climbers are spoilt for choice in Fontainebleau. While traditional rock-climbing focuses on an individual's endurance, bouldering is a more social sport; emphasising raw strength and powerful movements. The forest offers a scattering of sandstone boulders on which to flex your skills and a series of colour-coded circuits that guide both novice and advanced climbers. After a day’s climbing, you’ll dine in Fontainebleau-style grandeur at two-Michelin-starred L’Axel. This opulent French restaurant, nestled among charming townhouses, is presided over by Japanese chef, Kunihisa Goto. Goto’s gastronomic dishes are beautifully subtle and created with traditional French finesse, featuring regional ingredients including truffle, mature cheeses and tender poultry.
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