Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensThe Hermitage, Franchard Fontainebleau
Fontainebleau
Monks sought solitude in these 12th-century hermitage ruins before bandits took over and Louis XIV ordered its destruction. Now a peaceful forest trailhead with scenic gorges and centuries of stories carved into the landscape.
12th century ruins
Forest meditation site
Literary inspiration spot
Easy family hike
Tips
👑"haven of debauchery and a retreat for thieves" (Louis XIV)
🥾follow the Denecourt trail alphabet for best viewpoints
💧the well dates to 1813, built for the forest house
The Hermitage, Franchard Fontainebleau
Fontainebleau
Parks & GardensParks & GardensMonks sought solitude in these 12th-century hermitage ruins before bandits took over and Louis XIV ordered its destruction. Now a peaceful forest trailhead with scenic gorges and centuries of stories carved into the landscape.
12th century ruins
Forest meditation site
Literary inspiration spot
Easy family hike
Tips
👑"haven of debauchery and a retreat for thieves" (Louis XIV)
🥾follow the Denecourt trail alphabet for best viewpoints
💧the well dates to 1813, built for the forest house