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Loop to the Denecourt Tower from Fontainebleau-Avon station
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View of the Denecourt TowerPhoto: Alexandre Dolique, CC BY-ND, Flickr
The outward journey is simply along the road to the Tour Denecourt, following the yellow markings.
Once you have reached the Tour Denecourt, don't hesitate to climb to the top (you will be 136m above sea level) and enjoy a 360° view over the forest. Magnificent ! The édifice was built by Claude-François Denecourt (who landscaped the forêt of Fontainebleau) in 1851, and then restored à several times.
The return journey follows a blue trail.
While no river crosses the Fontainebleau forest, you will pass respectively:
- The Fountain of Fontainebleau
- La Fontaine du Touring Club de France, created in 1901;
- La Fontaine Désirée, covered in 1837 then improved by Denecourt in 1852;
- La Fontaine Dorly, also created in 1852 by Denecourt;
- La Fontaine Isabelle, created by Denecourt in 1866 and restored by Colinet in 1893.
The details of these 4 fountains are however very variable.
Finally, take a break at the Roche Eponge, a curiosity in the Fontainebleau forest, which owes its name to an aspect resulting from the erosion.
Author’s recommendation
This route and the Fontainebleau forest are very popular places for walking. They can therefore be relatively frequented.
Please note that this is a very good place for walking. <Please respect other walkers and the environment.
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Safety information
<Forest roads must remain accessible for firefighters and rescue services, so do not park in front of the barriers intended this purpose.<Be very vigilant about possible fire hazards.In case of emergency, call 112.
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Public transport
The route starts from Fontainebleau - Avon station, which is served by the Transilien R and some TER trains from Hall 1 of the Gare de Lyon.Parking
The station car park is not free. You can park for free without too much difficulty in the vicinity.Coordinates
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IGN map 2417OTR - FORÊT DE FONTAINEBLEAU
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