The perfect weekend · Friday
Photo: Fontainebleau Tourisme
A last row on the Étang aux Carpes
The boats run until 31 October (10:30–18:00; closed Mondays and Tuesdays in October): row out to the island pavilion for the full view of the château.

| When | Friday, 16:00 |
|---|---|
| Where | Rowing boats on the Étang aux Carpes |
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Checked on fontainebleau-tourisme.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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