| Fontainebleau, the home of INSEAD's Europe campus, is spread across eight hectares. Nestled in the vast forest of Fontainebleau, the modern architecture of the campus blends harmoniously with the green and leafy surroundings. Facilities are of the highest standard and include 28 lecture theatres, two restaurants, a bar, a bookshop, extensive library resources and a fully equipped gym.
Living in Fontainebleau
Most MBA participants live in Fontainebleau itself or in the many surrounding villages within easy commuting distance of the campus, which is about 10 minutes walk from the centre of Fontainebleau.
While INSEAD does not provide on-campus accommodation, there is a wide variety of reasonably priced housing in the area, including studios, flats and houses. A popular and surprisingly affordable option is to rent a large country house or chateau and share it with fellow classmates. Two housing agencies provide details of available local property, with lists of accomodation rented directly by landlords to INSEAD: Bonapart and Office de l'Immobilier (websites in English). There is also an online rental service which provides housing information: www.city-junction.com.
In addition, there are numerous locally based agencies that have suitable properties to rent to MBA students, their partners and families.
Discover life in Fontainebleau
The town itself is a lively centre for shopping, culture, eating and drinking. On Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays the "place du marché" is host to a large open air market, with an abundance of local fresh produce and regional specialities.
At the heart of the town is the world-famous Chateau de Fontainebleau which was built by the kings of France and then later used as a residence by Napoleon. The Chateau is now open to the public for tours of both the sumptuous interior and the elegant surrounding gardens.
The magnificent forest of Fontainebleau is a beautiful setting with extensive trails for walks, running, biking and rock climbing. It is home to a large population of wild boar and deer, which can often be seen especially when driving through the forest after dark.
Discover Paris and travel
Paris is 65 km north of Fontaineableau and can be reached by road in less than an hour. Fontainebleau is about 100 kms south of Paris-CDG airport and the connection is well served by public transport. By car, you can reach the Loire Valley in an hour, the rolling hills of Burgundy in two hours and the ski slopes of the Alps in four hours.
France also offers the world's most developed high-speed train network. From Paris, London is a three hour ride and the Mediterranean coast is a three and a half hour ride.
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