Looking for a mysterious getaway? Lovers of bucolic escapism, this ghost train stop will drop you off in a forest in the Ile-de-France region, less than 57 kilometers from Paris… An idyllic country ride is in store.
Did you know? This ghost train stop takes you right into the heart of a forest..
A train that drops you off not at a station, but directly in the forest: unheard of, isn’t it? It sounds incredible, but it’s real. While this is a well-kept secret for many, some may have already heard of this ghost train stop. Why ghost? Because it’s simply NOT shown on the SNCF network maps.
But how can you discover this verdant haven of peace along the rails? For this, dear hikers and nature lovers, you’ll need to take line R of the RATP network. And we won’t keep the mystery any longer. This secret service is called “Fontainebleau Forêt”, a stop served only at weekends and on public holidays. A total of 2 trains will take you directly to the heart of the forest, and only in the morning.
The destination counts, and so does the journey
To discover this little paradise within easy reach of the train, you’ll need to set off from Paris Gare de Lyon, Melun or Bois-le-Roi, in the direction of Montargis. And watch out! And (really) important: the stop is for downhill travel only. In other words, this ghost train stop invites you to go, but not return! (Almost reminiscent of 2be3’s Partir un jour)
Those are the technical elements of the escapade. But let’s talk about the beauty of this sweet, mysterious stroll. If the journey adds to the charm of the trip, the destination is clearly worth the detour. The forest of Fontainebleau has a thousand treasures to discover! Less than an hour from Paris, this vast green setting boasts an incredible diversity of landscapes.
What used to be known as the “Bière forest” boasts over 25,000 hectares of woodland! From charming shady paths to sandy seas, this forest in the Seine-et-Marne region is the ideal place to go green and take a deep breath of fresh air. Beauty lovers, hikers, climbers… with its atypical landscapes, this Ile-de-France forest has something for everyone. And getting there via the RATP’s ghost train stop adds a mystical je ne sais quoi.