The Fontainebleau forest opened to the public on Saturday, 22 August 2026.[1]
About eighty percent of the forest is accessible again after the wildfire that scorched roughly 2,000 hectares last month.[1]
A fifth of the forest remains closed due to safety risks.[1]
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Reopening of the Forest
On Saturday the forest opened its gates to the public, allowing visitors to enjoy roughly eighty percent of the site again. A fifth of the forest remains out of bounds due to high safety risks.[1]
The fire, which raged last month, damaged approximately two thousand hectares of the woodland, prompting authorities to restrict access to the most hazardous areas.[1]
Safety and Restrictions
Authorities have closed a fifth of the forest to ensure visitor safety. The closures are in place until a comprehensive risk assessment can be completed.[1]
Community Reaction
The forest has been a popular destination for both locals and tourists. The reopening has been welcomed by nature lovers who had been unable to visit during the fire’s impact.[1]
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