France

Fontainebleau

Fontainebleau - photo 1

Photo by Isaac Arnault on Unsplash.

Fontainebleau is not a coastal diving destination. It sits inland in the Île-de-France region, known for its forest, château, and chalk landscape rather than marine diving. Nearby freshwater options exist in the broader region, and the city is primarily a cultural and training hub for divers visiting Paris or the surrounding area. For actual diving, divers typically travel to coastal sites on the Atlantic coast or to nearby inland quarry and river dive spots outside the city.

Essential information for traveling in France

About France

Sea
Mediterranean Sea - Western Basin, Celtic Sea, ...
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Languages
FR
Demonym
French
Phone prefix
+33

Practicalities

Currency
EUR
Plug type
Type C, Type E, Type F
Airports
CDG ORY MRS NCE TLS

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Fontainebleau

Nearby Dive Centers (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Fontainebleau

The best time to dive in Fontainebleau

The best months to dive in Fontainebleau are from April to August. Temperatures are confortable (13-21°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
4 °C
02 - Feb.
5 °C
03 - Mar.
8 °C
04 - Apr.
13 °C
05 - May
16 °C
06 - Jun.
21 °C
07 - Jul.
21 °C
08 - Aug.
21 °C
09 - Sept.
15 °C
10 - Oct.
12 °C
11 - Nov.
8 °C
12 - Dec.
6 °C

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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