"Milly La Foret" Milly-la-Forêt by ExGuyParis

Milly-la-Forêt Travel Guide: 5 reviews and 5 photos

For over 500 years, a town marketplace - Milly-la-Forêt

To Market, To Market...

Milly La Foret! It sounds like the name of a stripper. Actually, it is a charming little town close to Fontainebleau, about 100 km southeast of Paris. Milly is noted for her amazing marketplace, built in 1479. Fans of surrealistic, fantastic art will want to visit "The Cyclops."

Milly is a short drive from Paris-- less than 45 muinutes when it is not rush hour.

Last visit to Milly-la-Forêt: Feb 2003
Intro Updated Feb 22, 2003
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Reviews (4)

The Cyclops Things to Do (3)

An amazing work of art-- The Cyclops-- was a joint venture among a number of artists. The work was started in 1969 by... more travel advice

Shop in a Charming Village - Milly-la-Forêt

Shop in a Charming Village Shopping (1)

Surrounding the market square, you will find all the "usual" shops to support village life (pharmacy, bakery, banks,... more travel advice

Milly Market: Massive & Majestic - Milly-la-Forêt

Milly Market: Massive & Majestic Things to Do (3)

48 massive oak pillars, resting on stone bases, support Milly La Foret's market structure. The building, although... more travel advice

Milly's Massive Market: Magnificent! - Milly-la-Forêt

Milly's Market Things to Do (3)

The most striking feature of Milly La Foret is its huge marketplace, built In 1479. Thanks to a special grant from King... more travel advice

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Nemorino Aug 9, 2005 at 4:02 AM

VT's first and only Milly-la-Forêt page! Looks like a nice town…
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Maillekeukeul Apr 22, 2005 at 1:27 AM

Mimi, la foret...
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billus Nov 26, 2003 at 4:36 PM

After 1500 fun fairs and 25,000 markets it's a minor miracle the wooden Milly La Foret still exists. Vive Royal Largesse
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richiecdisc Aug 6, 2003 at 10:50 AM

The massive oak pillars had me thinking about being under the boardwalk again...or maybe it was the allusion to the stripper. ;)
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jide08 Mar 21, 2003 at 8:42 AM

Another good page with nice photos. Nice village even though there is no stripper there ;)
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barryg23 Mar 18, 2003 at 5:12 AM

I love these small French towns. Especially with names that sound like a stripper:)
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dabuwan Mar 14, 2003 at 4:08 AM

Wonderful! I didn't know this place. An ideal daytrip from Paris. Thank you.
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Jeannette1 Mar 9, 2003 at 3:27 PM

Very nice page. I used to live not too far from Milly. Did you see the Chapelle St. Blaise which was decorated by Jean Cocteau? It's a MUST :)
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Ken_Weaver Feb 25, 2003 at 9:17 AM

The physical structure of the market looks impressive with the hugh oak supports.. neat to hear about these little known places. Thanks!