Visit the typically French royal town of Fontainebleau, located 60km south of Paris & well worth the 1 hour drive out of the city. Napoleon’s favourite chateau, he declared it to be “the true residence of kings, the house of the centuries”. Fontainebleau chateau truly merits this title, no other castle in France can claim to have accommodated 34 sovereigns. The royal palace of Fontainebleau is one of the most stunning castles in France, a manageable size & relatively uncrowded!
The Fontainebleau castle tour includes free time to enjoy the gardens, courtyards & water features. Admire the immaculate French style gardens designed by Andre Le Notre with an abundance of colourful flowers blossoming throughout the summer months.
Less than 10 minute drive from Fontainebleau will take you to the beautifully preserved painters’ village of Barbizon, Enjoy a leisurely walk along the rue Grande, visit the Auberge Ganne, the Museum of the Barbizon School of Painting, the film is a must see, it gives a great insight into the village’s history.
Duration 5 hours, daily except Tuesdays | |
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Monday | 13.00 |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | 13.00 |
Thursday | 13.00 |
Friday | 13.00 |
Saturday | 13.00 |
Sunday | 13.00 |