Private tour of Chateau de Fontainebleau
Join us on a half-day excursion to Fontainebleau Castle, the true home of the Kings! The Château of Fontainebleau encompasses 800 years of French History! Learn about the first kings who came in the middle ages and hunted in the surrounding woods, marvel at the François the 1st gallery which was sumptuously decorated during the renaissance period by Italian artists such as Rosso Fiorintino and Primaticcio, see the extravagant interiors that Marie Antoinette commissioned and stroll through the courtyard where Napoleon 1st said his final goodbyes before being exiled on Elba. Your expert local guide will bring to life the favourite palace of eight centuries of kings, queens and emperors.
Your guide will meet you in central Paris at the Gare de Lyon station and accompany you to Fontainebleau by local train and a short bus ride. Once you reach the castle you will begin your journey through the eight centuries of French history. Discover the masterpieces of the Renaissance as you stroll along the François 1st gallery - this beautiful gallery was the precursor to the famous hall of mirrors in Versailles. Waltz through the ballroom decorated with astounding frescos and stuccos made by Italian artists from the first School of Fontainebleau. See the chapel where Louis the 13th and Anne of Austria were married and learn about courtly life and France’s unique ‘art de vivre.’ Napoleon called Fontainebleau the ‘True home of Kings’. Hhe mde Fontainebleau one of his imperial residences and after parts of the castle were stripped during the revolution he set about restoring it, thus like the kings that came before him, Napoleon also left his mark on this remarkable chateau.
With your friendly local guide, you will benefit from pre-booked entrance tickets which will guarantee you direct access to the castle of the kings.
After your tour, your guide will offer to escort you back to Paris. Alternatively, remain on your own in Fontainebleau and discover the palace’s 130 hectares of gardens or stroll through the picturesque town. Your guide can recommend the best places to dine or where to have a typical French ‘aperitif.’
Points forts
- Enjoy a guided visit of the spectacular Fontainebleau Palace, the only imperial chateau to have been continuously inhabited since the 12th century
- Stroll through the magnificent gardens with your guide
- Marvel at the galleries and ballroom covered with incredible frescoes and stuccos painted by artists from the Italian Renaissance
- See the only remaining throne room in France with its original furniture
- Benefit from escorted roundtrip transportation from central Paris by TER train and local bus
Inclusions
- Fully guided tour
- Roundtip escorted travel by local train and bus
- All reservations and entrance fees
- Fully accredited local guide
- Private tour
4.5 hours including transportation time
Itinéraire
- Paris