Fontainebleau private excursion
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Fontainebleau is a unique castle – very large, built and rebuilt in different times, it is a veritable patchwork of architectural styles and different eras that have profoundly marked the history of France. Walking through the castle is like walking to a set of time capsules, each of them representing a certain era, connected to a historically significant individual – most of French history condensed in one site. Also, the forest and the gardens are worthy of admiration in their own right.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private tour
- Round-trip private transfer
- Driver/guide
- Professional art historian guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's not
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Take detailed and extensive guided walk trough castles’ many different sections, from the Medieval period to the Second Empire (the second half of the nineteenth century). This 6-hour tour gives you an overview of the castles’ diverse and layered architecture, history, and the insight into its many works of art. If you wish to see a true gem of architecture, a layered puzzle of French (and indeed, European) history condensed into one beautiful domain, this is the right tour for you. See Fontainebleau, the renaissance castle built by François the 1st, which served as a residence to Napoleon Discover the rich history of the place, dating back to pre-medieval times, closely linked to the very important events that shaped France as it is today Visit the extensive domain and the beautiful gardens Explore the forest of Fontainebleau, protected as national park
The visitors will visit the chateau interior and gardens, learning about its unique role in French history; see the throne room of Napoleon; see the chambers where Napoleon held the pope hostage, and much more.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Paris in person
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Paris
- Its from-price is 159% above the median of the 524 day trips we list in Paris.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 318 of 524.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Paris
Paris pairs grand boulevards and riverside monuments with café terraces, art collections of global stature and neighbourhoods that feel like villages.
The Seine runs through the heart of the city, past the Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame and the Sainte-Chapelle, the long façade of the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay in its former railway station. Downriver, the Eiffel Tower rises over the Champ de Mars, and the Arc de Triomphe crowns the Champs-Élysées.
Top-ranked sights in Paris: Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, 4th Arrondissement.
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