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Fontainebleau & Barbizon Private Tour from Paris with Champagne
Leave Paris behind for a few hours on a private half-day excursion and discover one of France’s most beautiful royal residences, along with the village that inspired generations of painters. Travel enjoying a relaxed and flexible experience tailored just for you. To add a refined French touch, the tour includes one glass of Champagne per person. At Fontainebleau Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and favorite residence of French kings from François I to Napoleon III, enjoy the lavishly decora
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Overview
- ✓Leave Paris behind for a few hours on a private half-day excursion and discover one of France’s most beautiful royal residences, along with the village that inspired generations of painters.
- ✓Travel enjoying a relaxed and flexible experience tailored just for you.
- ✓To add a refined French touch, the tour includes one glass of Champagne per person.
- ✓Afterwards, take time to stroll through the formal gardens and wooded park surrounding the château.
- ✓On the way back to Paris, your route takes you through Barbizon, a charming artists’ village on the edge of the forest where 19th-century painters such as Corot and Millet came to capture light and nature.
Leave Paris behind for a few hours on a private half-day excursion and discover one of France’s most beautiful royal residences, along with the village that inspired generations of painters. Travel enjoying a relaxed and flexible experience tailored just for you. To add a refined French touch, the tour includes one glass of Champagne per person. At Fontainebleau Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and favorite residence of French kings from François I to Napoleon III, enjoy the lavishly decorated apartments, grand galleries, and magnificent chapels at your own pace. Afterwards, take time to stroll through the formal gardens and wooded park surrounding the château. On the way back to Paris, your route takes you through Barbizon, a charming artists’ village on the edge of the forest where 19th-century painters such as Corot and Millet came to capture light and nature.
Leave Paris behind for a few hours on a private half-day excursion and discover one of France’s most beautiful royal residences, along with the village that inspired generations of painters. Travel enjoying a relaxed and flexible experience tailored just for you. To add a refined French touch, the tour includes one glass of Champagne per person. At Fontainebleau Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and favorite residence of French kings from François I to Napoleon III, enjoy the lavishly decorated apartments, grand galleries, and magnificent chapels at your own pace. Afterwards, take time to stroll through the formal gardens and wooded park surrounding the château. On the way back to Paris, your route takes you through Barbizon, a charming artists’ village on the edge of the forest where 19th-century painters such as Corot and Millet came to capture light and nature.
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What’s Included
- ✓One glass of Champagne per person, or one soft drink as an alternative
- ✓Scenic drive through Barbizon village (passing by)
- ✓Entrance ticket to Château de Fontainebleau
- ✓Round Trip in an Air-Conditioned Van privatized for you and your group
- ✓Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or private accommodation within Paris
- ✓Trilingual guide (English/Spanish/French)
- ✓Audio guide inside the castle
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Lunch
- ✗Personal Expenses
What to Bring
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Specialized infant seats are available
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •Bring a valid ID
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Hotel pickup included
1,941 pickup locations available — or request your own hotel
Pickup starts 30 min before departure
We pick up you up in all hotels and private residences within Paris city limits. Your driver-guide will meet you directly at your hotel or accommodation reception (lobby). They will confirm the lead traveler’s name and booking before departure.
Good to know
- Guide languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Book at least
- 10 hour(s) before
- Ages
- Adult 0–99
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
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Enjoy views of the countryside and the historic royal hunting forest as your guide introduces the history of Fontainebleau and explains why so many French rulers chose to live there.
2 h
Skip the ticket line and begin your self-paced audio-guided visit. Discover more than eight centuries of royal history as you explore the François I Gallery, royal apartments, Napoleon I’s throne room, and the richly decorated rooms of Napoleon III. Afterwards, enjoy free time in the French-style parterres and the vast park.
20 min
On the return journey, pass through Barbizon, a peaceful village at the forest’s edge. From the vehicle, learn how this small hamlet became one of the birthplaces of Impressionism.
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Relax on the drive back and arrive in central Paris in the early afternoon, with the rest of the day free — and a glass of Champagne enjoyed along the way.
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