Fontainebleau & Barbizon - F
Tour Code:
F
Tour Price:
$107 (USD)
Tour Duration:
5 hours
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$107 (USD) |
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5 hours |
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The Tour (Tour Code: F) The Fontainebleau palace, lavishly built and furnished in Renaissance period style was used as a hunting residence by the French Kings. Situated in the heart of one of France's most beautiful forests, Fontainebleau was the favorite residence of the French Kings and emperors from Fran?ois I to Napol?on III. Napol?on Bonaparte named Fontainebleau "La demeure des si?cles" (the residence of centuries) in reference to the large variety of architectural and decoration styles in the palace. This tour also includes a brief stop at the Barbizon village located just outside Fontainebleau and a popular meeting point for painters and writers in the XIX century. Ideal opportunity for exploring the Ile de France region in greater details in terms of countryside, forests, provincial villages (eg.Barbizon) and castles used as Royal hunting residences. Tour duration: 5 hours Tour price: $107 USD (per person) Itinerary We cross the southern districts of Paris as far as the Porte d'Orl?ans and cross the Ile de France to take the Autoroute du Soleil (motorway of the sun) as far as Fontainebleau. Our tour begins with a guided visit of the castle (Napoleon's apartments were recently restored and are included in our visit). Barbizon has been known as an artistic centre since the 19th century when J-F Millet and R-L Stevenson lived there. On leaving Fontainebleau we cross a small section of the famous Fontainebleau forest before making a short stop at Barbizon still occupied by artists workshops and antique shops of yesteryear. Languages English, French, Italian, Spanish Departure Times
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