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.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tour
Round-trip private transfer
Driver/guide
Professional art historian guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tour
Round-trip private transfer
Driver/guide
Professional art historian guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Itinerary
1
Fontainebleau
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
1 hour
2
Chateau de Fontainebleau
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.
