Paris Trip Overview
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.
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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Paris, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Paris, Ile-de-France, France
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.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Fontainebleau, Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France
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
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chateau de Fontainebleau, Pl. du General-de-Gaulle, 77300, Fontainebleau France
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.
Duration: 5 hours
