Why choose this Paris tour ?
The Palace of Fontainebleau has more than 8 centuries of history. You will visit with an audio guide the States Apartments lavishly furnished which is one of the most artistic centres of art of the 16th century in Europe. En route your guide will relate the Palace history from François 1er to Napoléon. Guided visit of the majestic gardens.
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What makes Private Fontainebleau with Minivan a unique experience ?
The first foundations of the Palace dated from the 12th century. King Philippe Auguste and Saint Louis were fond of Fontainebleau. It was during the Renaissance with King François 1 that the palace underwent its most spectacular transformations. The Sun King used to spend every autumn in the place during hunting season. The Queen Marie Antoinette and especially Napoleon has refurnished the Palace.
Fontainebleau palace spreads across four main court yards. The diversity of the buildings is testimony of the successive constructions undertaken from the 16th until the 19th century. You will start this visit in crossing the gate of honour to access to the white horse courtyard with its famous horseshoe stair case built in 1634 which drive you to the State & Private Apartments and Galleries of which the most famous : Francois I gallery. All the rooms are lavishly furnished with furniture of the Renaissance and Napoleon period and recently renovated. The Throne room is unique in France.
Francois I was responsible for creating the gardens where water has always played an important role. The English garden and the lay out of the French garden: le Grand Parterre have been designed by Leveau and Le Notre.
Your guide will either guide you inside the Palace or provide an audio-guide in your language to follow this visit of one of the most spectacular and splendid palace of France.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private Fontainebleau with Minivan
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Private Fontainebleau with Minivan Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Mini-van 7 pax with air-conditioned
- Licensed guide
- Audioguide
- Entrance
- Pickup & return at the hotel
- Tous frais et taxes
Not Included
- Tips
- Food & drinks
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Euroscope Paris.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Paris.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 7 Travelers is accepted for booking.
