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Visit of the Château de Fontainebleau
The visit of the Château de Fontainebleau revolves around the Renaissance rooms, the apartments of the Court, the interior apartment of Napoleon I, the Chinese museum of the Empress Eugenie and the Napoleon I museum – dedicated to the Emperor and to his family. Allow 2,5 hours for a free and complete visit of the castle. During your visit, the Renaissance masterpieces commissioned by François I, the works of Henri IV, the interiors of Marie-Antoinette, the apartment of Napoleon I are to be discovered, among others … The historic gardens of the castle, including the creation dates back to François I and illustrates the evolution of the art of the garden in France, complete the visit. Don’t miss the 11 hectare Grand Parterre, the work of André Le Nôtre.
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Paris, France
Trip Category: Transfers & Ground Transport >> Private Drivers
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Visit of the Château de Fontainebleau
The visit of the Château de Fontainebleau revolves around the Renaissance rooms, the apartments of the Court, the interior apartment of Napoleon I, the Chinese museum of the Empress Eugenie and the Napoleon I museum – dedicated to the Emperor and to his family. Allow 2,5 hours for a free and complete visit of the castle. During your visit, the Renaissance masterpieces commissioned by François I, the works of Henri IV, the interiors of Marie-Antoinette, the apartment of Napoleon I are to be discovered, among others … The historic gardens of the castle, including the creation dates back to François I and illustrates the evolution of the art of the garden in France, complete the visit. Don’t miss the 11 hectare Grand Parterre, the work of André Le Nôtre.
Pick up from Paris, go and return 5 hours.
Tour time 150 minutes.
Residence of 34 kings and 2 Emperors, Fontainebleau is the only castle inhabited by all French sovereigns for almost 8 centuries.
With 1,500 rooms, it is one of the largest châteaux in France, and the most furnished in Europe. Witness to the official and intimate court life of sovereigns throughout the centuries, it embodies, better than elsewhere, the French art of living. Discover the Renaissance masterpieces commissioned by François I, the great works of Henri IV, the refined interiors of Marie-Antoinette, the state apartment of Napoleon I, the splendours of Napoleon III and Eugenie …
Located in a 130 hectare park, the castle deploys its architecture around four main courtyards and in the heart of three historic gardens including the Grand Parterre, the largest in Europe (11 hectares), the work of André Le Nôtre.
