A day visiting Barbizon, Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte - by minivan
166 € (+VBM)

Duration: 9 hrs approx.

Visit of the village of Barbizon. Castle of Fontainebleau. Lunch. Vaux-le-Vicomte: Castle & Gardens.

> Guided visit of the charming village of Barbizon, a center of Impressionism
> Guided visit of the Château de Fontainebleau, prefered residence of the french emperors
> Lunch at Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle
> Guided visit of Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle, which inspired Louis XIV in the construction of Versailles
> Free time to visit the beautiful gardens "à la française" of Le Nôtre

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Details - A day visiting Barbizon, Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte - by minivan


From april 1st to october 31st / Departure: 8.30 am on Monday and Friday.

The day starts off with the visit of Barbizon, famous since the 19th century thanks to artists such as Millet, Rousseau and Stevenson. You will then cross the forest to the Castle of Fontainebleau, favourite residence of French kings and emperors during eight centuries.
An audio-guided tour inside the castle will be followed by some free time in the gardens.

Then off to Vaux-le-Vicomte, Nicolas Fouquet’s masterpiece which inspired considerably Louis XIV when he built the palace of Versailles.

After lunch on site (included), an audio-guided tour of the main rooms of the Castle. The day ends with time to stroll freely through the gardens and the carriage museum.
Entrance tickets included.