Fontainebleau Chateau visit

General information

Destination	Category
Paris, France	Attractions/Entertainment

Program details

Recapturing the elegance and refinery of centuries ago, this Castle of Fontainebleau excursion will gain your interest and engage your imagination as you behold the vestiges of grandeur at this royal residence.

Let the professional guide revive the atmosphere of the different epochs from Saint Louis to Napoléon III, not forgetting François 1st and Napoléon 1st, as you discover the recently restored apartments of Napoléon 1st as well as appreciating the exceptional Medieval, Renaissance and Classic architectural styles.

See a bit more of Paris as you cross the southern districts to take the Autoroute du Soleil, or the motorway of the sun, to Fontainebleau Castle. It stands resplendent in all its Renaissance style, fit for frequent visits from the French Kings on hunting trips. You will feel like a king or queen amongst its lavish furnishings and grand architecture.

Holding an important place in the history of France, Fontainebleau is the only royal and imperial castle that has been continually inhabited for seven centuries. With eons of inhabitants, many have left an indelible mark on Fontainebleau and the expert guide will help you connect with the heritage and story of the castle and its high calibre guests.

Relax with some free time to roam the extensive gardens and imagine yourself as one of the privileged guests of the castle. Fontainebleau Castle and gardens hold such diverse history and character that they have been listed on Unesco's World Heritage List since 1981.


Meeting/ Pick-up point: 2 rue des Pyramides Paris 1st.
Duration: 5 hours.br> Start or opening time: Departure time at 1.30pm hours.
End or closing time: At 6.30pm approximately.
Languages: From Apr to Oct: English: at every departure. French: Monday. Spanish: Friday. Italian: Friday. From Nov to Mar: French, English and Spanish: at every departure. Possibility to visit the castle with audio guide available in: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese. To be requested during the reservation.
The operation days and the languages offered on the tours change from 2014.