Excursion d'une demi-journée au château de Fontainebleau et à Barbizon au départ de Paris
Description
Quittez le centre de Paris le temps de quelques heures et découvrez l'une des plus belles résidences royales de France ainsi que les paysages qui ont inspiré des générations de peintres. Voyagez dans un autocar confortable et climatisé en compagnie de votre chauffeur-guide, qui vous racontera des anecdotes et vous donnera des informations historiques tout au long du trajet. Au château de Fontainebleau, classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO et résidence de prédilection des rois de France, de François Ier à Napoléon III, profitez d'une visite audio-guidée qui vous permettra de découvrir à votre rythme les appartements somptueusement décorés, les grandes galeries et les magnifiques chapelles. Vous pourrez ensuite vous promener dans les jardins à la française et le parc boisé qui entourent le château. Sur le chemin du retour vers Paris, votre itinéraire vous fera passer par Barbizon, un charmant village d'artistes situé à l'orée de la forêt, où des peintres du XIXe siècle tels que Corot et Millet venaient capturer la lumière et la nature. Cette excursion d'une demi-journée offre un mélange parfait d'histoire royale, d'architecture, de paysages et d'art, le tout à deux pas du centre de Paris.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Retrouvez votre chauffeur-guide à un point de rendez-vous situé dans le centre de Paris, près du Louvre. Montez à bord de votre autocar climatisé et quittez la ville pour vous diriger vers la vaste forêt de Fontainebleau. Admirez la campagne et l'ancienne forêt de chasse royale tandis que votre guide vous raconte l'histoire de Fontainebleau et vous explique pourquoi tant de souverains Français ont choisi de s'y installer.
À votre arrivée, évitez la file d'attente à la billetterie et entrez dans le château pour profiter d'une visite audio-guidée à votre rythme. Découvrez plus de huit siècles d'histoire royale en explorant les façades Renaissance et classiques, la galerie François Ier, les appartements royaux, la salle du trône de Napoléon Ier et les salles richement décorées de Napoléon III. Profitez ensuite d'un moment de détente pour flâner dans les parterres à la française et le vaste parc, autrefois destiné aux parties de chasse royales et aux promenades de la cour.
Au retour, votre chauffeur-guide vous fera découvrir la rue principale de Barbizon, un petit village niché à l'orée de la forêt. Depuis le car, découvrez comment ce hameau paisible est devenu l'un des berceaux de l'impressionnisme, attirant des artistes en quête de lumière naturelle et de paysages ruraux.
Profitez d'un trajet de retour détendu et arrivez dans le centre de Paris en début d'après-midi ; vous aurez ensuite le reste de la journée libre pour faire ce qui vous plaît.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Accès pour les personnes à mobilité réduite
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Animaux d'assistance acceptés
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Sièges enfants avec besoins spéciaux disponibles
- Entièrement accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(8)
Liked rooms better than the Louvre. Peaceful and pastoral. Guide spoke English, French, and Spanish. Very proficient
Dear Laura, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful and pastoral atmosphere of the experience, and that you appreciated the multilingual skills and professionalism of your guide. It is always our goal to ensure that guests feel comfortable and well-informed throughout the visit, regardless of the language spoken. We understand that everyone has different preferences when it comes to cultural experiences, and we appreciate your honest comparison. While the Louvre is an iconic museum, we are glad that this visit offered you a more tranquil and enjoyable alternative. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on a future visit to Paris. You might enjoy our guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay, which combines both artistic richness and a more relaxed atmosphere, or our Champagne Sunset Cruise for a beautiful and calming experience on the Seine. If you wish to explore further afield, our excursion to the Loire Valley Castles is also a wonderful option. Thank you again for your review and for choosing France Tourisme. Alice de France Tourisme
I thought the guide could have given a bit more information as well , the description of your said we would drive through barbizon. That didn’t happen. There was no explanation. If I had caught. Train and made my own way to fountainbleu would have had same result.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the tour did not fully meet your expectations. We understand your disappointment regarding the limited commentary provided by the guide and the fact that the drive through Barbizon, as mentioned in the tour description, did not take place. Your comments are valuable to us, and we will share them with our operations team to review both the itinerary information and the level of guidance provided during the excursion. We strive to deliver an experience that offers added value beyond independent travel, and we regret that this was not your impression. Thank you again for bringing these points to our attention. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our services. Kind regards, Alice France Tourisme
It can be cancelled at the last moment. I was given a future alternative option however I was leaving the country the next day to fly home to Australia. Hoping for a refund.
Dear Jennifer, We are sorry to hear that your plans changed at the last moment and understand your disappointment, especially as you were unable to benefit from the alternative option offered before your departure. As indicated in our terms and conditions, last-minute cancellations are unfortunately non-refundable. This information is shared prior to booking to ensure full transparency. While we always do our best to offer solutions, such as rescheduling, refunds in such situations are not possible. We truly regret that we could not accommodate your request in this instance and understand how frustrating this must be given your travel constraints. We nevertheless hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future, perhaps on one of our Seine dinner cruises or a guided excursion to Normandy, where every detail is designed to provide a smooth and memorable experience. Kind regards, Alice de France Tourisme
I do not recommend this tour. I decided to take this tour because the tour information says it will stop (1 hour) at Barbizon. However, the driver/guide just drove through Barbizon with a short explanation about the village and did not let us go outside the van. He said there is no time to make the stop. I complained that the information said that we stop. But the guide said back to me that they never promised that they make a stop at the village. So, we ended up only going to the castle. At the castle we were given an information device. I don't think our guide did not do much job and his main job was to drive us there and come back. On the way back from the castle he stopped by at the gas station and filled in gas. If there was no time to make a stop at Barbizon, why didn't he fill in gas while we were at the castle sightseeing. He had about two-hour downtime. I felt that the tour guide did not respect our time and money. I took another half day tour with less money but got a lot more information and enjoyed it much more.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback. I am sincerely sorry that the promised stop in Barbizon did not take place. I understand how disappointing this is, especially when the visit is mentioned in the program. This should have been respected, and the timing choices made during the tour clearly affected your experience — for that, I truly apologize. This situation is exceptional, and we would be happy to look into it further if you contact us at info@francetourisme.fr Warm regards, Alice de France Tourisme
Fountainbleu is like a slightly smaller Versailles without any of the crowds. Full van but comfortable with a helpful multilingual guide to help everyone. Didn’t know what to expect with the small town of Barbizon but I loved it. Complete opposite of Fountainbleu but equally interesting
Dear Customer, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted that you enjoyed your visit to Fontainebleau and the charming village of Barbizon — two places that perfectly capture the elegance and artistic spirit of France. We’re also glad our guide made the experience comfortable and enjoyable for everyone. We hope to welcome you again soon, perhaps for a Loire Valley castles tour or a Seine dinner cruise, to discover more of France’s beauty. Warm regards, Alice de France Tourisme
Our tour driver Philippe was wonderful. We enjoyed his historic and artistic point of view. If you're looking to do a shorter tour to a Chateau this is ideal.
Hello Annette, Thank you very much for your review and your kind comments, which I will pass on to Felipe! We are delighted that you enjoyed your visit to Fontainebleau and Barbizon. If you are still in Paris or plan to return, I would recommend a dinner cruise on the Seine to see Paris from a different angle. You can also try our guided tour of the Louvre, this wonderful museum is the largest museum in the world and a must see in Paris! Thank you again for choosing us, Have a great day. Alice from France Tourisme
Great half day excursions to some beautiful areas. Our driver and guide was informative and passionate about French history and made the journey go super fast. It was just the right amount of time in Fountain bleu and we were back in Paris by the afternoon! Being in a small group meant we were able to move through the things that hold up a large group quickly.
