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Barbizon, Fountainebleau and Vaux Le Vicomte by Minivan
Duration:
9 hours Starts from:
Paris,
France
price: from 154 EUR
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TOUR DESCRIPTION
A trip to France isn't complete without visiting a grand castle with a history that stretches back to famous Kings and Queens. You will visit the village of Barbizon famous for it's well known artists, the elegant renaissance Chateau of Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle and it's magnificent formal gardens.
This tour is seasonal and operates from April to October only.
Your day starts off with a 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, favorite 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.
ROUTE DETAILS
Start from: Paris,
France
Visited cities:
Barbizon
,
Fontainebleau
Finish point: Paris,
France
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Transportation type: other tours
Hotel pick-up included: yes
Access for disabled: no
Guidance type: guided tour
Tour languages: English
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