Fontainebleau & Barbizon Private Tour from Paris with Champagne

5 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

Fontainebleau & Barbizon Private Tour from Paris with Champagne, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Leave Paris behind for a few hours on a private half-day excursion and discover one of France’s most beautiful royal residences, along with the village that inspired generations of painters. Travel enjoying a relaxed and flexible experience tailored just for you.

To add a refined French touch, the tour includes one glass of Champagne per person.

At Fontainebleau Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and favorite residence of French kings from François I to Napoleon III, enjoy the lavishly decorated apartments, grand galleries, and magnificent chapels at your own pace. Afterwards, take time to stroll through the formal gardens and wooded park surrounding the château.

On the way back to Paris, your route takes you through Barbizon, a charming artists’ village on the edge of the forest where 19th-century painters such as Corot and Millet came to capture light and nature.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Audio guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: France Tourisme

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: One glass of Champagne per person, or one soft drink as an alternative
Included: Scenic drive through Barbizon village (passing by)
Included: Entrance ticket to Château de Fontainebleau
Included: Round Trip in an Air-Conditioned Van privatized for you and your group
Included: Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or private accommodation within Paris
Included: Trilingual guide (English/Spanish/French)
Included: Audio guide inside the castle

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Personal Expenses

Itinerary

Paris

Passing by

Enjoy views of the countryside and the historic royal hunting forest as your guide introduces the history of Fontainebleau and explains why so many French rulers chose to live there.
Fontainebleau

2 hours

Skip the ticket line and begin your self-paced audio-guided visit. Discover more than eight centuries of royal history as you explore the François I Gallery, royal apartments, Napoleon I’s throne room, and the richly decorated rooms of Napoleon III. Afterwards, enjoy free time in the French-style parterres and the vast park.
Barbizon

20 min

On the return journey, pass through Barbizon, a peaceful village at the forest’s edge. From the vehicle, learn how this small hamlet became one of the birthplaces of Impressionism.
Paris

Passing by

Relax on the drive back and arrive in central Paris in the early afternoon, with the rest of the day free — and a glass of Champagne enjoyed along the way.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hidden Hotel
Hotel Athena
Hotel Allety
Agate Hotel
Hotel Artus
Aparthotel Adagio Paris Centre Tour Eiffel
Hotel Astrid Royal
Hotel Avenir Jonquiere
Hotel Claret Bercy
The Chess Hotel
Hotel Augustin - Astotel
Chambiges Elysees Hotel

and 1,928 more pickup points

We pick up you up in all hotels and private residences within Paris city limits.

Your driver-guide will meet you directly at your hotel or accommodation reception (lobby). They will confirm the lead traveler’s name and booking before departure.