Barbizon and Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte Chateaux Day Trip by Minivan

Barbizon and Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte Chateaux Day Trip by Minivan

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Duration: 9 hours (approx.)

Location: Paris, France

Product code: 2050PLUSVB

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Leave Paris for the day and take a small group day tour by minivan to visit the celebrated artists' village of Barbizon and two magnificent chateaux: Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte. You'll be picked up and dropped off at your centrally located Paris hotel by air-conditioned minivan, which holds a maximum of only eight passengers and ensures you'll receive individual attention from your expert tour guide.

Your first stop on the edge of Fontainebleau Forest is the village of Barbizon, whose forest landscapes inspired a group of 19th-century landscape artists known as the Barbizon school (1830-70). The group of artists influenced the Impressionists and included famous painters such as Corot, Millet, Daubigny and Rousseau.

Your tour continues into the Fontainebleau Forest to reach the Castle of Fontainebleau, a favored residence of French kings for eight centuries. The audio-guided tour inside the castle is followed by free time in the castle's gardens.

Then it's off to Vaux le Vicomte, Nicolas Fouquet's masterpiece which inspired Louis 14th to build the Palace of Versailles and launched the careers of landscape gardener Andre le Notre and decorator Charles le Brun. After lunch at Vaux le Vicomte you'll take an audio-guided tour of the chateau's main rooms. Your small group full-day trip from Paris by minivan ends with time to stroll through the castle's gardens and visit the carriage museum.

Highlights
  • Combined small group day trip to Barbizon and the chateaux of Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte
  • Audio-guided tours of Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte chateaux
  • Lunch at Vaux le Vicomte
  • Free time to visit the gardens of Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte
  • Inspiring visit to the village of Barbizon
  • Smaller number of tour members ensures a more personalized experience
  • Illuminating commentary from your expert guide
Schedule Details
Barbizon and Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte Chateaux Day Trip by Minivan

Barbizon, Fontianebleau and vaux Le Vicomte by minivan

Departs: Seasonal
April 01 to October 31
Monday and Friday Departure Point: centrally located Paris hotel (Zip codes 75001-75020) Departure Time: 8:30am

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Duration: 9 hours (approx.) Return details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 5:30pm
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Additional Information
Inclusions:
    • Entrance fees
    • Lunch with drinks
    • Hotel pickup and drop off
    • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
    • Professional guide
Exclusions:
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food and drink, unless specified
Additional Info:

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • All guests will seated at tables of 6 - 8 people, a table for two is not available
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Reviews from other travelers
Absolutely loved it

Driver was friendly and an excellent host, informative and had a great knowledge of history, art etc. ...  Read more ›

Robyn G, Australia, April 2009
Absolutely loved it

Great trip! The guide really knew his facts about both chateaux. They were truly beautiful. The luncheon ...  Read more ›

Michael R, United States of America, May 2009
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