Fontainebleau private excursion

Take detailed and extensive guided walk trough castles’ many different sections, from the Medieval period to the Second Empire (the second half of the nineteenth century). This 6-hour tour gives you an overview of the castles’ diverse and layered architecture, history, and the insight into its many works of art. If you wish to see a true gem of architecture, a layered puzzle of French (and indeed, European) history condensed into one beautiful domain, this is the right tour for you.  See Fontainebleau, the renaissance castle built by François the 1st, which served as a residence to Napoleon Discover the rich history of the place, dating back to pre-medieval times, closely linked to the very important events that shaped France as it is today Visit the extensive domain and the beautiful gardens Explore the forest of Fontainebleau, protected as national park

The visitors will visit the chateau interior and gardens, learning about its unique role in French history; see the throne room of Napoleon; see the chambers where Napoleon held the pope hostage, and much more.