Surrounded by a quaint town and vast national forest, Fontainebleau is one of France’s greatest château. Built in the Medieval Period, the castle quickly became a favorite residence and hunting lodge to the French elite.
Discover the great halls of Francois I, France’s first Renaissance king who invited Italian craftsmen and artists to create an elaborate array of rooms covered in stucco and paintings representing the King’s successes.
Henri II, Catherine de Medici, and Henri IV followed in Francois’ footsteps. They added indoor tennis courts, fountains, chapels and galleries dedicated to one of the greatest pastimes of the Kings, hunting.
After the French Revolution, Napoleon I used the château for various reasons, including the installment of a military school and the imprisonment of Pope Pius VII.
Next, we will take you to a Michelin starred lunch with wine pairings at Axel. Afterwards, you can either discover the town and the forest, play a round of golf at one of the oldest and most exclusive courses in France, or see another infamous château nearby, Vaux-le-Vicomte.
Château de Fontainebleau
Château to 34 French Kings and 2 Emperors, this castle demonstrates the long history of France behind it’s walls.
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Surrounded by a quaint town and vast national forest, Fontainebleau is one of France’s greatest château. Built in the Medieval Period, the castle quickly became a favorite residence and hunting lodge to the French elite.
Discover the great halls of Francois I, France’s first Renaissance king who invited Italian craftsmen and artists to create an elaborate array of rooms covered in stucco and paintings representing the King’s successes.
Henri II, Catherine de Medici, and Henri IV followed in Francois’ footsteps. They added indoor tennis courts, fountains, chapels and galleries dedicated to one of the greatest pastimes of the Kings, hunting.
After the French Revolution, Napoleon I used the château for various reasons, including the installment of a military school and the imprisonment of Pope Pius VII.
Next, we will take you to a Michelin starred lunch with wine pairings at Axel. Afterwards, you can either discover the town and the forest, play a round of golf at one of the oldest and most exclusive courses in France, or see another infamous château nearby, Vaux-le-Vicomte.
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Lunch
This itinerary includes lunch with wine pairings at Michelin starred restaurant, Axel.
guide
A private guide is included in the itinerary who will provide you with plenty of anecdotes and fun facts to bring back home.
CHAUFFEUR
This experience includes private transportation with a licensed chauffeur. In general, we use Mercedes S-Class or V-Class vehicles.
DURATION
This is an experience that will last approximately 8-9 hours, including all activities and transfers.
NUMBER OF PEOPLE
We recommend 2-6 guests for this tour, but can accommodate larger groups upon request.
