Fontainebleau Castle & Barbizon Half-Day Trip from Paris
Overview
Leave central Paris behind for a few hours and discover one of France’s most beautiful royal residences and the landscapes that inspired generations of painters. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach with your driver-guide, who will share stories and historical background along the way.
At Fontainebleau Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and favourite residence of the French kings from François I to Napoléon III, enjoy an audio-guided visit that lets you explore the lavishly decorated apartments, grand galleries and magnificent chapels at your own pace. Afterwards, stroll through the formal gardens and wooded park that surround 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 like Corot and Millet came to capture light and nature. This half-day excursion is the perfect mix of royal history, architecture, landscape and art, all within easy reach of central Paris.
What's Included
- Scenic drive through Barbizon village (passing by)
- Entrance ticket to Château de Fontainebleau
- Air-conditioned Vehicle
- Round-trip transport from central Paris
- Audio guide inside the castle
- Professional trilingual guide (EN/ES/FR)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
6 Rue de l'Amiral de Coligny
75001 Paris, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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6 Rue de l'Amiral de Coligny (pass by)
Château de Fontainebleau
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Barbizon (pass by)
Paris (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-9511P67
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Scenic drive through Barbizon village (passing by).
- Entrance ticket to Château de Fontainebleau.
- Air-conditioned Vehicle.
- Round-trip transport from central Paris.
- Audio guide inside the castle.
- Professional trilingual guide (EN/ES/FR).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Fontainebleau Castle & Barbizon Half-Day Trip from Paris is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Fontainebleau Castle & Barbizon Half-Day Trip from Paris will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Scenic drive through Barbizon village (passing by)
- Entrance ticket to Château de Fontainebleau
- Air-conditioned Vehicle
- Round-trip transport from central Paris
- Audio guide inside the castle
- Professional trilingual guide (EN/ES/FR)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
