The palace where French kings and Napoleon lived, its gardens and carp pond, and the town of Fontainebleau, about an hour from Paris.
Fontainebleau was lived in by French sovereigns for some seven centuries, from the medieval kings to Napoleon III, and much of its furniture survived the Revolution. Francis I, Henry IV, Louis XIV and Napoleon all left their mark; it is where Napoleon said farewell to his Guard in 1814.
Only an hour from Paris, it is a less crowded alternative to Versailles and the perfect half day if your time is short. It is also our home town.
A typical day. As the tour is private, every stop can be changed.
The palace is closed on Tuesdays and some public holidays, so we plan the tour on another day.
Comfortable shoes; the palace can be cool inside.
About 1 hour each way on the A6 motorway.
20% off for tours from 1 November 2026 to 28 February 2027: €560 instead of €700 per group of 1–7.
It is smaller, much less crowded and older, with Renaissance interiors that Versailles does not have. Versailles is grander. If you have only half a day and dislike crowds, Fontainebleau is the easier choice.
Yes. The gardens, the carp pond and the forest are popular with families.
The booking fee is non-refundable. For one-day tours cancelled more than one month ahead, it can be used for a future tour; for multi-day tours, more than three months ahead. If we cancel for safety reasons, such as severe weather, we refund it in full. Read the full terms.
Yes. It is for your group only, from 1 to 7 guests, with pickup at your Paris hotel, and the itinerary can be changed on the day.
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Winter offer: tours between 1 November 2026 and 28 February 2027 are 20% off. Deborah applies the winter price when she confirms your booking, no code needed. Winter prices
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