Golf & Sightseeing VIP Tour in Royal City of Fontainebleau from Paris France

Golf & Sightseeing VIP Tour in Royal City of Fontainebleau from Paris France -- Discover Fontainebleau, the capital of the history of France, located less than 50 miles from Paris, a city that can boast having welcomed 34 sovereigns, from Louis VI "Le Gros" to Napoleon III. This is one of the most prestigious Golf courses in Europe, all located in the heart of the forest.

***Tour must be reserved at least 20 days in advance.

Program Highlights

~ English speaking tour manager and luxury Car
~ Green fees for the exceptional Golf located in the forest of Fontainebleau
~ Visits of the chateau of Fontainebleau or the Castle of Vaux le Vicomte
~ Visit of the Auberge de Ganne in Barbizon
~ Gourmet Lunch in a restaurant in Barbizon

Fontainebleau: a name that is famous in the entire world, a magical name that evokes for some a forest, for others a château, a name which still shines from its royal history.
The Château of Fontainebleau, 8 centuries of the History of France. A Château inhabited by all sovereigns since the Middle Ages: Kings, Queens, Emperors and Empresses cherished this place, and all left traces of their passage. Today, Fontainebleau offers visitors its architectural treasures, its décors, its paintings and the thousands of fascinating and precious objects that it has preserved.

The Chateau of Vaux le Vicomte, represents the crystallization of the French baroque château and was the model for the Palace of Versailles. The château and gardens are laid out today as they were for Fouquet's celebrated fête on 17th August 1661. On this immortal and fateful night in which Fouquet's glory shone the brightest ever, and his darkest despair began. Louis XIV resolved on this night, with the assistance of those same artists whom Fouquet had selected for Vaux, to create residences of still greater splendor. Foremost of all this was to be Versailles, yet he didn't succeed in ever surpassing the splendor, magnificence and sublime beauty of Vaux-le-Vicomte.

Barbizon: it was among these landscapes too that, last century, the great Parisian bourgeoisie came for country stays by the forest on the shores of the Seine and the Loing, whilst young painters settled into the neighboring villages. They had left the capital and the studios of the official school to come and paint in the midst of nature, with their easels among trees and rocks, facing the plain of Brière's landscapes. And in the evening, they would return to Barbizon at father Ganne's, to Bourron Marlotte or Morêt-sur-Loing. The pictorial adventure of Barbizon and of the first impressionists such as Corot and Sisley were to open the road to a long line of artists, musicians and writers throughout the century, from Alfred de Musset to Cocteau, from Picasso to Cézanne or from Rosa Bonheur to Lalanne.

Restaurant: L'angelus: From the luxurious frame to the service, everything is thought out so that your lunch is the most comfortable possible. This auberge is located in the main street of the Barbizon village.

Auberge de GANNE: The famous Auberge de Ganne, the inn of Barbizon Artists, has welcome famous painters such as Millet and Corot. Created by the Ganne family, this inn was the place were the majority of artists, working in the Fontainebleau forest from 1830 to 1870, used to go. The inn has been refurbished in its authentic décor with its walls and furniture painted by the artists and its collection of the Barbizon school works, which gives an idea of the landscapers favorite patterns. After the Auberge de Ganne's visit, a walk in the village is in order to discover the art galleries and antique dealers.

Golf of Fontainebleau: ranked amid the top 10 courses in Continental Europe, in the heart of the Fontainebleau forest, famous for its sand stone rocks.

The tour does not include

~ Personal insurance
~ Personal expenditure
~ Drinks during the meals
~ Golf set and Golf cart rental.

Restrictions

The dress code policy of the Fontainebleau Golf club is very strict: Jeans, tee-shirts, short shorts, tennis shoes, tee-shirts without collar or handle for the Men, and the use of the portable telephone inside the club-house is strictly forbidden.
Handicap Men: 24
Handicap Women: 28

Seasonal changes:
Visit of the Castle of Fontainebleau (November to March)
Visit of the Castle of Vaux le Vicomte (April to October)

Hotel pick-up is included with this tour. Rates are each group of people and in US dollars. Tour must be reserved at least 20 days in advance. Reserve online, or call us toll-free at 800-871-4431.