FONTAINEBLEAU + Versailles with an audio guide Mini Group
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FONTAINEBLEAU + Versailles with an audio guide70.00€
Fontainebleau (Renaissance) - the palace of the French kings.
Forest of Fontainebleau for centuries was a hunting ground of the French crown. Today, the existing palace was built on the site of the previous King Francis I. It was the first royal residence in northern Europe, devoid of any defensive function. For the construction and decoration of the king palace invited the most masters of Italian Mannerism, such as Primaticcio and Benvenuto Cellini. Fashion Mannerism from here spread throughout Europe (see. Fontainebleau School).
After the death of Francis Palace finishing work Valois Henry II and Catherine de Medici. When their lives building work was in charge of Philibert Delorme, who was a famous architect. Henry IV also favored Fontainebleau. By the palace dig about 1200-meter channel was ordered fish to angling fill it. I was forgotten and dilapidated after moving the ancestors of Louis XIV at Versailles palace, but Napoleon Fontainebleau regained its former luster, spending a lot of time here and refreshing the interiors in the spirit of his empire. Napoleon III inherited a liking for Fontainebleau, ordered the great architect Lefuel new theater building.
The legendary palace of French kings - Versailles!
On a trip to the south-west of Paris, we invite you to the Palace of Versailles, which is 20 km from the city. "There are scattered all the wealth of architectural beauty and sculpture. None of the kings of the earth, neither the luxury Solomon had such homes " - the historian Karamzin wrote about him in the XVIII century.
You will plunge into the age of Louis XIV, the splendor of its golden age, that of the house of his father, very small and hunting, has created a remarkable monument - a magnificent palace in 100 hectares adjacent to the area to him by a beautiful park. In the chateau park that was a memorable era of night festivities real spectacle, which in honor of the young queen and the favorites were held.
You will visit the Palace with the Russian audio guide, full of bronze and marble creations, silver and gold, we will pass through the apartments, which are decorated in the style of the Italian Baroque, the king and queen, and paintings depicting scenes from ancient history and mythology.
Passes through a tour and elegant and famous 75-meter long gallery on the Mirror of Versailles palace, Daylight through 17 large windows gets here, and in front of them the same size located 17 mirrors that reflect light. It employs in its 400 largest mirrors.
And, of course, impossible to ignore its magnificent park ensemble, created by Andre Le Notre, who was the best landscape architect of the Sun King. Versailles Gardens - is an example of the French regular park. The rigor of this numerous alleys in their geometric layout You will be amazed with the remoteness of the prospects, which stretches to the horizon.
It begins in one of the central districts of Paris, namely - from the meeting place with the guide, usually 9 District - Opera Garnier steps. In this bus tour You will go to the south-west of Paris with commentary best Russian-speaking professional guide you, where in 25 km of which is located the magnificent city of Versailles - the capital of the department of Yvelines. Your guide will hold a group through a special entrance and you won't stay in a long queue. You will make further inspection of the apartments of the King and Queen, as well as the comments of best English-speaking guide, and will visit the magnificent mirrored gallery also.
The price of the tour Entrance fees to the palace included, and after the inspection you will walk to independent necessarily committed for the royal gardens with incredibly beautiful musical fountains (from April to September - entrance fee).
Helpful Hint: During this tour you will walk on cobblestones and a large comfortable and put shoes on without heels, so please make a choice in favor of comfortable shoes without a heel.
| Excursions | |
| Duration | 12 hours / from 08:00 to 20:00 |
| Route | Paris >>> Fontainebleau >>> Versailles >>> Paris |
| Transport | excursion bus |
| What is included in the price | English-speaking driver, transport |
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FONTAINEBLEAU + Versailles with an audio guide
70.00€
