Tour of Barbizon
Galerie Photos
We will leave by coach for Barbizon, tucked along the western corner of the forest of Fontainebleau. This charming village found fame in the 19th century through the works of art created by landscape painters who were members of the Barbizon School art movement. A stroll through the lush forest renders a snapshot of the rocky chaos painted by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot and the old oak forests where Simon Mathurin Lantara raised his cows. In the center of the village, we’ll stop by the Auberge Ganne, a period museum that recreates the atmosphere of the time the artists were in residence. The museum’s permanent collection includes works by Théodore Rousseau, Jean-François Millet, Narcisse Diaz de la Peña, Constant Troyon, and Charles Jacque, to name just a few.
We’ll tour Millet’s studio, where the artist produced some of his most famous work—including The Angelus and The Gleaners. After our excursion, we’ll return to the ship.
PLEASE NOTE
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises
Medieval France, Romance of Fontainebleau and Paris (port-to-port cruise)
Paris(1) - SENS - MONTEREAU-FAULT-YONNE - MORET-SUR-LOING - MELUN - EVRY - PARIS
This cruise brings you gently from the edges of Burgundy to Paris. Discover prestigious monuments and famous sites. The architectural treasures of Provins—a medieval city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site—and Sens unfold before your eyes. You'll fall in love with Barbizon, the timeless painters' village. Travel back in time at the Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte castles. You'll pass the famous beautiful forest of Fontainebleau—once the hunting grounds for French royalty and a natural inspiration for many artists.
