A cradle of Art History, the Pays de Fontainebleau offers a rich artistic heritage to explore. Discover the Château-atelier of painter Rosa Bonheur, one of the first women to make a living from painting in the 19th century. End the day with a stroll through the village of Barbizon.
Program available on reservation only:
- 10:00 am: Guided tour of Rosa Bonheur's Château-atelier (01:30 am), strongly inspired by nature, Rosa Bonheur enjoyed creating works depicting the landscapes of the French countryside and their livestock. This Château was her home, and we invite you to open the door and discover the painter's life.
- 12:30 pm: Lunch in a Barbizon restaurant Or lunch option at Château Rosa Bonheur
- 2:30 pm: Guided tour of Barbizon (01h30): take a breath of fresh air and let yourself be enchanted by the charm of this painters' village, famous for the pre-impressionist movement of the 19th century. Artists settled in Barbizon and boarded their easels to draw inspiration from the splendid surrounding forest.
Options available at extra cost: Guided tour of the Auberge Ganne - musée des peintres/Guided tour of Jean-François Millet's studio house/Painting workshop with a local artist/Guided tour of women in Fontainebleau