Travel Guide Barbizon

Find an accommodation
the "Bethlehem of modern painting" is how Jules Breton (1827-1906), a peasant painter, described Barbizon, admittedly exaggeratedly. It's no less true that the place was an important hotbed of pre-impressionist and colorist painting, on a par with Auvers-sur-Oise or Villiers-sur-Morin near Crécy-la-Chapelle. This small hamlet of lumberjacks belonged to the commune of Chailly-en-Bière. The 1820s saw the arrival of the first painters disappointed by the academicism of the capital: Corot, Caruelle d'Aligny, Huet, then Diaz de la Peña, Daumier and Millet. An art village, Barbizon is a must-see on your visit to the region.

What to visit Barbizon?

Weather at the moment

Organize your trip with our partners Barbizon
Transportation
Book your plane tickets
Car Rental
Boat rental
Accommodation & stays
Find a hotel
Holiday rental
Find your campsite
Tailor-made trip
Immersion travel
Services / On site
Activities & visits
Find a doctor

Pictures and images Barbizon

Musée de l'école de Barbizon. PackShot - stock.adobe.com
Submit photos

Find unique Stay Offers with our Partners

To discover on Petit Futé
10 Must-See Attractions in Valletta
What to do and see in Valletta The 10 must-sees
What to do in Gironde The 17 most beautiful places to visit
My Petit Futé

Other destinations nearby Barbizon

Send a reply