Barbizon, Rural commune in Seine-et-Marne, France.
Description
Barbizon is a village near Fontainebleau Forest featuring traditional stone houses scattered along narrow streets. The buildings sit at a modest elevation and maintain the simple rural character of a working community from earlier times.
History
The settlement began as an agricultural village but became an art center when painters discovered its forests and countryside in the 1820s. Artists continued to move here and make it an important place for artistic development throughout the 1800s.
Culture
The village became the center of the Barbizon School, a movement where painters focused on depicting nature directly from the landscape. You can still see the studios and houses where these artists lived and worked during the 19th century.
Practical
You can reach the village by train from Paris to Fontainebleau-Avon station, then continue by local bus or on foot. Walking is the best way to explore since the village is small and most points of interest are close to each other.
Did you know?
The former Auberge Ganne was a gathering place where artists met and shared ideas during the 1800s. The building now operates as a museum showing paintings and furniture from that creative period.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Seine-et-Marne).
Musée des Peintres de Barbizon
178 m
Chapel of Our Lady of Perseverance of Barbizon
82 m
Stele to the Farman brothers
563 mCaverne des Brigands
2.1 km
War memorial of Barbizon
44 m
Atelier de Jean-François Millet
280 mScenic viewpoint
1.5 kmScenic viewpoint
1.9 kmScenic viewpoint
1.9 kmGalerie l'Angélus
260 mFTBL_10
275 mGalaxie des Arts
152 mAtelier Mélanie Quentin
45 mGalerie 39
149 mDormoir de Lantara
1.9 kmFrederic Got Fine Art
349 mPole fitness
179 mFTBL_05
252 mGalaxie des Arts
229 mFTBL_16
607 mStatue, Work of art
327 mMonument Millet-Rousseau
705 mWayside cross
250 mWayside cross
400 mWayside cross
567 mLouis Renault
166 mPlaque Millet-Rousseau
695 mJ.K. Bodmer
175 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes