Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte Chateaux Day Trip from Paris
by Paris City Vision
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This nine-hour day trip from Paris visits two French chateaux: Vaux le Vicomte and Château de Fontainebleau. The trip begins with a coach ride of about 35 miles (55 km) southeast to Vaux le Vicomte. At this Baroque chateau, guests have two hours for an independent visit using an included audio guide. Inside, visitors can see ornate rooms and vaulted cellars while learning about Nicholas Fouquet, the finance minister to King Louis XIV who built the chateau and was later imprisoned by the king. Outside, the chateau sits on 99 acres (40 hectares) of gardens with fountains, flowerbeds, and lawns to explore. Children may rent period costumes from the 17th century to wear during their visit. A café is available on site for lunch at an additional cost before returning to the coach. In the early afternoon, the coach continues south to Château de Fontainebleau, known for being continuously inhabited by French royalty for over 700 years. Visitors spend about two and a half hours touring the palace independently with an audio guide. The interior features Renaissance architecture, ceiling frescos, 15th-century furniture, and detailed wood carvings. The extensive gardens and lakes surrounding the chateau are also open for strolling. The coach returns to Paris with an expected arrival time of around 6:15 pm. The tour includes entrance tickets and audio guides for both chateaux, access to the dome at Vaux le Vicomte for guests taller than 1.35 meters, period costume rentals for children, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Hotel pickup and drop-off, food and drinks, gratuities, a live guide, onboard WiFi or restrooms, and headsets are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Le Styx, Riviere des Enfers
Travel southeast on a luxury coach about 35 miles (55 km) to Vaux le Vicomte.
Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Spend two hours touring Vaux le Vicomte Castle independently with an audio guide. See Baroque interiors, vaulted cellars, and learn about Nicholas Fouquet, the finance minister who built it and was later jailed by King Louis XIV. After the indoor tour, explore the castle’s 99 acres (40 hectares) of gardens featuring fountains, flowerbeds, and lawns. A café is available for lunch at your own expense.
120 min
Fontainebleau Forest (Foret de Fontainebleau)
Then at 1.15/1.30 pm, head south to Château de Fontainebleau, the only royal castle in France to be continuously inhabited for more than 700 years.
Tourist Fontainebleau
Tour the Renaissance palace independently with an audio guide. Hear stories about French royalty and see ceiling frescos, 15th-century furniture, and wood carvings.
Chateau de Fontainebleau
Spend about two and a half hours exploring Château de Fontainebleau, the only French royal castle continuously inhabited for over 700 years. Use an audio guide to walk through the palace and then take time to stroll the extensive gardens and lakes on the grounds.
150 min
Meeting point
Metro Station : Cour Saint Emilion - Line 14 (Exit N°1 - 2) BUS : N°24 + 111 + 109 Stop Terroirs de France Meet our representative with a Paris City Vision sign, outside the hotel (in front of the main entrance)
End point
1 Rue de Libourne, 75012 Paris – Hotel Pullman Bercy – Meet our Extime Travel ambassador outside the hotel, in front of the main entrance In case of problem, contact us on: 1/ WhatsApp +33 6 14 96 42 81 2/ Phone +33 1 44 55 60 00
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte Chateaux Day Trip from Paris
by Paris City Vision
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€158Overview
This nine-hour day trip from Paris visits two French chateaux: Vaux le Vicomte and Château de Fontainebleau. The trip begins with a coach ride of about 35 miles (55 km) southeast to Vaux le Vicomte. At this Baroque chateau, guests have two hours for an independent visit using an included audio guide. Inside, visitors can see ornate rooms and vaulted cellars while learning about Nicholas Fouquet, the finance minister to King Louis XIV who built the chateau and was later imprisoned by the king. Outside, the chateau sits on 99 acres (40 hectares) of gardens with fountains, flowerbeds, and lawns to explore. Children may rent period costumes from the 17th century to wear during their visit. A café is available on site for lunch at an additional cost before returning to the coach. In the early afternoon, the coach continues south to Château de Fontainebleau, known for being continuously inhabited by French royalty for over 700 years. Visitors spend about two and a half hours touring the palace independently with an audio guide. The interior features Renaissance architecture, ceiling frescos, 15th-century furniture, and detailed wood carvings. The extensive gardens and lakes surrounding the chateau are also open for strolling. The coach returns to Paris with an expected arrival time of around 6:15 pm. The tour includes entrance tickets and audio guides for both chateaux, access to the dome at Vaux le Vicomte for guests taller than 1.35 meters, period costume rentals for children, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Hotel pickup and drop-off, food and drinks, gratuities, a live guide, onboard WiFi or restrooms, and headsets are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Le Styx, Riviere des Enfers
Travel southeast on a luxury coach about 35 miles (55 km) to Vaux le Vicomte.
Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Spend two hours touring Vaux le Vicomte Castle independently with an audio guide. See Baroque interiors, vaulted cellars, and learn about Nicholas Fouquet, the finance minister who built it and was later jailed by King Louis XIV. After the indoor tour, explore the castle’s 99 acres (40 hectares) of gardens featuring fountains, flowerbeds, and lawns. A café is available for lunch at your own expense.
120 min
Fontainebleau Forest (Foret de Fontainebleau)
Then at 1.15/1.30 pm, head south to Château de Fontainebleau, the only royal castle in France to be continuously inhabited for more than 700 years.
Tourist Fontainebleau
Tour the Renaissance palace independently with an audio guide. Hear stories about French royalty and see ceiling frescos, 15th-century furniture, and wood carvings.
Chateau de Fontainebleau
Spend about two and a half hours exploring Château de Fontainebleau, the only French royal castle continuously inhabited for over 700 years. Use an audio guide to walk through the palace and then take time to stroll the extensive gardens and lakes on the grounds.
150 min
Meeting point
Metro Station : Cour Saint Emilion - Line 14 (Exit N°1 - 2) BUS : N°24 + 111 + 109 Stop Terroirs de France Meet our representative with a Paris City Vision sign, outside the hotel (in front of the main entrance)
End point
1 Rue de Libourne, 75012 Paris – Hotel Pullman Bercy – Meet our Extime Travel ambassador outside the hotel, in front of the main entrance In case of problem, contact us on: 1/ WhatsApp +33 6 14 96 42 81 2/ Phone +33 1 44 55 60 00
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.