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Fontainebleau & Vaux-le-Vicomte Châteaux Day Tour from Paris

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Day trip

Fontainebleau & Vaux-le-Vicomte Châteaux Day Tour from Paris

Activity provider:ParisCityVision
4.2  / 5
189 reviews
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From US$ 111.97 per person

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Visit the magnificent châteaux of Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau on a full-day day trip from Paris. Marvel at the opulent interior of Vaux-le-Vicomte, and UNESCO-listed Fontainebleau, dating to the 12th century. Explore the stunning gardens as well.

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  • Visit 2 French castles in 1 day on an excursion from Paris
  • Marvel at the opulence of Vaux-le-Vicomte Château, and the extravagant interiors that put its creator in prison
  • Tour Château Fontainebleau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the gardens
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This full-day trip from Paris takes you to the Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau châteaux for guided tours of the castles and a chance to explore their gardens. Set off from Paris at 09:15 on the hour-long drive to Vaux-le-Vicomte, the château that inspired King Louis XIV to build his Versailles Palace. A masterpiece of mid-17th century classical architecture, the château and its grounds were created by 3 talented artists working for Nicolas Fouquet, a rich, high-ranking French official and Louis XIV's Superintendent of Finance. The 3 artists were the painter and decorator Charles Le Brun, the architect Louis Le Vau, and the landscape gardener André Le Nôtre. With an audio guide you’ll explore Nicolas Fouquet's private apartments, the state rooms, and the château's great kitchens and vaulted cellars. Enjoy a stroll through the stunning French-style formal gardens on the estate’s 86-acre grounds, featuring sculpted bushes, lakes, and multicolored flower beds. If you like you can eat lunch on the lawn or in the Vaux-le-Vicomte restaurant. You’ll leave Vaux-le-Vicomte at 13:30 for the second part of the tour, heading to the heart of the forest of Fontainebleau. Fontainebleau is the only royal château to have been continuously inhabited for 7 centuries. Dating back to the 12th century, it was one of the residences of French rulers from Francis I to Napoleon III. During your audio-guided visit, you’ll explore the richly furnished château, admiring its unique collections and key pieces such as the throne of Napoleon I and the famous horseshoe-shaped staircase. You’ll also see the spacious private apartments. After the tour, you’ll have time to explore the vast grounds surrounding the château, as well as its 3 lovely gardens. Departure from Fontainebleau is scheduled for 17:00, with arrival back in central Paris at around 18:15.
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  • Round-trip transportation from Paris by luxury air-conditioned coach
  • Audio-guided tour of the château at Vaux le Vicomte and a visit to the formal gardens
  • Audio-guided tour of the château at Fontainebleau
  • Admission to both châteaux
  • Hotel transfers
  • Lunch
  • Live tour guide
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4.2 /5

based on 189 reviews

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  • Guide
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  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Service
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this trip just provided transportation but the driver was very nice..he told me when i got back to the bus earlier than the departure time that i had time to get a sandwich not far from the bus…at the Vicomb Castle, i rented a golf cart sharing it with a French couple and we had a ball going all over the grounds which were lovely. $20 for 45 min! Versailles also offers Golf carts but more costly…there’s a small train at Versailles. Take it!!

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August 25, 2023

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Frannie – United StatesVerified booking

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The trip went well. The bus was comfortable and we left on time. We did not have a guide which is why I gave those questionsc4 stars. They gave us headsets, but we did not have audio included as part of the tour...that was a little confusing. That being said, we had a great and relaxing time.

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August 24, 2023

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Nicole – United StatesVerified booking

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Great transportation and sufficient time to tour and wander around both chateaus. Please note this tour pays for entrance fees, audio tours, and transportation only. One issue we encountered was we were given expired tickets to Chateau Fountainbleu dated back to May 2019. Luckily staff let us in but still concerning when we scanned our tickets and they were rejected at the gate. Definitely worth a visit and good day visit outside of Paris!

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