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Vaux le Vicomte Chateau Entry Ticket and Chateaubus Transfer

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Vaux le Vicomte Chateau Entry Ticket and Chateaubus Transfer
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
4.5 out of 5 stars
40 reviews

Go on a day trip from Paris to Vaux le Vicomte Chateau. Take a bus transfer from Melun train station then discover the famous history of the chateau well-known for beeing the origine of Versailles.

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Anne –

Beautiful Chateau and gardens. The surround sound commentary is really good.

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Deborah – Australia

We really enjoyed our visit to Chateau Vaux le Vitcomte. The whole property is magnificent. The train trip to Melun is easy and your buses were very punctual. Very good value for money which includes the bus transfers, entrance ticket and audioguide. Easy day trip from Paris. Highly recommend.

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  • Discover the spectacular Vaux le Vicomte chateau
  • Discover the reasons why Vaux-le-Vicomte is the origine of Versailles.
  • Enjoy the estate without massive crowds
  • Chateaubus roundtrip transfer from Melun station.
  • 3D sound audio guide included.

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Before Versailles, there was Vaux-le-Vicomte...
Take a day out of Paris and discover of one the most beautiful chateau in France. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon (line R) and step down at Melun station where the chateaubus shuttle will bring you to Vaux le Vicomte (Shuttle Schedule is on Vaux le Vicomte 's website). Enjoy the audioguided visit of Vaux le Vicomte Chateau, the French style gardens, and the carriage museum. Discover one of Europe's most influential architectural landmarks, and the inspiration behind the Palace of Versailles.
Possibility to have lunch or snack in one of our restaurants.
At the end of your visit, take the chateaubus shuttle back to Melun station and then your train back to Paris.

Includes

  • Visit of the Chateau with 3D sound audioguide
  • Visit of the gardens and carriage museum
  • Roundtrip ticket for the chateaubus
  • Train ticket from Paris to Melun

Meeting point

The Chateaubus shuttle is waiting for the visitor Avenue Gallieni between the pharmacy and the Café de la Gare. Please check our website for the shuttle schedule. Visitors need to take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Melun ( ticket not included)

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  •  The chateau bus leaves daily from Melun train station at 10:55 AM, 11:55 AM, and 1:55 PM

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Anne – October 30, 2019 – Verified booking
Beautiful Chateau and gardens. The surround sound commentary is really good.
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María Cristina – United StatesApril 23, 2023 – Verified booking
The chateau was amazing I wish there were more shuttles schedule from the station to the chateau and viceversa to enjoy more time walking in the gardens.
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Deborah – AustraliaAugust 12, 2023 – Verified booking
We really enjoyed our visit to Chateau Vaux le Vitcomte. The whole property is magnificent. The train trip to Melun is easy and your buses were very punctual. Very good value for money which includes the bus transfers, entrance ticket and audioguide. Easy day trip from Paris. Highly recommend.

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