Fontainebleau and Vaux-Le-Vicomte Castle Small-Group Day Trip From Paris
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10 hours
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Discover two of the most beautiful and historically interesting Chateaux in the Paris region on this small group day trip. You’ll visit the lovely Chateau and gardens of Vaux-le-Vicomte, where the “jardin à la francaise” was born and then explore the regal splendor of Fontainebleau where more than seven centuries of kings and emperors lived and created history.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Small Group Tour 8 persons max
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum age is 7 years
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Small Group Tour of 8 people maximum
Driver/guide
Entrance for museums
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Food
Gratuities
What To Expect
Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Vaux-le-Vicomte was built for Nicolas Fouquet, Minister of Finance, of King Louis XIV. Fouquet united the most talented French architect, artist, and gardener of his day in order to create the most splendid castle and gardens in France. This dream team consisted of the renowned architect: Louis Le Vau, the artist and interior designer: Charles Le Brun, and the the father of the French garden: André Le Nôtre. Vaux-le-Vicomte is so lovely that the TV series Versailles if filmed there!
Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte
See the Designed by André Le Nôtre these French Gardens which are 100 acres big!
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Fontainebleau and Vaux-Le-Vicomte Castle Small-Group Day Trip From Paris
Reviews
175 reviews
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The small group format...
Rosa F,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00The small group format for this tour was perfect. Our guide was knowledgeable and gave good insights at each location and for Paris generally. Highly recommend this tour!
Very pleasant day
Laurie H,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Two beautiful chateaux. Sabatian, our guide, was friendly and knowledgeable. Very small group made for a great experience. Both locations were not crowded at all, even on a Saturday in August.
Both Fountainbleau & Vaux...
Judi G,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Both Fountainbleau & Vaux le Vicompe are amazing chateaux. If you are lucky enough to get Caesar as your guide, you have struck pay dirt!
It was a pleasant trip...
Loretta J,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a pleasant trip that didn’t require a lot of travel time. The Hunting lodge/ estate and castle were beautiful and the history of the royalty was very interesting. Our guide, Lucie, was very pleasant and conscientious. She made the trip very enjoyable.
Chateaux experience
Linda V,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fabulous way to get exposure to dome chateaux’s and countryside and close to Paris . Our tour guide was fab and drove the streets of Paris like a legend.
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