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
183 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our driver/tour guide,...
Vaughn B,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our driver/tour guide, Cesar, was excellent and provided great introductory background at both chateaux. He was knowledgeable and helpful, and at our request, brought us to a small town genuine cafe for lunch frequented by locals and not many tourists (I think we were the only ones there - knowing some French helps). The visits to Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte were brisk, but allowed time to take the guided tours (provided via headset by each location). The Viator driver/guide does not enter the facility with you, it should be noted. Compared to the masses of visitors with which you have to contend at Versailles, these two chateaux visits were quite stress free, and taking photos in most locations easily done without all the human obstacles!
Spectacular day.
Ronald p,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Spend a day reviewing history in the beautiful Loire valley. Sebastian gave us a great tour of Fountainbleau and Vaux le Vicomte. Fountainbleau is huge and the audioguide worked well. At Vaux le Vicomte it worked automatically. Both were excellent. Hightly recommend this tour which takes all day from Paris. You get a large amount of the history of France.
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!
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