Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte Chateaux Day Trip from Paris
Overview
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9 hours
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See two magnificent French castles – Vaux le Vicomte and Château Fontainebleau – on a day trip from Paris! Audio-guided tours at each site are included, so you’ll learn about the castles’ history and art, as well as the eccentric royals who once called the places home. Enjoy free time to explore the castles’ gardens, seeing the grandiose fountains, lakes and monuments that characterized palace grounds during the Renaissance and Baroque eras.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The access to the dome of the Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle is reserved to people over 1.35 m
Arrival in Paris at the end of the tour expected around 6:15 pm
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Access to the dome of the Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle
Period costume rentals for children to transport them back to the 17th century
Air-conditioned vehicle
Audioguides at both castles
Entrance tickets to Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte castles
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Guided visit
WiFi on board
Restroom on board
What To Expect
Le Styx, Riviere des Enfers
On board a luxury coach, you will drive to southeast and reach Vaux le Vicomte ( approx,35-miles (55-km))
Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Its star attraction is the Vaux le Vicomte Castle – the impressive Baroque chateau that allegedly inspired the Palace of Versailles – so hop off your coach and head inside for your audio-guided tour.When you arrive, you are free to explore independently using your provided audio guide. See elaborate interiors and vaulted cellars, and learn about the man behind this massive home, Nicholas Fouquet, who was King Louis XIV’s minister of finance. After Fouquet commissioned Vaux le Vicomte to be designed by a top architect, the king felt upstaged and threw the minister in jail. When you’re finished inside, walk outside to discover the castle’s 99 acres (40 hectares) of grounds made up of fountains, flowerbeds and sprawling lawns. If you’re hungry, grab some lunch from the onsite café (own expense) before returning to the coach.
Options
Audio Guided Tour
Reviews
336 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enjoyable but could be better
Carmen M,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
3.00Unfortunately this fell a little short of our expectations. Whilst it was professionally organised there is no commentary from the bus driver. He pulls the bus up somewhere near the entrance to the palace / chateau and didn’t even tell us the direction to go to get in. This left everyone a little confused. Fontainebleau and Villa Vicomte were enjoyable though.
Great tour! See Chateau life in a more low key less crowded experience
Brigitte K,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00A no hassle trip. It is self guided but the coach ride was relaxing and they are timely and give you plenty of time to explore and eat. The Chateau Fontainebleau was not crowded and really let you see so much more of chateau life. The Vaux le Vicomte Chateau was also amazing although smaller.
Uncomfortable ride
VAL B,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
3.00The bus’s air conditioner wasn’t working; despite the driver’s claims, the fan was only circulating very hot, room-temperature air.
Great day, highly recommend
Campbell L,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great day, easy to find meeting point and the staff were extremely efficient ensuring we all had tickets and passes. Time allowed at each location was perfect. Coach driver was very courteous and professional.
A great outing!
HERVE D,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Well organized. We got the vouchers at the meeting point. Two people were late for departure from the first castle. The bus driver politely waited over 15 minutes before leaving without them and then added 30 minutes at the end to compensate the group for the inconvenience. Bus was very clean. Driver was very professional.
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