Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte Chateaux Day Trip from Paris | La Vacanza Travel

Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte Chateaux Day Trip from Paris

Duration: 9 hours
Destination: France, Île-de-France, Paris
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  • 9 hours
  • Paris
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Overview

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.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Le Styx, Riviere des Enfers, Vaux-le-Vicomte, 77950 Maincy France

On board a luxury coach, you will drive to southeast and reach Vaux le Vicomte ( approx,35-miles (55-km))

Stop At: Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte, 77950 Maincy France

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.



Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Fontainebleau Forest (Foret de Fontainebleau), Fontainebleau France

Then at 1.15/1.30pm,make your way south to Château de Fontainebleau, the only royal castle in France to be continuously inhabited for more than 700 years.

Pass By: Tourist Fontainebleau, 4 B Place de la Republique, 77300, Fontainebleau France

With its Renaissance architecture, ceiling frescos, 15th-century furniture and detailed wood carvings, this World Heritage site is a great alternative to visiting Versailles. Tour the building independently via the audio guide, listening to tales about the French royalty who once lived here.



Stop At: Chateau de Fontainebleau, Pl. du General-de-Gaulle, 77300, Fontainebleau France

Château Fontainebleau. The only royal castle to be continuously inhabited for over seven centuries, Fontainebleau is one of the country’s more exceptional palaces – deservedly taking a place on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list

Tour the building independently via the audio guide, listening to tales about the French royalty who once lived here. Château de Fontainebleau is also home to extensive gardens and lakes, so take time to wander the grounds



Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Entrance tickets to Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte castles
  • Access to the dome of the Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle
  • Audioguides at both castles
  • Period costume rentals for children to transport them back to the 17th centur
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte
  • Entry/Admission - Chateau de Fontainebleau

Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Pullman Paris Centre - Bercy, 1 Rue de Libourne, 75012 Paris, France


Departure Time

09:15 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

9 hours


User's Reviews

Daniel_C

06 Oct, 2023

The visit to Fountainbleau was beautiful, however, the visit to Vaux le Vicomte was incredible!!! Vaux le Vicomte was unknown to us. but not anymore, the gardens were THE BEST part of this excursion. We would have given the excursion a 5 rating if not for the miserable ride to and from. Either the the coach driver didn't understand or the coach air conditioning was not working. It was warm on the way there and a sauna on the way back in the afternoon - miserable!! I guess it was worth it just for the visit to Vaux le Vicomte.

Mary_B

30 Sep, 2023

The tour was wonderful. I only gave you three stars because the meeting place was hard to find. I tried to chat and got no answer. I tried to call and got no answer.

Robert_D

15 Sep, 2023

The magnificence of Fontainebleau. We thought every should have experience. We were amazed by the rich history of the Palace.

DorisSteph

13 Sep, 2023

I was actually staying in Fericy, France near Fountainebleau. I did NOT take a tour from Paris. Fountainebleau is a fabulous palace, well worth visiting. It is authentically furnished with items that are truly magnificent. It has the only remaining throne room presently on exhibition and lots of Napoleon memorabilia. Vaux-le-Vicomte was visited on a separate day. I think it might be overwhelming to visit both chateaux on the same day. They each deserve a fresh perspective. If I had to choose between the two, I would probably go with Vaux-le-Vicomte as my favorite. They do an excellent job describing the chateau and story of it’s creation via the headsets. Although I didn’t experience it, I am told “Les Soirées aux Chantelle’s” is a very memorable experience. Since this chateau is privately owned, it seems there is an extraordinary effort to ensure it is very authentic.

Ann_C

13 Sep, 2023

The 2 sites were awesome. Our day was a bit confusing. Each person/group was given an envelope with tickets and a schedule. When we arrived at Fou tainbleau, the driver pulled to the side of the road and opened the bus doors. He said,"Fountainbleau." We exited the bus and headed inthe direction he pointed. Similar situation at Vaux l'Viacomte...nice driver. He waited for stragglers. But a bit more explanation before we left would've been appreciated!

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