Fontainebleau & Vaux-le-Vicomte Châteaux Day Tour from Paris

The activity lasts 9 hours

Available in German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Chinese (Mandarin)

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Admission to both châteaux
Audio-guided tour of the château at Fontainebleau
Audio-guided tour of the château at Vaux le Vicomte and a visit to the formal gardens
Round-trip transportation from Paris by air-conditioned coach
Period costume rentals for children
Surround-sound experiences in 3D

Headphones
Hotel transfers
Live tour guide
Lunch

Admission to both châteaux
Audio-guided tour of the château at Fontainebleau
Audio-guided tour of the château at Vaux le Vicomte and a visit to the formal gardens
Round-trip transportation from Paris by air-conditioned coach
Period costume rentals for children
Surround-sound experiences in 3D

Headphones
Hotel transfers
Live tour guide
Lunch

Visit the magnificent châteaux of Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau on a full-day day trip from Paris. Marvel at the opulent interior of Vaux-le-Vicomte, and UNESCO-listed Fontainebleau.

This full-day trip from Paris takes you to the Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau châteaux for a audio guided tours of the castles and a chance to explore their gardens.

Set off from Paris at 09:15 on the hour-long drive to Vaux-le-Vicomte on an air-conditioned bus, the château that inspired King Louis XIV to build his Versailles Palace. A masterpiece of mid-17th century classical architecture, the château and its grounds were created by 3 talented artists working for Nicolas Fouquet, a rich, high-ranking French official and Louis XIV's Superintendent of Finance.

The 3 artists were the painter and decorator Charles Le Brun, the architect Louis Le Vau, and the landscape gardener André Le Nôtre.

With an audio guide you’ll explore Nicolas Fouquet's private apartments, the state rooms, and the château's great kitchens and vaulted cellars. Enhance your visit with an immersive 3D surround-sound experience on “The Fouquet Affair,” available in French, English, and German. Children can also enjoy a unique experience with period costume rentals, transporting them back to the 17th century to relive life at the King’s court and an immersive 3D surround-sound experience on "The Fabulous Tale of Vaux," available in French and English. Stroll through the stunning French-style formal gardens set across 86 acres, featuring sculpted hedges, lakes, and vibrant flower beds. If you wish, enjoy lunch on the lawn or at the Vaux-le-Vicomte restaurant.

You’ll leave Vaux-le-Vicomte at 13:30 for the second part of the tour, heading to the heart of the forest of Fontainebleau.

Fontainebleau is the only royal château to have been continuously inhabited for 7 centuries. Dating back to the 12th century, it was one of the residences of French rulers from Francis I to Napoleon III.

During your audio-guided visit, you’ll explore the richly furnished château, admiring its unique collections and key pieces such as the throne of Napoleon I and the famous horseshoe-shaped staircase. You’ll also see the spacious private apartments. After the tour, you’ll have time to explore the vast grounds surrounding the château, as well as its 3 lovely gardens.

Departure from Fontainebleau is scheduled for 17:00, with arrival back in central Paris at around 18:15.