Fontainebleau & Vaux-le-Vicomte Châteaux Day Tour from Paris
Chamonix
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.
Visit two French castles from Paris with audio-guided tours, suitable for history enthusiasts and families.
This full-day trip departs from Paris at 09:15 in an air-conditioned coach, taking you to the Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau châteaux. At Vaux-le-Vicomte, explore Nicolas Fouquet's private apartments, state rooms, kitchens, and cellars with an audio guide. Enhance your visit with immersive 3D surround-sound experiences available in multiple languages. Children can rent period costumes for a 17th-century experience.
Stroll through 86 acres of French formal gardens featuring sculpted hedges, lakes, and flower beds. You may choose to have lunch on the lawn or at the château's restaurant before departure at 13:30.
The second part of the tour is at Fontainebleau, located in the forest. This château has been continuously inhabited for seven centuries and was a residence for French rulers from Francis I to Napoleon III. The audio-guided visit includes richly furnished rooms, the throne of Napoleon I, a famous horseshoe-shaped staircase, and spacious private apartments.
After the tour, explore the vast grounds and three gardens. Departure from Fontainebleau is at 17:00, returning to central Paris by approximately 18:15.
Highlights
- Visit two French castles in one day on an excursion from Paris
- Explore the still furnished private Vaux-le-Vicomte Château
- Tour Fontainebleau Château, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Includes
- Round-trip transportation from Paris by air-conditioned coach
- Audio-guided tour of Vaux-le-Vicomte château and formal gardens
- Audio-guided tour of Fontainebleau château
- Admission to both châteaux
- 3D surround-sound experiences
- Period costume rentals for children
Excludes
- Hotel transfers
- Lunch
- Live tour guide
- Headphones
Important Information
- Our app is required to access audio-guided commentary
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable shoes for walking and consider visiting from spring to early autumn when gardens are in full bloom.
