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Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte Chateaux Day Trip from Paris

282 Reviews4.18 out of 5 stars Based on 282 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Paris, France

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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.

What's Included

  • Access to the dome of the Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Audioguides at both castles
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

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

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Metro Station : Cour Saint Emilion - Line 14 (Exit N°1 - 2) BUS : N°24 + 111 + 109 Stop Terroirs de France Meet our representative with a Paris City Vision sign, outside the hotel (in front of the main entrance)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time • 9:15 AM

What To Expect

Le Styx, Riviere des Enfers (Pass By)

On board a luxury coach, you will drive to southeast and reach Vaux le Vicomte ( approx,35-miles (55-km))
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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.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Fontainebleau Forest (Foret de Fontainebleau) (Pass By)

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.
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Tourist Fontainebleau (Pass By)

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.
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Chateau de Fontainebleau

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 listTour 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
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2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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
  • Operated by a business

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-2050FVN

Reviews

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282 reviews

Average 4.18 out of 5 stars based on 282 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

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