Château de Fontainebleau & Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte: Daytrip from Paris
At a Glance
Highlights
- Explore magnificent châteaux' steeped in French history, just an hour from Paris
Tour Details
Leaving central Paris in the morning, you'll soon be on your way to the very château that inspired King Louis XIV to build Versailles. Enter the 17th-century Vaux le Vicomte and imagine the sleeping French nobles and the bustling cooks in action as your 3D-sound audio guide takes you around Nicolas Fouquet's staterooms and the château's giant kitchens and cellars. Outside, explore acres and acres of sculpted bushes, glistening lakes, and bright flower beds in bloom – it's French romance at its finest. Take a picnic and eat on the grass, or opt for the Vaux le Vicomte restaurant.
After lunch, it's time to explore the only royal and imperial château that's been inhabited for seven centuries, Fontainebleau. Explore the royal touches from medieval to renaissance and classical styles, and don't miss Napoleon I's throne and the famous horseshoe-shaped staircase. If you've opted to dress up in costume, this is the perfect moment for a selfie!
What Makes This Tour Special
- Visit two magnificent estates in one day, showcasing different periods of French history.
- Experience the immersive 3D-sound audio guide that brings Vaux-le-Vicomte's history to life.
- Explore Fontainebleau’s continuous royal residence featuring Napoleon’s throne.
- Enjoy beautiful, extensive French formal gardens ideal for picnics or dining.
- Opportunity to dress in period costume for unique photographs.
Historical Background
What's Included
- Entrance ticket to Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte castles
- Audioguided visits
- Roundtrip transport from Paris in a comfortable air-conditioned coach
- Visit of the formal gardens
- Access to the dome of Vaux le Vicomte castle
- Costumes rental
Not Included
- Transfers to and from your accommodation in Paris
- Food and drinks
Is This Tour Worth It?
This day trips activity is well-reviewed at 4.0/5 across 15 reviews, priced from $92 per person.
Best For
Pros
- +Strong rating: 4.0/5
- +6 items included
- +Booked through Tiqets
Cons
- -Cancellation policy not specified
- -Requires moderate – the tour involves walking through large gardens and extensive château interiors, with some stairs and uneven surfaces. fitness level

















