Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte Chateaux Day Trip from Paris
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Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte Chateaux Day Trip from Paris
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Highlights
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
Le Styx, Riviere des Enfers(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeOn board a luxury coach, you will drive to southeast and reach Vaux le Vicomte ( approx,35-miles (55-km))Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIts 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.Fontainebleau Forest (Foret de Fontainebleau)(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThen 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.Tourist Fontainebleau(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeWith 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.Chateau de Fontainebleau
2 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedChâteau 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
What's included
INCLUDED
Access to the dome of the Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle
Period costume rentals for children to transport them back to the 17th century
Air-conditioned vehicle
Audioguides at both castles
Entrance tickets to Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte castles
NOT INCLUDED
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Guided visit
WiFi on board
Restroom on board
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
Location
Address
1 Rue de Libourne, 75012 Paris, France
Provider
Paris CityVision
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