Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte Tours and Tickets

Take a day trip from Paris to Fontainebleau to visit two castles once home to members of France’s extravagant aristocracy. First, explore Château Vaux le Vicomte, said to have inspired the Palace of Versailles. Then head to Château de Fontainebleau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose history dates back to the 12th century. You have free time at each castle to look around on your own via provided audio guides, checking out the ornate architecture and opulent gardens, or upgrade for a guided tour.

Visit two of France's most stunning chateaus in one day on a small-group tour from Paris via luxury minivan. See the splendor and gardens that inspired Louis XIV to build Versailles at 17th-century Vaux-le-Vicomte, and follow in the footsteps of seven centuries of French royalty at sprawling Fontainebleau. Learn the fascinating history behind each castle and explore at your own pace with an included audio guide.

Treat yourself to an enchanting evening at Vaux le Vicomte, a lavish, 17th-century French castle and estate. Special packages a formal, multi-course dinner, illuminated by over 2,000 castles, plus a late-night fireworks display. You’ll also enjoy intimate visits to the chateau, gardens, and carriage museum, without the rush of daytime crowds.

Discover one of the grandest châteaux within easy reach of Paris—and enjoy a totally seamless and personalized way to explore—on this private day trip to the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. In the morning, meet your driver directly at your Paris hotel, and hop aboard your private vehicle. Upon arrival, you’ll explore the château independently, at your own pace, and can also visit area shops and restaurants if desired (own expense).

Get off the beaten tourist path and explore the castle that inspired the Palace of Versailles on a day trip to the Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte. First, relax as a private minivan takes your party from your Paris accommodation to the 17th-century architectural gem. Then, explore the grounds and castle independently and at your own pace using a complimentary audio guide (available in six languages).

Located within day-trip distance of Paris, the 17th-century Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is one of France’s grandest royal residences—and this private, half-day tour makes it easy to explore. Following morning pickup from your Paris hotel, travel in a private vehicle straight to the château. You’ll have plenty of time to explore its lavish interior, as well as its sprawling grounds (if preferred). Afterwards, return directly to your hotel.

Visit CHATEAU DE FONTAINEBLEAU, the residence of 4 ruling dynasties. Explore the collection of works of art, learn fascinating art history lessons, visit 3 different type of gardens. On the second part of the tour, visit CHATEAU DE VAUX LE VICOMTE, its gardens by Le Notre, the Vestibule, the Grand Salon, the Private Apartments, the Herculese Salon, the Chamber of the Muses, the Royal Apartments and the Chambre Carrée.

Escape Paris’ bustle for a day—and visit several of the surrounding region’s most extraordinary, regal landmarks—on this private, full-day tour. Meet your guide in the morning at your Paris hotel, and travel by private vehicle to the Château de Fontainebleau: one of France’s largest palaces. After exploring, transfer to the charming village of Barbizon, once frequented by artists, for a traditional lunch. In the afternoon, tour your second palace of the day—the grand Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte—before returning to Paris.

Just a few miles away from Paris hide the mesmerizing chateaux of Fontainebleau & Vaux-le-vicomte. They harbor some of the greatest treasures of French architecture, art & history. Let us take you to these two magnificent properties in a fun & comfortable day trip from Paris. Fontainebleau is famous for being the last residence of Napoleon Bonaparte before his final exile. It is He who named it “The true home of Kings, the house of Ages”. A favorite Summer home for 34 Kings and 2 Emperors over 800 years of our history! Vaux-le-vicomte on the contrary is the most astonishing private residence ever built! Dreamt by sir Nicolas Fouquet to amaze King Louis XIV, this property has become a legendary site and the inspiration for the palace of Versailles. Most people would miss these incredible sites as it’s not easy to get there. Our full day trip from Paris comes with private transportation in comfortable A/C vehicle, local guide expertise and all entrance fees!

Travel out to the beautiful château of Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte (the inspiration for Versailles) with this full-day private tour departing from Paris. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you out to the two historic castles, where you'll get skip-the-line access. You’ll also get to stop in the quaint village of Barbizon for lunch in between the visits of the two castles.

Revel in a night of historic elegance with a private evening tour and dinner at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. Enjoy a luxurious limo ride from your Paris hotel to the magnificent 17th-century estate, considered among the finest in France. Cruise through the sprawling gardens in a golf cart, and wander among the castle’s fantastically furnished interior on an audio-guided tour. As darkness falls, enjoy a gourmet 3-course dinner in the enchanting candlelit gardens, complete with Champagne.

Explore one of the historic castles outside Paris with this half-day excursion to Vaux-le-Vicomte. Take the RER train from Paris' Gare de l'Est to Verneuil L'Etang, from which a local shuttle brings you to the castle. Learn about Nicolas Fouquet, for whom the castle and gardens were built in the 17th century.

We will learn all about this beautiful Castle on this Hight quality Small-Droup Day trip from Paris for up to 7 persons to Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicompte. Our air-conditioned Mercedes Minivan is extra long, adjustable seats. Duration is 10,5 hours (longer as usual).