From Paris: Vaux-le-Vicomte & Fontainebleau Full-Day Tour with Optional Guide
Highlights
- Discover the allure of 17th-century Vaux-le-Vicomte, a Versailles precursor, complete with views from the castle dome and transfers from Paris.
- Explore its history, tied to Louis XIV's minister Nicolas Fouquet, with an audio guide or 3D surround sound. Kids can enjoy period costumes for fun!
- Step into the shoes of French royalty at the Fontainebleau Castle. Explore Napoleon's throne, the iconic staircase, and more with an audio guide.
- Visit the Gallery of Francis I at the castle, adorned with intricate Renaissance frescoes, showcasing exquisite artistry and historical significance.
- Choose the experience of a professional guide who will accompany you while sharing amazing facts about the sites, by upgrading your tickets.
- Fun fact: The grand horseshoe staircase at Fontainebleau was where Napoleon Bonaparte bade farewell to his Old Guard and went into exile in 1814.
Spend a full day away from Paris exploring two of France's most historically significant châteaux—Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau—with the choice to enhance your visit by booking a professional guide.
Your experience
Leave the city behind for a day and enjoy comfortable, air-conditioned round-trip transportation to marvel at two architectural masterpieces: the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte and the Palace of Fontainebleau.
A journey through history
Vaux-le-Vicomte, constructed in the 1600s for Nicolas Fouquet, served as the inspiration for Versailles. Wander through its refined interiors and take in the sweeping views from its dome. Delve into its intriguing past with an optional audio guide or an immersive 3D sound experience that narrates 'The Fouquet Affair'. Children can don period costumes to feel as though they've stepped back in time. Unwind in the château's formal French gardens, featuring symmetrical designs, fountains, and verdant landscapes—ideal for a refreshing break.
Royal abode
Following lunch, proceed to the Palace of Fontainebleau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For over seven centuries, this was a residence of French kings and queens, with each room reflecting the nation's art, history, and architecture. Explore the opulent private apartments with a multilingual audio guide, and don't miss Napoleon I's throne and the famous horseshoe staircase. Conclude your visit by strolling through the expansive park and its three exquisite gardens, which showcase France's celebrated landscape artistry. To make your excursion even more memorable, opt for a guided tour with a professional guide.