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Fontainebleau & Vaux le Vicomte Tour

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Fontainebleau & Vaux le Vicomte Tour
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9 hours
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From Paris
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Private
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Monuments Tour
Step into the grandeur of French royal history during an elegant full-day escape to the magnificent Château de Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte. Between lavish interiors, spectacular gardens, fascinating royal stories, and remarkable Renaissance influences, this immersive experience reveals the beauty, refinement, and architectural brilliance of two of France’s most historic estates, offering a perfect combination of culture, heritage, and timeless elegance beyond Paris.
highlights
  • Discover two of France’s most remarkable royal estates in a single full-day experience.
  • Explore magnificent gardens, lavish interiors, grand galleries, and centuries of royal history.
  • Enjoy an elegant cultural escape combining Renaissance elegance, imperial heritage, and refined architecture.
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Discover two of France’s most remarkable historic estates during an elegant full-day escape combining royal history, refined architecture, and magnificent gardens. Between the grandeur of the Château de Fontainebleau and the timeless beauty of Vaux-le-Vicomte, this immersive experience offers a journey through centuries of French heritage and artistic excellence.

At Vaux-le-Vicomte, discover the masterpiece that inspired the construction of Versailles itself. Admire the château’s harmonious architecture, lavish salons, and spectacular French formal gardens imagined by André Le Nôtre. Fascinating stories surrounding Nicolas Fouquet, Louis XIV, and the château’s fate bring this elegant estate to life throughout the visit.

Continue your exploration at the Château de Fontainebleau, one of the favorite residences of French monarchs for centuries. From François I to Napoleon Bonaparte, generations of rulers shaped this extraordinary palace, creating a unique blend of Renaissance, classical, and imperial styles. Wander through richly decorated apartments, grand galleries, ceremonial rooms, and courtyards steeped in history and royal tradition.

Between majestic gardens, refined interiors, and fascinating stories, this full-day escape perfectly combines culture, architecture, and French royal heritage. Whether discovering the elegance of Vaux-le-Vicomte or the imperial grandeur of Fontainebleau, this immersive experience offers a memorable journey through France’s most beautiful historic treasures.

Good To Know

*Not available on Tuesdays.

*The tour is available from mid-March to early January, depending on the annual opening calendar of Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte.

*This tour can be arranged with an English-speaking driver for transportation to and from Fontainebleau/Vaux le Vicomte. If you would like commentary and guided visits of the Castles and gardens, we recommend choosing either a driver-guide or a driver with a licensed guide, who will provide historical insights and accompany you throughout the experience.

*Kindly be aware that the sequence of visits of the sites might vary depending on your entrance tickets’ times

INCLUDED / NOT INCLUDED

Included

  • Mercedes vehicle or equivalent
  • English-speaking driver, driver-guide or driver + guide
  • Timed entrance tickets to Fontainebleau & Vaux le Vicomte

Not Included

  • Gratuity to the driver, driver-guide or driver + guide
  • Lunch
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