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Enjoy a private day tour from Paris to Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte Castles — explore French royal history, architecture, and gardens with your personal licensed guide.
Availability must be confirmed before booking online.
Fontainebleau & Vaux-le-Vicomte Private Day Trip from Paris — Discover Two of France’s Most Magnificent Castles
Experience the best of French royal history and architecture on this private day trip from Paris to the Château de Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle, two UNESCO-listed jewels of French heritage.
Enjoy a full-day excursion with your licensed English-speaking guide, private driver, and luxury Mercedes transportation, exploring centuries of art, architecture, and grandeur.
Morning: Visit Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle — The Birthplace of French Classical Style
Your private day tour from Paris to Vaux-le-Vicomte begins with pickup directly from your hotel or apartment in Paris. Designed in the 17th century by architect Louis Le Vau, painter Charles Le Brun, and landscape designer André Le Nôtre, this masterpiece inspired the construction of Versailles Palace itself.
Stroll through Vaux-le-Vicomte’s French formal gardens, explore the chateau’s four levels of perfectly preserved rooms, and learn about its visionary creator, Nicolas Fouquet. Discover how this elegant estate became a symbol of power, art, and innovation during the reign of Louis XIV.
Highlights include:
Private guided visit of Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle
Entry tickets included
Free time to enjoy the gardens, carriage museum, and panoramic terraces
Afternoon: Explore Château de Fontainebleau — A Royal Residence for Eight Centuries
After lunch, continue your private day trip to Fontainebleau, located just 30 minutes away. Château de Fontainebleau is one of France’s largest and oldest royal palaces, once home to kings, queens, emperors, and artists across more than 800 years of French history.
Walk up the iconic horseshoe staircase of Louis XIII, explore Renaissance halls built by King Francis I, and admire the frescoes, galleries, and royal apartments that define French art and architecture. Your guide will share the fascinating stories of the royal weddings, Napoleon’s abdication, and Renaissance art collections that make Fontainebleau a living museum of French grandeur.
Highlights include:
Private guided tour inside Château de Fontainebleau
Entry tickets included
Free time in the royal park and gardens
Tour Details/Included in your tour:
Pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Paris
Private transportation in a luxury air-conditioned Mercedes van
Licensed, expert English-speaking guide
Entrance tickets for both Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau castles
Not included:
Meals & personal expenses
Gratuities (optional)
Availability: Daily from March 14 – November 1 (except Tuesdays & holidays)
Departure time: Between 8:00 and 8:30 AM from Paris
Why Choose Our Fontainebleau & Vaux-le-Vicomte Private Tour
Over 20 years of experience organizing private castle tours in France
Fully customizable itineraries with historical commentary
Small group or private tours available (2–7 guests)
Skip-the-line access and all entry fees included
The comfort and elegance of luxury Mercedes vehicles
The most personalized French cultural experience from Paris
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