Day Trips

From Paris: Vaux-le-Vicomte & Fontainebleau Full-Day Tour with Optional Guide

Name: From Paris: Vaux-le-Vicomte & Fontainebleau Full-Day Tour with Optional Guide
Start: 2026-10-28T08:30:00
End: 2026-10-28T16:30:00
Location: Paris

Step into French history with a full-day tour of Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau castles from Paris, enriched with an optional professional guide and more.

4.9/5(10)

Muhammad K

Solo

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

It was a wonderful trip and the tour guide Theo was amazing. He gave proper information about the trip and transportation and arrangement was excellent

Libby D

Solo

Verified booking

Jun 2026

The experience was exactly as promised, a clean comfortable bus, plus entrance and audio guides to two historic sites. I was most impressed with the customer service which was prompt and helpful.

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.

Full-day tour of Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle & Castle of Fontainebleau

Round-trip AC transfers from Paris

Entry to the Castle of Fontainebleau

Audio guide at the Castle of Fontainebleau in French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Dutch, Portuguese, & Polish (optional)

Entry to Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle

Access to any 1 (optional):

Audio guide at Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle in French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, & Portuguese

Surround-sound experience in 3D on 'The Fouquet Affair' in French, English, & German

Access to the dome of the Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle (optional)

Period costume rentals for children (optional)

Professional guide (optional)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Muhammad K
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
It was a wonderful trip and the tour guide Theo was amazing. He gave proper information about the trip and transportation and arrangement was excellent
Libby D
Solo
Verified booking
Jun 2026
The experience was exactly as promised, a clean comfortable bus, plus entrance and audio guides to two historic sites. I was most impressed with the customer service which was prompt and helpful.
Maria P
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Valdmets A
Group
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Nataliya G
Group
Verified booking
Jul 2026

Set out on a day-long journey, retreating from the hustle and bustle of Paris with round-trip AC transfers to explore the grandeur of 2 architectural masterpieces: the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte and the Castle of Fontainebleau.

Journey through time

Vaux-le-Vicomte, a 17th-century marvel, was commissioned by Nicolas Fouquet and inspired the construction of the iconic Versailles. Explore its stately rooms and cap your experience with a breathtaking view from its dome. Dive into its intriguing past with an optional audio guide or a riveting 3D surround-sound experience on 'The Fouquet Affair'. Add a dash of fun to your visit with costume rentals for children, allowing them to step into the shoes of the castle's past inhabitants. Experience the tranquility of Vaux-le-Vicomte's meticulously designed French gardens, offering a serene escape amidst symmetrical layouts, fountains, and greenery, perfect for unwinding and rejuvenation.

Royal retreat

Post-lunch, continue your historical journey at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Castle of Fontainebleau. With over 7 centuries of continuous royal habitation, each room tells a story of French art, history, and architecture. As you explore the castle’s vast private apartments with a multilingual audio guide, don't miss the throne of Napoleon I and the famous horseshoe-shaped staircase. Finally, unwind in the castle's vast park surrounded by 3 picturesque gardens, a true testament to France's famed landscape design. For an enhanced experience, upgrade your tickets to change your trip into a guided tour with a professional guide.

What's not allowed

Fontainebleau Castle

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience, except for guide dogs.

Pushchairs and baby carriers with metal frames are not allowed inside the Château. However, you can bring a kangaroo bag or baby carrier without a metal frame for children under 1 year old.

Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go inside the venue.

Vaux-le-Vicomte

Re-entry is not allowed.

Pushchairs and strollers are not allowed inside the château but are welcome throughout the rest of the estate.

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience, except for guide dogs.

Accessibility

Fontainebleau Castle

This castle is accessible by wheelchair. The Diana and English Gardens are accessible. However, access to other gardens is challenging due to cobblestones.

Wheelchairs on rent and a lift are available at the venue.

Special toilets are located in the reception areas upon request from staff.

Vaux-le-Vicomte

This experience is accessible by wheelchair.

A disabled access ramp is available at the entrance, on the right of the large entrance gates.

The toilets at the entrance are available for guests with reduced mobility.

Additional information

Vaux-le-Vicomte

The access to the dome of Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle is reserved for people over 1.35 m.

Children can rent period costumes at the château's entrance.

You can choose between a classic audio guide or a 3D surround sound experience on the spot.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.