Château de Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte Tour: Historical French Châteaux Exploration from Paris
Fontainebleau
Immerse yourself in the cultural heritage of French kings and emperors on a tour of Château de Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte. Explore the rich interiors, art galleries, and architectural splendor with an expert guide. Choose from 5-hour or 7-hour options with skip-the-line tickets and private transportation from Paris.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chateau de Fontainebleau - Visit the Château de Fontainebleau, a “family home” for the French kings and emperors, passed down from generation to generation from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. Over 800 years of history is visible as much in the castle’s architecture as in its interior decorations, where Italian art and French tradition meet in a prime example of the artistic style of the School of Fontainebleau.

Your Private Guide will show you the most important features of the castle, including its vast gardens, the Chapel of the Trinity, Apartments of the Pope, Royal Apartments, the Napoleon I Museum, renaissance rooms, and the 19th century galleries. It is the most furnished of the French royal castles, featuring art, furniture and decor of the varying styles preferred by the sovereigns who lived here throughout the centuries, including Francis I, Marie Antoinette, and Napoleon I. It is an absolute must-see for the fans of French history, culture and art.

  • Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - Also, Visit the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. The second castle is the largest private monument in France with a spectacular French garden that inspired the Garden of Versailles. During the tour, you will explore the private apartments on the 1st floor, the state apartments on the ground floor, the kitchen and Le Nôtre exhibition in the basements. Discover the splendor of the 17th century noble life and take a look behind the scenes of château life.
  • France - Enjoy a hassle-free journey in private vehicle with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation and take advantage of skip-the-line tickets to avoid waiting in long lines. Let us take you on an adventure!

Travel in private vehicle with pickup and drop-off at your Paris accomodation

What's Included
  • Variety of attractions, tailored to your chosen tour option
  • Comfortable private transport with pickup/drop-off at your Paris accommodation
  • Exclusive Day Trip to Château de Fontainebleau and Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
  • Immediate entry with skip-the-line tickets to Château de Fontainebleau
  • Expertise of a 5-Star Licensed Guide fluent in your preferred language
  • Priority access with skip-the-line tickets to Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte on the 7-hour tour
What's Not Included
  • Lunch (optional)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte (in 5-hour option)
Additional Information

Delve into the illustrious history left behind by French monarchs and rulers. Take a tour of the Château de Fontainebleau and marvel at its opulent rooms and art collections with an Expert Guide. Expanded option: also visit the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte.

Select the perfect tour option crafted to suit your preferences and curiosities:

5-hour: Château de Fontainebleau
Opt for this tour to explore Château de Fontainebleau. Includes express entry tickets and private transport from Paris.

7-hour: Château de Fontainebleau & de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Select this tour to visit both Château de Fontainebleau and the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. Includes express entry tickets and private transport from Paris.

Experience the grandeur and flavor of two historically relevant and architecturally significant châteaux on this exclusive tour. Relish the convenience of a private vehicle journey, complete with pick-up and drop-off at your lodging, and enjoy the benefit of express entry tickets to bypass lengthy queue lines.

  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
  • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte tour is not included in the basic 5-hour tour.
  • We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a large van for groups of 5 people and more. If you’re traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a tour for 5 people to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
  • Lunch can be arranged on your request during the 7-hour tour.
Location
Chateau de Fontainebleau
Pl. du General-de-Gaulle,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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