Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte Tours and Activities

Visit two of France's most stunning chateaus in one day on a small-group tour from Paris via luxury minivan. See the splendor and gardens that inspired Louis XIV to build Versailles at 17th-century Vaux-le-Vicomte, and follow in the footsteps of seven centuries of French royalty at sprawling Fontainebleau. Learn the fascinating history behind each castle and explore at your own pace with an included audio guide.

Treat yourself to an enchanting evening at Vaux le Vicomte, a lavish, 17th-century French castle and estate. Special packages a formal, multi-course dinner, illuminated by over 2,000 castles, plus a late-night fireworks display. You’ll also enjoy intimate visits to the chateau, gardens, and carriage museum, without the rush of daytime crowds.

The magnificent palace of Vaux le Vicomte is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, and just an hour’s drive from Paris. On this tour, enjoy a completely personalized experience, with a private guide, round-trip transport from Paris, and skip-the-line entrance, followed by a guided tour of the lavish palace and gardens.

Escape Paris’ bustle for a day—and visit several of the surrounding region’s most extraordinary, regal landmarks—on this private, full-day tour. Meet your guide in the morning at your Paris hotel, and travel by private vehicle to the Château de Fontainebleau: one of France’s largest palaces. After exploring, transfer to the charming village of Barbizon, once frequented by artists, for a traditional lunch. In the afternoon, tour your second palace of the day—the grand Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte—before returning to Paris.

THE CASTLE : "The Château of Vaux-le-Vicomte was the estate of Nicolas Fouquet, finance minister of Louis XIV and is considered one of the most modern and elegant masterpieces of the 17th century, that none of the royal property can compete with." YOUR DAY : Spend your day in the Castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte with a bilingual driver at your disposal all the day. The driver will pick you from your place to bring you to the Castle and the returning to your place is included. Of course, you can move to any place from the local point (Restaurant, Shopping, etc...). Our driver will take you there, everything is included in the Package. Enjoy the History! Premium vehicle. (BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, etc...) For any information or customization of your Tour, don't hesitate to contact us.

Step inside two iconic, centuries-old castles for the price of one during this in-depth, double-duty tour to Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte. Beat the entrance crowds with exclusive, skip-the-line access, and save time with pre-booked admission tickets. Listen to legends and stories from France’s illustrious past from your own private guide while following in the footsteps of famous monarchs. Tours include luxury front-door pickup from Paris.

Visit CHATEAU DE FONTAINEBLEAU, the residence of 4 ruling dynasties. Explore the collection of works of art, learn fascinating art history lessons, visit 3 different type of gardens. On the second part of the tour, visit CHATEAU DE VAUX LE VICOMTE, its gardens by Le Notre, the Vestibule, the Grand Salon, the Private Apartments, the Herculese Salon, the Chamber of the Muses, the Royal Apartments and the Chambre Carrée.

Revel in a night of historic elegance with a private evening tour and dinner at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. Enjoy a luxurious limo ride from your Paris hotel to the magnificent 17th-century estate, considered among the finest in France. Cruise through the sprawling gardens in a golf cart, and wander among the castle’s fantastically furnished interior on an audio-guided tour. As darkness falls, enjoy a gourmet 3-course dinner in the enchanting candlelit gardens, complete with Champagne.

Journey from Paris on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, a stunning baroque chateau that served as an inspiration for France's iconic Palace of Versailles. A driver and luxury vehicle transports you to the property, where cream-filled macarons and Champagne await your arrival. After indulging your tastebuds embark on self-guided tour with audio through the castle's lavish galleries and state rooms, marveling at the ornate furnishings and tapestries and perusing its former gardens, replete with hedges and fountains. Enjoy lunch (own expense) at the onsite restaurant or picnic outside.

An exceptional day, for a luxury tourism, transported in Mercedes S Class Limousine with private driver, intentioned, at your service. Surprise & fresh water on board. I am Sylvain your Chauffeur, and I will propose you by e-mail a few days before the departure, to reserve your lunch in the restaurant which you will have chosen following my proposals.

Discover one of France’s top attractions in style and make memories to last a lifetime on this Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte helicopter tour from Paris including Champagne reception. Fly over Paris and take in fine views over iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower. Enjoy a Champagne reception on arrival at the castle, admire a 360° view around the estate from the dome which is 25 meters high, then explore the grand suites, hallways, and gardens at your leisure. Afterward, hop into your limousine and return to your Paris hotel. Upgrade to a round-trip helicopter tour and take to the skies as the sun sets.

Travel out to the beautiful château of Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte (the inspiration for Versailles) with this full-day private tour departing from Paris. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you out to the two historic castles, where you'll get skip-the-line access. You’ll also get to stop in the quaint village of Barbizon for lunch in between the visits of the two castles.

Discover the most beautiful and charming masterpiece of the 17th century designed by LE VAU and LE NOTRE architects of Versailles. The gardens have a unique charm and design. This palace is Versailles' model. King Louis XIV was impressed and wanted this same style.

Two certified guides take you around the Seine Valley and the Loire Valley, which are the Kings' Valleys. Both French and American, these two guides have been guiding for years and know their regions perfectly. Kevin, in Paris, will tell you all about Classicism, while Sylvain, in the Loire Valley, focuses on Renaissance... and wine of course!

Just a few miles away from Paris hide the mesmerizing chateaux of Fontainebleau & Vaux-le-vicomte. They harbor some of the greatest treasures of French architecture, art & history. Let us take you to these two magnificent properties in a fun & comfortable day trip from Paris. Fontainebleau is famous for being the last residence of Napoleon Bonaparte before his final exile. It is He who named it “The true home of Kings, the house of Ages”. A favorite Summer home for 34 Kings and 2 Emperors over 800 years of our history! Vaux-le-vicomte on the contrary is the most astonishing private residence ever built! Dreamt by sir Nicolas Fouquet to amaze King Louis XIV, this property has become a legendary site and the inspiration for the palace of Versailles. Most people would miss these incredible sites as it’s not easy to get there. Our full day trip from Paris comes with private transportation in comfortable A/C vehicle, local guide expertise and all entrance fees!

IT IS SAFE TO TRAVEL WITH US - All our services are privatized and without regrouping with unknown visitors coming from outside. - All our tours include a pickup and dropoff at your hotel. - Book now and pay upon arrival. Known throughout the world, the story of Fouquet, superintendent of Louis XIV, whose jealousy of the king towards him will lead to his loss. The construction of the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, near Melun, south-east of Paris, can be considered as the first stage of the realization of Versailles: Louis XIV resumed in its entirety the team reunited by his superintendent Finance, Nicolas Fouquet, including the architect Louis Le Vau, the painter Charles Le Brun and André Le Nôtre who designed the gardens. Itinerary: 08:30 am: departure from your hotel 10:00 am: Visit oif Vaux le Vicomte (Castle and gardens) The gardens can be visited by golf cart (optional) 12:30 pm: Back to PARIS 01:30 pm: Dropoff at your hotel

Experience an unforgettable, private helicopter tour over Paris to Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, where you enjoy an exquisite dinner. Take in the bird's-eye views of major Parisian landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles en route to the beautiful 17th-century castle that is the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. After the scenic flight to the chateau, take a private tour of the castle gardens by golf cart, visit the inside of the castle with an audio guide, and sit down to a scrumptious 3-course dinner served with wine and Champagne before climbing into a luxurious limousine for the return trip to Paris.