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Paris Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle Day Trip 10 hr

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  • Paris, France
  • 10 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Vaux-le-Vicomte’s formal gardens and Fontainebleau’s royal history on a 10-hour small-group day trip from Paris.

About this tour

Discover two remarkable châteaux on a small-group day trip from Paris. At Vaux-le-Vicomte, stroll through elegant grounds associated with the birth of the French formal garden style, known as jardin à la française. Then explore Fontainebleau, where kings and emperors shaped more than seven centuries of history.

Travel between the estates in an air-conditioned minivan with a driver-guide, in a group capped at eight. Château and museum admission is included, along with skip-the-line entry, so you can spend more of your day exploring these storied places. The full excursion lasts about 10 hours. Meet at the address by La Flamme café at least 15 minutes before departure; your guide arrives in a gray minibus around 10 minutes beforehand.

See two distinct sides of French heritage in one day. Book this Paris Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle Day Trip to trade the city streets for grand architecture, historic interiors, and beautifully composed gardens.

Highlights

  • Explore the gardens where the French formal garden style was born
  • Admire Fontainebleau, home to more than seven centuries of rulers
  • Visit two historic châteaux on a small-group day trip

What's included

Included

  • Driver-guide
  • Château and museum entrance
  • Skip-the-line entry
  • Air-conditioned minivan transportation
  • Small-group tour, maximum 8 people

Not included

  • Food
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Minimum age: 7 years
  • Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure
  • Look for a gray minibus; the driver-guide arrives about 10 minutes before departure
  • A café called La Flamme is at the meeting address
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  • Operates in all weather; dress appropriately
  • Suitable for all fitness levels
  • Public transportation is available nearby

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