Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau Castles

Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau

Unveil Secrets of Ambition
and Royal Splendor

Discover two of France’s most storied châteaux on a perfect day trip from Paris, rich with intrigue, grandeur, art and royal legacy.


Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle is a Baroque masterpiece built in the 17th century by Nicolas Fouquet, finance minister to Louis XIV. Its refined interiors, grand salons, tapestries, and artworks reflect the ambition that led to Fouquet’s downfall. The collaboration between André Le Nôtre, Louis Le Vau, and Charles Le Brun set the architectural and artistic foundations that later inspired Versailles and classical château design across Europe.

Fontainebleau Castle, a favored residence of French monarchs from François I to Napoleon Bonaparte, blends Renaissance elegance with centuries of evolving styles. Explore the royal apartments, Ballroom, Throne Room, and Italian Gallery by Rosso Fiorentino, then stroll through the gardens and courtyards once used for royal ceremonies and hunts.

  • 9 hours tour from Paris
  • Private guided experience
  • Maincy and Fontainebleau, France
How we design your journey

Every journey is designed as a Signature or Premium Experience, shaped around your preferred level of comfort, personalization, and exclusivity.

We arrange seamless transfers, private chauffeurs, and expert local guides, along with curated hotel, restaurant, and activity reservations. Learn more in Our Concept.


ITINERARY

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Vaux-le-Vicompte

Arrival. Enjoy a hotel pickup by your guide, followed by a smooth 1.5-hour scenic drive in a premium vehicle to the château.

Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle. Enjoy a guided tour of this Baroque masterpiece, renowned for its perfectly balanced architecture, grand state rooms, refined salons, painted ceilings, tapestries, and period furnishings that reflect 17th-century French elegance.

Nicolas Fouquet’s story. Learn the history behind its creation, linked to Nicolas Fouquet and the ambition that led to his spectacular rise and dramatic downfall.

    02

    Lunch

    Enjoy a leisurely lunch in the gardens with a traditional French picnic or at one of the restaurants within the domain, surrounded by the serene beauty of the castle grounds.

      03

      Fontainebleu Palace

      Arrival. Enjoy a hotel pickup by your guide, followed by a smooth scenic drive in a premium vehicle to Fontainebleau.

      Fontainebleau Palace. Explore one of France’s great royal residences, from François I to Napoleon. Visit the state apartments, the Ballroom, the Throne Room, the Italian Gallery by Rosso Fiorentino, the King’s Library, and Marie-Antoinette’s Boudoir.

      Gardens & Courtyards. Stroll through the gardens and courtyards, shaped over centuries for royal ceremonies, leisure, and hunting traditions.

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        Optional Experiences

        Night visit of Vaux-le-Vicomte. Experience the château after dark, with candlelit gardens and a spectacular evening light show.

        Loire Valley Castles. Extend your journey with a tour of the Loire Valley’s most celebrated châteaux, such as Chambord, Chenonceau, and Blois, renowned for their architecture and gardens.

          Practical information

          Each journey is fully tailored to your pace and can be designed as a Signature or Premium Experience, depending on your preferred level of comfort, personalization, and exclusivity. Learn more in Our Concept.

          A professional driver and expert local guide accompany you throughout, while we handle all reservations and logistics — accommodations, transfers, restaurants, tastings, and activities — for a seamless experience.

          Benefit from 24/7 English-speaking support during your travels and a flexible cancellation policy. Learn more in our FAQ.

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          Historic Château de Fontainebleau with its elegant facade, grand staircase, and lush gardens.
          Château de Fontainebleau, France

          Curated Tours From Paris

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