Top Experiences in Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte

Learn to make authentic French dishes with your host Caroline, a warm and hospitable host, a former mayor, in her lovely countryside home. Caroline enjoys cooking and sharing food as it is her way to express love. You might learn to prepare an appetizer such as salmon roulette in addition to a classic main such as bourride, a traditional French stew. Finish preparing your meal and sit down together in Caroline's dining room to enjoy what you've prepared together. In addition to the dishes you prepare you will also enjoy a cheese course and dessert, if not made together!

Return to the chateau where you will end your experience with a tour of Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, her friend's chateau. A stunning landmark with a fascinating history, this chateau is one of the biggest reasons why people visit Maincy.

- Private French cooking class and lunch in a beautiful countryside home
- Tour of a landmark chateau
- Immerse yourself in French cuisine and culture with a local expert!

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.

Vaux-le-Vicomte was also the setting for one of the finest "fêtes" or celebrations, of the seventeenth century until Fouquet was arrested but Vaux-le-Vicomte has survived, thanks to the unfailing determination of three centuries of dedicated individuals.

Resplendent today as it was in former times, Vaux-le Vicomte stands as a symbol of the intelligence, taste and independence of its creator, Nicolas Fouquet.

See two magnificent French castles – Vaux le Vicomte and Château Fontainebleau – on a day trip from Paris! Audio-guided tours at each site are included, so you’ll learn about the castles’ history and art, as well as the eccentric royals who once called the places home. Enjoy free time to explore the castles’ gardens, seeing the grandiose fountains, lakes and monuments that characterized palace grounds during the Renaissance and Baroque eras.

Travel in luxury to one of France’s finest castles and enjoy a delicious 3-course outdoor dinner on this Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte evening tour from Paris. Hop into your luxury car at your hotel in Paris and escape the city to the 17th-century Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. Explore the gardens by golf cart and enjoy an audio-guided tour through the castle’s beautiful hallways and galleries. Savor a 3-course dinner with Champagne and wine before your luxury car ride back to Paris.

Private tour  to Fontainebleau and Vaux le vicomte with a licensed driver guide. Get picked up at your hotel, drive to those castles in a premium van, skip the line,  be dropped off somewhere in Paris after your visit.

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

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 :
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.

PREMIUM GREEN SUV's VEHICLES WITH PANORAMIC ROOF.
Driver Disposal during your Trip.
Premium Services.
Bilingual Driver.

For any information or customization of your Tour, don't hesitate to contact us.

Christmas at the Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte combines a historic, stunning castle with a fairy-tale-like festive display. Learn the fascinating history behind this castle and explore at your own pace with our guides.

Dressed in a red velvet cape lent to you on arrival, discover the enchantment of Christmas at Vaux-le-Vicomte through a festive, family-friendly programme. ❄️

ATTENTION: The Christmas festivities run from 18 November 2023 until 7 January 2024.
In summer you can enjoy candlelit evenings, when the château and the gardens are illuminated by 2,000 candles.
At Easter a large egg-hunt takes place in the gardens

We adapt to any of your wishes - just let us know about your preferences, the schedule may be changed according to them. We can also add another castle (like Versailles or Fontainebleau) to make it a full-day trip.

Chateaux of Fontainebleau & Vaux le Vicomte are two of the most emblematic french castles. Vaux-le-Vicomte Château has an extravagant interior which put its creator in prison. Château Fontainebleau is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which also hosts a wonderful park surrounding the castle. Visit both historical sites on a private day Fontainebleau tour and Vaux le Vicomte tour from Paris.

Firstly, your private driver and official tour guide will pick you up in your desired place. After that, your private day tour will kick off. You will first drive 55 km to Vaux le Vicomte, where you will visit the impressive Baroque château that inspired the Palace of Versailles. You will also visit its 40-hectare impressive gardens. After that, you will have spare time for lunch, followed by a short drive to Fontainebleau. Once there you will visit the world heritage Château Fontainebleau. The only royal castle to be continuously inhabited for over seven centuries.

Discover two of the most beautiful and historically interesting Chateaux in the Paris region on this small group day trip. You’ll visit the lovely Chateau and gardens of Vaux-le-Vicomte, where the “jardin à la francaise” was born and then explore the regal splendor of Fontainebleau where more than seven centuries of kings and emperors lived and created history.

- 8 hour Fontainbleau & Vaux le Vicomte castles private guided tour from Paris
- Skip the line entrance tickets included for the castles
- Private English speaking licensed tour guide speaking to you inside both castles (this is NOT a tour with audioguides)
- Other languages available on request for this tour
- pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Paris
- transportation in a luxury van

This tour is not available : Tuesdays

The Fontainebleau castle is closed :
- Tuesdays, January 1st, May 1st and December 25th 

The Vaux le Vicomte castle is closed:- between January 1st and March 24th and between Nov 6th and Nov 24th

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.

The driver will pick you up at your hotel or any other place in central Paris. You will enjoy the trip to Fontainebleau firstly with our attentive and professional driver who will comfortably take you along the route.
Upon arrival there you will have about 3 hours to observe the castle and its gardens. Then we will driver to the second destination, it is Vaux le Vicomte. In Vaux le Vicomte you will also have about 3 hours to enjoy its beauty.
If you wish the driver will recommend you a nice place for dining on the way.
After the tour the driver will bring you back to your accommodation in Paris.
Please pay attention that entrance tickets and professional guide service is not included in the price. We can offer you these services at extra charge.

Enjoy an independent tour from Paris to Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle, known as the origin for the idea of the Palace of Versailles, with this package that provides admission to the château and round-trip transportation on the 'Chateaubus' shuttle from the local train station. You will need to make your own way to the local Melun train station by RER (R) train from Paris gare de Lyon. When you arrive at Vaux-le-Vicomte, explore the estate to learn about the history of Nicolas Fouquet, King Louis XIV's Minister of Finance, whose extravagance in creating his castle and gardens led to his imprisonment by the Sun King.

Visit two magnificent French chateaux during the Christmas holidays.
First of all, discover the castle of Fontainebleau, "the true house of Kings" where each King has lived since the Middle Ages.
Then, be Nicolas Fouquet's guest for a day at Christmas at the Château de Vaux le Vicomte. Adorn yourself with the red velvet cape that will be loaned to you for the occasion and stroll through this magnificent decorated and lively castle. Many activities will be possible for everyone, such as the treasure hunt for children or the show “The King is Coming” for everyone. Refinement and the French art of living will be in the spotlight.

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.

Every saturday, from the 1st of may till the 2nd of oct,2021

enjoy your stay in Paris for a unique event and a romantic candlelit evening at Vaux Le Vicomte.

It is important to be able to book this memorable evening and we invite you to register now.Dinner at the restaurant can be sold out in case of late bookings.

06:00 pm: departure from your hotel by private car
07:00 pm: arrival at Vaux le Vicomte and dinner at Les Charmilles restaurant with visit of the Castle and the gardens.
11:00 pm: fireworks
11:30 pm: Departure and return to your hotel