Royal France Tour Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte

Overview

Discover two of the most magnificent châteaux near Paris on a full-day trip to Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Begin your day with pickup directly from your hotel in Paris and travel to the elegant Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, one of the finest examples of 17th-century French architecture. Explore its beautifully decorated rooms and formal gardens while discovering the fascinating story of Nicolas Fouquet, whose spectacular château helped inspire the creation of Versailles. Continue to the Château de Fontainebleau, a royal residence used by French kings and emperors for more than eight centuries. Walk through its impressive apartments, galleries, courtyards, and grand halls, and discover the stories of rulers including François I, Henri IV, Louis XIV, and Napoleon Bonaparte. Enjoy time to explore both estates at a comfortable pace and learn about the history, architecture, and personalities that shaped these remarkable places.