Guided Visit of Vaux le Vicomte & Fontainebleau

Experience an unforgettable guided tour from Paris that immerses you in the history of two beautiful french castles: the Château de Vaux Le Vicomte which inspired the construction of the Palace of Versailles and the magnificent Château de Fontainebleau.

Depart from our agency at 9.15 am in a luxury air-conditioned coach and reach the Château de Vaux le Vicomte after about one hour drive. Discover the refinement and architectural richness of the Vaux le Vicomte château with your guide. Admire the beautiful old stones standing impressively amid large lawns nestled in the surrounding forest. This  masterpiece of modernity and elegance inspired King Louis XIV to build Versailles Palace. Nicolas Fouquet, the Sun King's minister, commissioned the best artists of the time to erect the castle in the 17th Century. After your guided visit, take a short time to discover the wonderful gardens. Have lunch on your own in a restaurant of the castle's domain or outside beside the gardens.

Get back into the coach and arrive at Fontainebleau after about one hour drive. Your afternoon will be dedicated to visiting this superb Château de Fontainebleau, the favourite residence of French kings from Francis I to Napoleon III. The Palace of Fontainebleau is known as a true jewel of Renaissance art inherited from the 16th century, surrounded by 321 acres of gardens. Visit the château with our guide and discover this only royal and imperial castle which has been continually inhabited for seven centuries and became a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will go through numerous rooms such as: the Ballroom, the guard's room, the Throne room, the council chamber and Napoleon's apartments. Take a short time to see the gardens and be astounded by the amazing horseshoe-shaped staircase at the entrance of the castle. Back at around 6.30pm.

Highlights

• Discover the magnificent Châteaux de Vaux Le Vicomte and Fontainebleau
• Experience a royal and imperial visit, symbols of France's history
• Guided visits inside the castles with our experimented guide
• Very comfortable transportation in a luxury and air-conditioned coach

The price includes:

• Return transport in a luxury air-conditioned coach
• Services of our guide
• Entrance tickets
• Guided visits of Fontainebleau and Vaux Le Vicomte castles
  

The price does not include:

• Transfers from your hotel (or place of residence) in Paris
• Lunch
  

Schedule:

April 1 - October 31, 2015
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday except  April 6,  May 1, May 8, May 25, May 29 and August 15, and special events
Departure: 9.15 AM
March 25 - March 31, 2016
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday except  special events
Departure: 9.15 AM

Departure address:

2 rue des Pyramides, 75001 Paris

Duration:

09:00

Further information on your confirmation voucher:

You will receive your confirmation and your voucher in 2 separate emails. Please print your voucher and redeem it to the ParisCityVision office (2 rue des Pyramides, 75001 Paris) on the day of your departure.