Highlights
- Combined small group day trip to the chateaux of Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte
- Audio-guided tours of Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte chateaux
- Lunch at Vaux le Vicomte
- Free time to visit the gardens of Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte
- Smaller number of tour members ensures a more personalized experience
- Illuminating commentary from your expert guide
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Vaux le VicomteBeautiful Chateau ladiesPhoto by: DavidUSA, 10 2012 -
Vaux Le VicomteView of the gardens from the towerPhoto by: Jean M10 2012 -
Vaux Le VicomteView of the gardensPhoto by: Jean M10 2012 -
Vaux Le VicomteView of the stairs leading to the towerPhoto by: Jean M10 2012 -
Vaux Le VicomteView of Vaux Le VicomtePhoto by: Jean M10 2012 -
FontainbleauInternal courtyardPhoto by: Jean M10 2012 -
BarbizonA view of the village of Barbizon as we drive through.Photo by: Jean M10 2012 -
Vaux le ComteThis chateau wasn't as exquisitely furnished as Fontainbleau, but it has an interesting history.Photo by: Patricia V08 2012 -
FontainebleauThis is the beautiful Fontainbleau. It was surprisingly uncrowded.Photo by: Patricia V08 2012 -
IMG_2995Vaux le VicomtePhoto by: Marina V09 2011 -
IMG_2934FontainbleauPhoto by: Marina V09 2011 -
Useful Information
Barbizon, Fontianebleau and vaux Le Vicomte by minivan
Your tour continues into the Fontainebleau Forest and through the village of Barbizon, famous since the 19th century thanks to artists such as Millet, Rousseau and Stevenson. There is no stop in the village of Barbizon but a chance to admire the landscapes on the drive through to the next stop, the Castle of Vaux le Vicomte.
This Chateau was Nicolas Fouquet's masterpiece which inspired Louis 14th to build the Palace of Versailles and launched the careers of landscape gardener Andre le Notre and decorator Charles le Brun. After lunch at Vaux le Vicomte (included) you'll take an audio-guided tour of the chateau's main rooms. Your small group full-day trip from Paris by minivan ends with time to stroll through the castle's gardens and visit the carriage museum.
Reviewed by Laurel B, Canada, October 2012
Our driver was so skilled at maneuvering through the busy streets of Paris and the highways to Fontainebleau, and she told us so much about each destination we visited. Lunch was excellent...just a great day all around!
Reviewed by David, USA, October 2012
My wife and I just spent 2 weeks in Paris for our anniversary. While we hesitated going outside this incredible and beautiful city, we thought a little day trip to see some of the surrounding chateaus would be interesting. Indeed it was thanks to our guide and intinerary. While it was a full day I felt we saw and learned alot. Both Chateaus were spectacular and everything was ideal. Our beautiful guide, whom I believe was named Celine, was amazing in her knowledge and personality. And she was a really good driver, negotiating us out and back to Paris like a real professional. Thank you Celine. You're the best! Oh, the small group, the nice van and even the food (and wine) were a big plus. This trip was a real highlight of our anniversary.
