France · Castles & Palaces

8-Hour Castle Tour of Fontainebleau, Barbizon and Maincy

8 Hours Round trip from Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Vaux le Vicomte Castle, a key precursor to Versailles
  • 02 Explore the world-famous castle of Fontainebleau
  • 03 Enjoy lunch in Barbizon, the famous village of painters
  • 04 Discover the story of Fouquet, superintendent of Louis XIV

If you are passionate about the history of France, this tour is not to be missed. Visit the castle of Fontainebleau, less than an hour from the capital, and discover the story of Fouquet, superintendent of Louis XIV, whose jealousy toward him led to his downfall. The construction of the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte can be considered the first stage in the realization of Versailles.

Visit the castle of Fontainebleau, less than an hour from the capital, and discover the story of Fouquet, superintendent of Louis XIV, whose jealousy toward him led to his downfall.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Paris, Maincy, Fontainebleau, Barbizon
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Vaux le Vicomte, Barbizon and Fontainebleau

  • 08:30 am: Meet and greet with your Paris tour guide.

  • 10:00 am: Visit Vaux le Vicomte Castle.

  • 12:30 pm: En route, have lunch in Barbizon, the famous village of painters.

  • 02:30 pm: Travel to Fontainebleau.

  • 03:00 pm: Explore the castle of Fontainebleau.

  • 05:30 pm: Head back to your accommodation.

Vaux le Vicomte Castle, Barbizon, castle of Fontainebleau

Where this trip takes you

Vaux le Vicomte Castle, Barbizon, castle of Fontainebleau

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte 4 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Paris driver-guide all day long

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Transport by private vehicle

  • Lunch (set menu - 3 courses)

  • Admission tickets to Vaux le Vicomte and Fontainebleau

  • All taxes and fees

What's Not Included

  • Drinks and personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, 77950 Maincy, France
Tour start
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, 77950 Maincy, France
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte.

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