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Day visit to Château de Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte
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Day visit to Château de Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte

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A 9-10 hour day trip visiting Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, the 17th-century estate said to have inspired Versailles, followed by the UNESCO-listed Château de Fontainebleau, home to French royalty for seven centuries. Audio-guided, self-paced visits at both sites with time to explore the gardens.

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Address

77950 Maincy, France
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Hours

Full-day tour, 9-10 hours, morning departure from Paris.
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Booking

Booking required

Duration

9h

Best time

early morning

Intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Good to know

  • A golf cart rental at Vaux-le-Vicomte costs extra (bring a driver's license if you want one). The two châteaux have very different scales, so pace yourself.
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Reviews

Called the trip outstanding and well worth the time and money, preferring the audio guide since it let them go at their own pace.

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📍 Maincy

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