Leave Paris for the day and take a small group day tour by minivan to visit the two magnificent chateaux: Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte. You'll be picked up and dropped off at your centrally located Paris hotel by air-conditioned minivan, which holds a maximum of only eight passengers and ensures you'll receive individual attention from your expert tour guide.
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Recorded commentary by audio headphones
- Small group ensures personal service
- Lunch included
You first stop after pick up from your hotel in Paris is the Castle of Fontainebleau, a favored residence of French kings for eight centuries. The
audio-guided tour inside the castle is followed by free time in the
castle's gardens.
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.
Schedule details
Barbizon, Fontianebleau and vaux Le Vicomte by minivan
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Departure Point:
Centrally located Paris hotel (Zip codes 75001-75020)Departure Time:
- 8:15am
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Return Details:
Returns to original departure point at approximately 5:30pmPricing information
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Additional information
Barbizon, Fontainebleau and Vaux Le Vicomte by Minivan
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Inclusions:
- Entrance fees
- Lunch with drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan ( maximum 8 passengers)
- Professional guide
Exclusions:
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drink, unless specified
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- All guests will seated at tables of 6 - 8 people, a table for two is not available
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