1-day tour to Fontainebleau Palace + Chateau de Vaux-Le-Vicomte [Audio guide in Chinese, no guided service]

Trip Overview

Depart from the meeting point in central Paris at 9:15 am and head to the Château de Fontainebleau. After a 1 hour and 15 minute drive, you'll enter the Fontainebleau Forest and arrive directly at the impressive castle.

Fontainebleau is a royal and imperial castle that has been continuously inhabited for seven centuries. Dating back to the 12th century, it served as one of the residences for French rulers from Francis I to Napoleon III.

After the tour, you can freely explore the vast park surrounding the castle and its three picturesque gardens.

Then you can enjoy lunch on the lawn or at the restaurant in Fontainebleau Palace.

In the afternoon, we will head to Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte to begin the second leg of our journey, which is just a 45-minute drive.

Vaux-le-Vicomte and its gardens are masterpieces of mid-17th century classical architecture, created by three brilliant artists who worked for Nicolas Fouquet, the wealthy French superintendent of finances under Louis XIV. Following the audio guide route, you'll explore Nicolas Fouquet's private apartments, state rooms, as well as the castle's grand kitchens and vaulted wine cellars. The narration provides an incredible 3D audio experience, adding a whole new dimension to your castle visit.

You still have time to enter the dome of Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte and admire the magnificent views of the castle park. You can also take time to stroll through the splendid French gardens of the 35-hectare estate, featuring sculpted hedges, water features, and vibrant flower beds.

Departing from Vaux le Vicomte at 5:00 PM, scheduled to arrive in downtown Paris around 6:30 PM.

Tour start location

Paris Boarding time: 09:15 Boarding location: Hotel Pullman Bercy, 1 rue de Libourne, 75012 Paris

Drop-off location *For reference only, the actual location is subject to the guide's arrangement.

Paris

Inclusions:

• Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau Palace admission ticket
• Air-conditioned bus transfer throughout
• Audio guides and personal headphone devices

Exclusions:

• Meals
• Accommodation
• Tour guide service
• Other items not covered in the above inclusions

Special Notes:

1) Our itinerary does not allow any animals.

2) Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

3) Except for multi-day tours, our 1-day tour vehicles are not equipped with facilities to store customers' luggage. However, there is some tolerance for bags, handbags, and generally anything that can be placed on your lap while seated. We are not authorized to store luggage at the agency as we must comply with government regulations in this regard (i.e., the "Vigipirate" plan).

4) There is no toilet on board, toilets are only provided on buses during full-day or multi-day tours to France.

5) Some of our tours are suitable for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility, provided they can board the bus independently and their wheelchair is foldable. Paris Opentour has 6 wheelchair-accessible buses, all operating on the "Grand Tour" route. In all such cases, please notify us in advance so the appropriate bus can be arranged to arrive at the required location when needed.

6) It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Additionally, you should plan your attire in case of rain or colder-than-usual weather (or simply for visiting churches and crypts where temperatures might be chilly). For dinner cruises and cabaret shows, formal attire is required: jeans and sneakers are not permitted.

7) Some of our tours include meals. The menu we have selected for you can be found on our website or in the product sheet at our agency. You may request special menus (allergies, gluten-free options, vegetarian menus, etc.). Simply use the "Contact Us" page to submit your special requests.

8) For guided or audio guide tours, you need to select the tour language. Available languages may vary depending on the tour and departure date.