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15 Fontainebleau and Chartres Day Trips from Paris to Build a Day Around

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Good fontainebleau and chartres day trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Fontainebleau & Vaux-le-Vicomte Châteaux Day Tour from Paris - Meeting in Paris and riding to the estate
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Fontainebleau & Vaux-le-Vicomte Châteaux Day Tour from Paris

1.Fontainebleau & Vaux-le-Vicomte Châteaux Day Tour from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 454 reviews · 9 hours · from $123Our pick

Travel from Paris to two exceptional châteaux by air-conditioned coach. Explore Vaux-le-Vicomte with its Fouquet-voiced audio tour and formal gardens, then visit Fontainebleau, a former royal residence, at your own pace. No live guide accompanies the group.

“Travel and tickets were arranged very well. The timing mentioned in the plan was followed to the dot. Over-all, I really enjoyed the trip. I would recommend the same. 🙂”

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Giverny Monet's Garden & Auvers-sur-Oise with Van Gogh House Full Day From Paris - Inside Monet’s home and studio life
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Giverny Monet’s Garden & Auvers-sur-Oise with Van Gogh House Full Day From Paris

2.Giverny Monet’s Garden & Auvers-sur-Oise with Van Gogh House Full Day From Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $266Top rated

Spend 10 hours with a guide such as Alice, Izzy, Brune, or Clement visiting Monet’s gardens, home, grave, and Van Gogh’s final residence and grave. Travel by air-conditioned minivan with no more than eight people, and enjoy free time for lunch in Auvers-sur-Oise.

“Izzy was an excellent guide! We loved the history given about the two artists and the tour of the beautiful country side. Izzy shared wonderful details about the areas as well as the artists She was a great and safe driver who had wonderful tips on where to eat or get treats along the way. Highly recommend!”

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Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte Chateaux Day Trip from Paris - Leaving Paris from Pullman Bercy
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Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte Chateaux Day Trip from Paris

3.Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte Chateaux Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 339 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $138

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Paris to Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau. Explore both castles independently with audio guides, visit gardens and fountains, climb Vaux-le-Vicomte’s dome, and return to Paris around 6:15 pm. This is transport and admission, not a guided tour.

“The WOW moment when you first see the double staircase at Fontainebleau. Sumptuous rooms, tapestries, and furniture.”

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Fontainebleau and Vaux-Le-Vicomte Castle Small-Group Day Trip From Paris - Vaux-le-Vicomte: France’s elegant warning story
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Fontainebleau and Vaux-Le-Vicomte Castle Small-Group Day Trip From Paris

4.Fontainebleau and Vaux-Le-Vicomte Castle Small-Group Day Trip From Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $266

Spend about 10 hours visiting Vaux-le-Vicomte, Fontainebleau, and a medieval castle photo stop from Paris. A driver-guide such as Will, Cesar, Valeria, or Brune leads a group of up to eight in an air-conditioned minivan. Admission is included, but lunch is not.

“We had a wonderful visit and our guide / driver was very informative. I think her name was Valaria..”

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From Paris: Chateau de Fontainebleau & Vaux-Le-Vicomte Tour - A useful contrast at Fontainebleau
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From Paris: Chateau de Fontainebleau & Vaux-Le-Vicomte Tour

5.Chateau de Fontainebleau & Vaux-Le-Vicomte Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 10 hours · from $259

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from Paris to Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau. Explore the château interiors with audio guides, stroll Vaux-le-Vicomte’s 99-acre French gardens, and hear the stories behind Napoleon, Louis XIV, and Nicolas Fouquet from an English-speaking guide.

“Valeria was personal and helped us make the best of our time. Would do another trip with her anytime!”

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Vaux le Vicomte Chateau Entry Ticket and Chateaubus Transfer - Getting from Paris Gare de Lyon to Melun
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Vaux le Vicomte Chateau Entry Ticket and Chateaubus Transfer

6.Vaux le Vicomte Chateau Entry Ticket and Chateaubus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 5 hours · from $35Best value

Take the R train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Melun, then ride the Chateaubus to Vaux-le-Vicomte. Explore the chateau, French formal gardens, carriage museum, and garden trails with a 3D audio guide in English, French, German, or Chinese. Check shuttle times carefully, especially off season.

“Not gréât. When we got to Melun there were no signs of where to catch the Chateauxbus. We asked many people and ended up taking an Uber at our expensé. Then when we got to the château we saw that the tickets were 15 euros when we had paid 60 which included the useless transportation. After touring the château we found that the Chateaubus only runs infrequently during off season. Save your money and just go independently!”

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Chartres Cathedral 5 Hours Tour from Paris with Private Transport - The 90-minute drive from Paris
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Chartres Cathedral 5 Hours Tour from Paris with Private Transport

7.Chartres Cathedral 5 Hours Tour from Paris with Private Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $406

Travel by private car from Paris to Chartres with a guide such as Caroline, Corrine, Lilith, or Kiko. Explore the Gothic cathedral, stained glass, labyrinth, crypt, towers, and old town, with a flexible private itinerary and hotel pickup.

“Great driver and tour guide. Picked us up on time and got us quickly to Chartres. The Cathedral is amazing and looks great after most of the interior has been refurbished. Our guide presented great information on the Cathedral stained glass and statuary. Would highly recommend if you have time in Paris to see the Cathedral in Chartres.”

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From Paris: Fontainebleau & Vaux-le-Vicomte Private Tour - Leaving Paris in a private vehicle
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From Paris: Fontainebleau & Vaux-le-Vicomte Private Tour

8.Fontainebleau & Vaux-le-Vicomte Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 34 reviews · 8 hours · from $303

Travel from Paris by private vehicle to Fontainebleau Palace and Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. You will have entry tickets, hotel pickup, and time to explore both sites, with a driver-host such as Yasser, Anas, or Nasser helping you get oriented.

“This was a solid day-trip out of Paris, and after 6-7 times in the city it was well-worth it to come to these locations. Anas, our driver was extremely friendly. If your French is not great, not to worry, his English is perfect. :) I was a reticent to book a trip with a new company with no reviews, but I’m glad we did. Looks like we’re the first!”

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Luxury Evening Dining Experience at Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte - The limousine ride from Paris to Maincy
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Luxury Evening Dining Experience at Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte

9.Luxury Evening Dining Experience at Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $645

Travel from Paris by luxury car to Vaux-le-Vicomte for a 45-minute self-drive through the gardens, an audio-guided château visit, and a three-course dinner with Champagne and wine beneath more than 2,000 candles.

“Our driver was gracious and the ride was comfortable and relaxing. The Golf Cart ride through the Gardens was lovely the Chateau tour was beautiful and informative Erik, our guide, was delightful. The dining experience was delicious and... best of all... the evening candle-lit views of the Chateau and grounds were perfect. Thank you Viator Team. It was the perfect, memorable and romantic evening. Everything I had hoped it would be.”

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Fontainebleau Private Guided Tour: Half-Day Trip from Paris - Entering the château and choosing your route
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Fontainebleau Private Guided Tour: Half-Day Trip from Paris

10.Fontainebleau Private Guided Tour: Half-Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $0

Travel from Paris to Fontainebleau with a private driver-guide, then explore the royal château at your own pace. You’ll see Napoleon’s apartments, ornate galleries, the horseshoe staircase, and formal gardens. The visit lasts about two hours, so plan your route before entering.

“Our guide, Ricardo, was fantastic! He answered all our questions and added many interesting facts. I highly recommend this tour!”

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Day Trip to Fontainebleau : Horse Riding, Gastronomy and Castle - Meeting the horses in Fontainebleau Forest
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Day Trip to Fontainebleau : Horse Riding, Gastronomy and Castle

11.Day Trip to Fontainebleau : Horse Riding, Gastronomy and Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,941

Leave Paris at 9 a.m. with a private driver, fresh fruit, and pastries. Ride gentle horses for 90 minutes through Fontainebleau Forest, enjoy a gastronomic lunch with wine, then explore the château and gardens with a local guide before returning to Paris.

“Such a special day! Horse ride through forest was magical and tour of castle was amazing! This was one of our favorite days in France.”

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Giverny & Auvers sur Oise Private Day Trip with Monet & Van Gogh Tour from Paris - Monet’s house and the Clos Normand garden
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Giverny & Auvers sur Oise Private Day Trip with Monet & Van Gogh Tour from Paris

12.Giverny & Auvers sur Oise Private Day Trip with Monet & Van Gogh Tour from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $722

Travel from Paris by private air-conditioned minibus to Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny, then follow Van Gogh through Auvers-sur-Oise. English-speaking driver-guides such as Jean-Paul, Ange, and Gil tailor the day, with priority entry included and time to visit Van Gogh’s final home.

“It was a really enjoyable day.. with a guide who shared nuggets of information from the city of Paris to the towns of Giverny, Auvers and everything in between. With a personal vehicle, we could decide to spend more or less time at each location which was useful with young children around.”

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From Paris: Château de Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte - Vaux-le-Vicomte: the estate that set the bar high
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From Paris: Château de Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte

13.Château de Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $231

Travel from Paris in a small, maximum-four-person vehicle to Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte. Expect castle admission, audio guides, bottled water, WiFi, and a driver such as Yasser who handles transport and practical directions. Lunch is not included, so plan your break.

“The tour itself is good. However our driver got us almost an hour and a half later than advised. It appeared he over slept and did not have time to shower. The car had a bug splatted windshield and there was no washer fluid to clean it. The late pick up meant lunch much later than it would have been so we rushed main attraction because we were all hungry. The driver said he was late due to heavy traffic not a good excuse for someone who lives in the city. This was an expensive day so things should have run as advertised. The driver was nice enough and did…”

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Chateau of Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte 9-Hour Private Tour - Fontainebleau: royal rooms and Napoleon’s mark
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Chateau of Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte 9-Hour Private Tour

14.Chateau of Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte 9-Hour Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $649

Spend about nine hours with a private guide and driver visiting Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte from Paris. Guides such as Lilite, Lilit, Kiko, and Stefan bring the palaces to life, while hotel pickup, included admission, and a private vehicle keep the day easy and personal.

“Our guide Lilit (sp) Was informed and competent Enjoyed our day immensely Darko our driver was also calm and made our journey stress free”

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VAUX-VICOMTE: Candlelit evenings-every Saturday from may to sept - Entering the estate under candlelight
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VAUX-VICOMTE: Candlelit evenings-every Saturday from may to sept

15.VAUX-VICOMTE: Candlelit evenings-every Saturday from may to sept

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $866

Travel by private vehicle from your Paris hotel to Vaux-le-Vicomte for an evening of candlelit gardens, château rooms, and a three-course dinner at Les Charmilles. You may be accompanied by guide Oliver. Explore at your own pace before the 11 pm fireworks, then return to Paris.

“I booked this trip with a friend so we could surprise our wives on our last night in Paris. It was quite a hit! Our guide, Oliver, was amazing he put everything together from transportation, and dinner reservations at an amazing restraunt, to champagne before the fireworks display. It was an unforgettable evening.”

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