Museum entrance, a driver-guide and air-conditioned minivan transport are included; food is extra and the minimum age is seven. 4.79 from 273 reviews at €220 per person for 10h.
In our comparison: #44 of 67 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €220 per adult.
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 259 of 273
Star breakdown of all 273 ratings
Reviewers praise the quieter chateaux and historical context; some expected a guide inside rather than audio tours.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (14 July 2025 to 1 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Vaux-le-Vicomte was built for Nicolas Fouquet, Minister of Finance, of King Louis XIV. Fouquet united the most talented French architect, artist, and gardener of his day in order to create the most splendid castle and gardens in France. This dream team consisted of the renowned architect: Louis Le Vau, the artist and interior designer: Charles Le Brun, and the the father of the French garden: André Le Nôtre. Vaux-le-Vicomte is so lovely that the TV series Versailles if filmed there!
1h 30m · Admission includedSee the Designed by André Le Nôtre these French Gardens which are 100 acres big!
30 min · Admission includedFor lunch you will be able to eat at one of the many cafés or bakeries in the town of Fontainebleau. Lunch price not included.
1hOne of the biggest and most beautiful Palaces in France, filled with the glory of the nobility of France.
1h 30m · Admission includedStop by this beautiful medieval castle on your way to Fontainebleau. You'll stop outside to take some pictures.
5 min · Admission not includedDiscover two of the most beautiful and historically interesting Chateaux in the Paris region on this small group day trip. You’ll visit the lovely Chateau and gardens of Vaux-le-Vicomte, where the “jardin à la francaise” was born and then explore the regal splendor of Fontainebleau where more than seven centuries of kings and emperors lived and created history.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #44 of 67 | €220 | 10h | 4.79 (273) | shared |
| Versailles Private Half Day Guided Tour Hotel Pickup & Transfer | €637 | 5h | 4.99 (193) | private |
| Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour : Market, Picnic & Palace | €169 | 8h | 4.92 (271) | shared |
| Paris Wine Day Tours exclusive Champagne tour incl. 3 visits | €390 | 12h | 5.0 (95) | shared |
Ranked #44 of 67 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €69 to €955, median €270; typical length 11h. 24 of 67 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 67 Day Trips