Fontainebleau

Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte

  • Description

    With its richness, complexity and power to surprise, the magnificent castle of Fontainebleau sums up the history of France.
    From Francis I (the castle was his favorite residence) to Napoleon III, each sovereign left a unique mark on the structure and its grounds.

    Vaux-le-Vicomte was the tragic setting for the downfall of Fouquet, a faithful minister who paid the price of life imprisonment, accused of an embezzlement he did not commit, victim of the jealousy of king Louis XIV.
    Vaux was a heaven for leading French artists. Writers, poets, painters and sculptors gave the best of their talents to the glory of Vaux.
    A preserved genuine masterpiece of French 17 century art. The architect, decorator and gardener who created Vaux-le-Vicomte are the same who will create Versailles.

    – Private tour “à la carte” (no mixed group), duration: 8h
    – “Skip the line” private guided tour inside Fontainebleau Great Apartments
    – Reservation and entrance fees to Fontainebleau Great apartments and Vaux-le-Vicomte castle and gardens included
    – Pick-up from your hotel and transportation by minibus

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