4h30

Private

About this activity

Choose from a morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule and hop into your luxury car at your hotel in Paris for your journey south to Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. The inspiration behind the grand Palace of Versailles, Vaux-le-Vicomte was built in the 17th century and is today widely considered among Europe's most impressive architectural landmarks.

On arrival, one hour later, take in spectacular views of the chateau and gardens before stepping inside to start your tour of the most amazing Christmas decorated rooms you will have seen.

With your audio guide in hand, set off on an informative self-guided tour of the chateau and admire the many sumptuous furnishings, lavishly gilded walls and beautiful tapestries you find. Stroll through the exquisite private apartments and state rooms, and imagine how life would have played out here during the 17th century.

Each room has been lavishly decorated for Christmas with different schemes and different colours: crackling fire places, Christmas trees, fairy lights, gorgeous decorations will all enchant you.

Children can dress up in 17th-century costumes to play at being princes, princesses, musketeers, dukes and duchesses, and enjoy the festive decorations and illuminations to the full.

If you fancy a bite to eat, head to the castle’s restaurant where a selection of light meals can be purchased (own expense). When your time at the castle is up, your luxury car will be waiting for you and drive you back comfortably to your hotel in central Paris.

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Included

Entrance fees to Vaux-le-Vicomte
Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Paris hotels (post codes 75001 to 75020)
Transport by luxury car (Mercedes S-Class (up to 3 people), Mercedes Viano (4-6 people), or equivalents)
Audio-guide (available in French, English, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Brazilian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian)
Dressing up costumes for children from 4 to to 12 years old

Not included

Food and drinks

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Please be ready in the lobby of your hotel 15 minutes prior to departure
Please provide your mobile phone number so that the driver can contact you if there's a problem
Luxury car can take up to 6 people
Transfers will be by Mercedes S-Class (up to 3 people), Mercedes Viano (4-6 people), or equivalents.
Same rates applies for all ages
Your car(return) will be booked to collect you at the chateau at 2pm for the 10 am departure and a 6 pm for the 2pm departure (depending on your booking time). Should you wish your return to be earlier or later please advise the ticket desk at Vaux-le-Vicomte a minimum of 2 hours prior to your requested departure time (this is subject to availability at the time you request the change).
Food and drinks are available on site but are not included.
Opening hours of the Chateau: 11am to 6pm.
The sun sets around 5pm at this time of year, so please choose the 2pm departure if you want to see the illuminations outside.