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From Melun: Vaux-le-Vicomte Day Trip with Chateaubus Shuttle

Water show in fountain inside the gardens of Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

View of the King's Room inside Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

Grand Salon inside Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

Explore the castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte from Melun for half a day. Learn about the artistry of the estate built in the 17th century with audio guides.

Highlights

Discover the magic of a French castle with a half-day tour and round-trip shuttle transfers to Vaux-le-Vicomte. Click here to view the shuttle timetable.
Learn about the castle’s architectural past with your audio guide as you take in the gilded oak paneling, gold-framed paintings, and marble sculptures.
Explore Le Nôtre's stunning gardens with vast terraces cascading down a hillside and formal landscaping that inspired the Palace of Versailles.
Imagine yourself as a guest at an aristocratic ball, gliding across the same marble floors bathed in golden light as the French nobility once did.
Did you know? Vaux-le-Vicomte's pool tricks your eyes! Stand in the right spot and the round pool turns oval!

Inclusions

Half-day trip to Vaux-le-Vicomte castle
Audio guide in English, French, German, and Chinese
Round-trip bus transfers from Melun

Exclusions

Train tickets from Paris to Melun train station

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Immerse yourself in French history

Step back in time as you approach the Vaux-le-Vicomte castle from Melun, France in your local shuttle bus. The castle is a masterpiece of the French architect Lois Le Vau, where the towering chimneys hint at the innovative heating systems within. The palace is a testament to the French formal style design that would dominate European architecture for years to come. Stroll along the marbled floors surrounded by golden framed paintings and learn the history of the place with your multilingual guide narrating stories behind each stunning piece. Delve into the captivating story of the power struggle between King Louis XIV and his finance minister, Nicolas Fouquet, whose ambition and extravagant tastes left a lasting mark on French history.

A day of discovery at Vaux-le-Vicomte castle

Beyond the castle walls, a wonderland awaits. Explore Le Notre's breathtaking formal gardens that inspired the iconic gardens of Versailles. Stand at the central allée, a dramatic visual axis that creates a sense of awe and grandeur. Admire the impressive water theater at the palace, a masterpiece of hydraulic engineering that showcases choreographed water displays set to music.

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Re-entry is not allowed inside the venue.

Accessibility

This venue is not wheelchair/pram/stroller friendly, except for access to the ground floor of the palace.
Electric cars are available for rent to visit the French Formal Garden.
Guide dogs are allowed at the venue.
The venue provides toilets for the disabled.

Additional information

Click here to view the shuttle timetable.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.