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The best Fontainebleau day trips from Paris

Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte in one day by coach, private tours with pickup, a ticket with the Châteaubus to Vaux and a Christmas evening at Vaux: here is which day to book, with honest advice on the long day in a coach, what entry is included, and the Tuesday closure.

By the Best Things to Do in Paris editorial team 6 tours compared Prices checked 24 October 2026

See our 6 picks
The Château de Fontainebleau reflected in the Carp Pond under white clouds
Short answer

Yes, Fontainebleau is an easy day trip from Paris. A guided coach day with Vaux-le-Vicomte takes about 9 hours and starts from €84.

The château is closed on Tuesdays. Its park and gardens are free. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.

Our 6 picks for Fontainebleau

All six have free cancellation. The last two have fewer than 10 reviews so far.

Fontainebleau day trips compared

Fontainebleau day trips compared
TourFromDurationPickupWho it suitsWhy we picked it
Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte day tour 4.4 (601)€84
per person		9 hoursMeet on siteTwo châteaux at the lowest priceThe most reviewed day here: 4.4 from 601 reviews, from €84.
Château de Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte tour 4.8 (122)€220
per person		10 hoursMeet on siteA guide for the whole dayA live guide all day, with 4.8 from 122 reviews.
Private Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte tour 4.9 (44)€257
per person		8 hoursPickup includedCouples and families, privateThe best rating here, 4.9 from 44 reviews, with pickup.
Vaux-le-Vicomte ticket with the Châteaubus 4.4 (76)€30
per person		5 hoursMeet on siteGoing on your ownThe cheapest way to see Vaux, from €30, with 4.4 from 76 reviews.
Private tour of Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau 4.4 (9)€270
per person		10 h 30 minPickup includedA long private dayA private day with pickup, rated 4.4 from 9 reviews.
Christmas at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte 5.0 (3)€70
per person		6 hoursMeet on siteA festive evening outA seasonal trip, rated 5.0 from 3 reviews.
  • Group size is stated for one tour only: Château de Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte tour, max 100.
  • All 6 offer free cancellation.
  • Group options: private option for 2 tours (Private Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte tour and Private tour of Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau).
  • Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

A Fontainebleau tour from Paris

The tours here take 8 to 10.5 hours and visit both Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte. That is a long day, much of it on the road.

Check what each one includes. The coach day from €84 has entry and audio guides but no live guide. The minibus tour has a guide all day. The private tours include pickup and entry, but no guide.

The coach day meets at the Pullman Paris Centre Bercy. The minibus tour meets at La Flamme, Avenue de Wagram.

For other places a day trip from Paris can reach, see our day-trip guide.

Château de Fontainebleau: tickets and hours

The ticket covers the Grands Appartements and the Napoleon I Museum, and it is valid all day. The château lists €15 for groups of 20 or more. All tours here include entry.

The château is open every day except Tuesday. It is also closed on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.

A video guide costs €4, in 11 languages. The château is in the Paris Museum Pass.

Château de Fontainebleau hours, on the official site
MonthsOpenLast entry
October to March9:30 am to 5 pm4:15 pm
April to September9:30 am to 6 pm5:15 pm

The park and gardens

The park and gardens are free, even on a Tuesday. The château is at Place Charles de Gaulle, 77300 Fontainebleau.

Vaux-le-Vicomte tickets and the Châteaubus

The Vaux ticket here starts from €30. It includes the château with a 3D sound audio guide, the gardens and the carriage museum.

It also includes a round-trip Châteaubus from Melun station. You buy the train to Melun yourself. Plan about 5 hours.

At Christmas, an evening trip goes by bus from Bercy. It shows the salons decorated for the Grand Noël and a light show at 6 pm.

Going on your own

You can reach Fontainebleau by train. Trains leave from Gare de Lyon for Fontainebleau-Avon, about 40 minutes away. A bus goes on from the station to the château. A €2.55 Métro-Train-RER ticket covers the ride each way.

Heading on to Champagne from here? See our Reims to Paris by train guide.

Booking tips for Fontainebleau

  1. Never on a Tuesday

    The château is closed on Tuesdays. Pick another day, or just walk the free park.

  2. Know what you can cancel

    All six offer free cancellation, as the listings show it. Check the deadline before you book.

  3. Check your meeting point

    Group tours meet at Bercy or Avenue de Wagram. The private tours pick you up in Paris. The Vaux ticket starts at Melun station.

  4. Bring lunch money

    Lunch is not included on the day tours. Bring water and snacks for the coach.

  5. Walking and access

    Most listings say the tours do not suit people with mobility issues or wheelchair users.

Fontainebleau day trips: questions and answers

How do I get to Fontainebleau from Paris?
The easiest way is a tour with a coach or a private car. On your own, take the train to Fontainebleau-Avon. The €2.55 Métro-Train-RER ticket covers it.

Is the Château de Fontainebleau open every day?
No. It is closed on Tuesdays, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. It opens 9:30 am to 5 pm from October to March, and to 6 pm from April to September.

Can I see Fontainebleau and Vaux-le-Vicomte in one day?
Yes. The tours here visit both in 8 to 10.5 hours. The coach day takes about 9 hours and starts from €84.

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Written by the Best Things to Do in Paris editorial team.