Rouen to Maintenon Chateau and Chartres: Day trip
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About your trip
Combine aristocratic elegance with Gothic magnificence on this journey through the Eure-et-Loir region. Begin at Chateau de Maintenon, former home of Louis XIV's secret wife, then continue to Chartres Cathedral with its world-famous stained glass windows and medieval pilgrimage atmosphere.
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Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Rouen whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
Relax as your Daytrip driver handles routes between Chateau de Maintenon and Chartres Cathedral, so you can focus on royal romance and Gothic splendor without worrying about timing or directions.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions in Chateau de Maintenon and Chartres should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €222
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€666
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Rouen
You choose the pickup spot.
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Chateau de Maintenon
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 h 30 min - admission not included


Explore Chateau de Maintenon, the intimate residence of Madame de Maintenon, born Françoise d'Aubigné, who rose from poverty to become Louis XIV's secret second wife and one of the most influential women in French history. Tour her private apartments with their period furnishings, personal effects, and intimate scale that contrasts dramatically with Versailles' grandeur, and visit the King's apartment where Louis XIV stayed during his frequent romantic visits away from court protocol. Stroll through the formal French gardens designed by André Le Nôtre with their geometric parterres, hidden groves, and romantic walking paths, then walk to the park's far end to see the impressive ruins of the massive Roman-style aqueduct that Louis XIV began building to carry water from the Eure River to Versailles—an ambitious engineering project that consumed enormous resources and employed thousands of workers but was never completed due to technical challenges and astronomical costs. The chateau offers a more personal glimpse into royal life away from Versailles' formality, with guided tours revealing court intrigue, secret romance, and the remarkable influence of this devoutly religious woman who shaped the Sun King's later years and policies while maintaining her position through intelligence, discretion, and genuine affection. Peruse ticket prices https://www.chateaudemaintenon.fr/en/plan-your-visit/prices and seasonal hours https://www.chateaudemaintenon.fr/en/plan-your-visit/opening-times before visiting.
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Chartres
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included




Back to Rouen
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, here are the answers.Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.
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