Experience the grandeur of French baroque architecture on this enchanting journey from Conflans-Sainte-Honorine to Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte. Marvel at the masterpiece that inspired Versailles, with its stunning gardens designed by André Le Nôtre, before returning through the scenic Seine-et-Marne countryside.
Your professional Daytrip driver collects you from your accommodation in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine and transports you safely to Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte, allowing you to explore French baroque magnificence without worrying about directions or parking.
Commissioned by Nicolas Fouquet, Louis XIV’s superintendent of finances, the chateau was a collaboration between the renowned architect, landscape architect, and painter-decorator who would go on to create the Château de Versailles. When it was completed, Fouquet threw a lavish banquet to impress the King with his good taste. Instead, Jean-Baptiste Colbert, an ambitious advisor, convinced the Louis that Fouquet was trying to outshine him, so Louis had Fouquet arrested and imprisoned for life. Today, the chateau has been restored to look as if Fouquet and his relatives still lived there. The innovative layout is fully furnished with lavish furniture, opulent fixtures, and magnificent artwork, all accented with fine stucco and woodwork. In the stables, the carriage museum exhibits an impressive collection of beautiful antique carriages and their equipment catered for use in the city, the country, and the hunt. Visitors can also explore the groundbreaking gardens that would set the bar for all future estates. Before scheduling your visit, please check the chateau’s hours at http://www.vaux-le-vicomte.com/en/prepare-your-visit/date-and-time/
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.