Experience the grandeur of French baroque architecture on this enchanting journey from Rouen to Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte. Marvel at the masterpiece that inspired Versailles, with its stunning gardens designed by André Le Nôtre, exploring opulent interiors and perfect French formal gardens in the Seine-et-Marne countryside.
Your professional Daytrip driver collects you from your accommodation in Rouen and transports you safely to Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte, allowing you to explore French baroque magnificence without worrying about directions or rural chateau parking.
Start your visit at Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte by exploring the Grand Salon with its magnificent dome painted by Charles Le Brun featuring intricate mythological scenes celebrating the glory of Nicolas Fouquet, Louis XIV's ambitious finance minister. Wander through the opulent state apartments, including the King's bedroom with its elaborate Gobelin tapestries and the spectacular oval salon with its gilded decorations and painted ceiling that showcase the height of 17th-century French decorative arts. Step outside to discover André Le Nôtre's revolutionary garden design—walk the grand perspective from the chateau to the Hercules statue, then climb the grotto for the best panoramic view back to the palace and its perfect architectural proportions. Don't miss the basement kitchens with their impressive vaulted ceilings and massive stone fireplaces where elaborate feasts were prepared, and the carriage museum in the stables showcasing period vehicles, harnesses, and the lifestyle of French aristocracy. If visiting on a candlelit evening (weekends May-October), experience the chateau illuminated by 2,000 candles for a truly magical atmosphere that recreates 17th-century royal entertainment exactly as Nicolas Fouquet intended before his dramatic fall from grace and lifelong imprisonment that made this chateau a symbol of dangerous ambition. Explore opening hours and ticket prices online: https://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.