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14 November 2026 – 3 January 2027

The Royal Christmas Escape

Fontainebleau in the winter light, then the magic of the Grand Noël at Vaux-le-Vicomte as night falls.

Noon–8pm Pick-up in Paris 2–4 guests
Château de Fontainebleau
Château de Fontainebleau
Fontainebleau at dusk
Fontainebleau at dusk
Fontainebleau in winter
Fontainebleau in winter
Vaux-le-Vicomte by candlelight
Vaux-le-Vicomte by candlelight

A later start for a festive day: the royal apartments of Fontainebleau in the afternoon, then Vaux-le-Vicomte, dressed for Christmas.

Your day

  1. Pick-up at your address

    Your private driver meets you at your hotel or home, anywhere in Paris.

  2. Château de Fontainebleau

    Château de Fontainebleau

    The royal apartments and the Galerie François I, in the soft winter light.

  3. Grand Noël at Vaux-le-Vicomte

    Grand Noël at Vaux-le-Vicomte

    Illuminations, decorated salons, festive gardens and the ice rink, subject to opening conditions.

  4. Back to your address

    Drop-off wherever you like in Paris, with a day that belonged to you alone.

Private rates

Private Escape

Your private day, tickets bought on site.

2 guests€699
3 guests€799
4 guests€899

Total price for your group, in a private vehicle. Meals are not included.

Included

  • Private car and driver for the day
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your address in Paris
  • A day organised around you, in English or French

Not included

  • Entrance tickets, unless you add them
  • Meals

Practical information

DurationAbout 8 hours
GroupPrivate, 2 to 4 guests
Travelling alone? Contact us.
Pick-upYour address in Paris
LanguagesEnglish, French
Deposit30% online, balance before your day
Customize your experience

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A professional photo session during your day, retouched photos delivered online.

From €190 per groupSubject to confirmation
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14 November 2026 – 3 January 2027€699Next available: Sat 14 Nov
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