Hi. #1) I don’t know how to search for discussions in the Forum related to a particular topic. Can someone advise me? I don’t want to go through countless pages in an attempt not to ask a question that people have already responded to. But here goes:
Posted by
SE Pennsylvania
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You will be more likely to get answers if you give some hint in your title. I suggest editing it to sometime like:
Day tours from Paris questions
Posted by
Chicago
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Check on their website to see if there is a shuttle from the train station and go when there is one. It is a fair piece from the train station and cabs are not waiting when you arrive. We had some difficulty getting a cab when we went; the people at the chateau called one for us when we left. It is a wonderful place to visit and if you can do it when there is shuttle service then I'd do it that way.
https://janettravels.wordpress.com/2010/09/20/vaux-le-vicomte-our-last-chateau/
We did it nearly 15 years ago as you can see and there was no shuttle at the time of year we went.
apparently they now run a shuttle from the Melun station and I would plan to use that:
https://vaux-le-vicomte.com/en/prepare-your-visit/access-transport/
Posted by
DE
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I took the shuttle in November 2022, very straightforward. The chateau is gorgeous, and the included audio turn brought the place to life. I highly recommend it!
If you are up to it, an additional 2 or 3€ gives you access to the cupola, well worth it. At the time I went, you payed for this while on the tour, so you can decide in the moment.
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Sorry I guess I pressed the reply butto. I was Paris for the month of November 2023 And I love to attend the Christmas markets. One of the highlights of my trip, At the top of my list, Was the Christmas visit To the Chateau! Fabulous, Magical, Exciting, I can't begin to tell you What a wonderful experience it was. Enough so that I will come back At another time.
If you walk out of the train station just go to the street directly in front of it, straight out. I believe there is a bar / restaurant and there should be people mingling at a bus stop and there was a shuttle. It was raining that day 100% and it was also the first day that the Chateau opened for the Christmas Extravaganza. I believe when you booked the tickets you can book the shuttle for around trip fee. Definitely worth it.