About 28 miles south-east of Paris on the way to Burgundy, the Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte is a magnificent castle of architectural symmetry and balance.

It's construction was ordered by Nicolas Fouquet, superintendent of the finances of King Louis XIV. The Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte is an harmonious blend of Baroque architecture, interior and landscape design.

The castle was an immense cost for the State and the extravagant parties organized for the upper-class showed the instability of the glorious French realm.

Vaux le Vicomte is difficult to reach from Paris by public transportation, so we recommend hiring a car, or if you're on one of our self-drive tours, we can include a stop there on the way to Burgundy.

Better to visit on a self-drive itinerary towards Burgundy

Our Travelers’ Reviews

Paul & nancy
We just returned from 15 days in France, this trip was to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Emilie and her team were amazing. We started in the south of France and finished in Paris. We visited many towns and villages, Aix, Cassis, Marseilles, les Gorges du Verdon,...The personalized guide book was golden for us. The details and suggestions …
William
Laura did such an amazing job tailoring our dream trip through the south of France. Everything was professionally done and the service and communication were perfect. Thanks to their hard work organising all of the minute details we were able to enjoy and relax all of the fun activities that they planned for us. And the guidebook is an absolute …
Liz & Bruce
We definitely experienced a new way of traveling : out-of-the-way places, local markets and quaint little restaurants. We met a lot of French people and other travelers and always had a great time ! We had already gone to France twice in the past, but thanks to Emily and Guilaume we rediscovered this fabulous country in a whole new way. We are …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Sonia & Peter
from Canada
in Carcassonne Medieval City
Amy
from the US
Enjoying a great view in Burgundy
Arnold from Singapore
Is making his first French "choux"
Alexis, Stefanie and Paul...with Emilie & Family
from the US
At the B&B in the Loire Valley
Trea & Anna
From the US
In a little town in Provence
Darlene & Howard
from the US
At Emilie's parents with Jeanne & Pauline (our daughters)
The Khaw Family
From Malaysia
With their guide Raphaelle in Paris with Notre Dame Cathedral in the background.
Jim
From Australia
At the top of the Rhune mount in the Basque Country
John & David
David & John from Canada
Chocolate & Wine tasting in Carcassonne
Roy & Maureen
From Australia
In Biarritz Food Market, enjoying some white wine with oysters
Tonya & Robert
From the US
In Versailles - Hall of Mirrors
Scott & Linda
From Australia
In Mont Saint Michel