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

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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 …
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Lindsay & David
From the US
Enjoying a romantic vacation in France
Mary-Ann & Ruth
From the US
Meeting Emilie in Normandy
Dina & Jim
from the US
Who just received their travel pack at home
Shirley
from Canada
In lavender fields in Provence
Trea & Anna
From the US
In a little town in Provence
Stéphanie & Vania
from the US
on the Aiguille du Midi peak in the French Alps (Chamonix)
Teresa & Jim
From Australia
In the Basque Country
David
From the US
Celebrating his 80th birthday at a cooking class in Burgundy
Amy
from the US
Enjoying a great view in Burgundy
Chris
from Singapore
Truffle hunting in Dordogne
Nathalie from Australia
...found a truffle in Provence !
Diana & Michael
A glass of wine in the Provence vineyards, what else ?

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