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

Jodi
My husband and I have both been to Europe multiple times in our school/college days but not since we've been married- so over 19 years! We finally got it together to plan a return trip together. Since it had been so long we weren't confident in planning it on our own but didn't want to be hearded around like cattle. Anyway, we found Emilie and she …
David
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Kellie
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Anna & Trea
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In a Castle in Provence
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from the US
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The Rimlinger Family
from Australia
Came to find out about their French ancestors
Teresa & Jim
From Australia
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From the UK
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From Singapoure
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from Canada
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Harry
From Australia
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from Canada
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from the US
For their First Wedding Anniversary in Provence
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from the US
Wine Tasting...
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from the US
In Chaumont castle, Loire Valley

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