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

Cat & Family
One would think driving in a different country where cars are on the wrong side of the road and you don’t speak the language for 11 day trip would not be a smart decision. France Just for You is definitely the travel consultant you go to. Emilie’s very quick replies to queries, personal knowledge of having been to places recommended and …
Martina & Simon from the UK
A fantastic well-planned self-drive tour We had the most amazing time on our 6 week self-drive tour designed by Laura, travelling through Brittany, Loire, Dordogne, Medoc, Basque France, Languedoc, Provence, the Alps, Alsace and Champagne. This was a big trip for us and it was everything I’d hoped and dreamed and even more besides. All our …
Linda & Michael
When we received our packet, I was amazed with all the info. Emilie put into it for our trip. We needed more time in the day for places on our daily agenda that we did not get a chance to visit. We will just have to return and finish them on the next trip to the Loire. Flo and Phil's, Les Bournais was a charming place with wonderful accommodations …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Chee Keong & Zack
From Malaysia
On Pegasus Bridge in Normandy for the D-Day celebrations
Kathy & Bill
From the US
Biking in Burgundy for a day - near Chateau de la Rochepot
Amy & Louise
Wine tasting....
Sonia & Peter
from Canada
in Carcassonne Medieval City
Alan & Lucelle
From South Africa
In Mont Saint Michel at the border between Brittany & Normandy
Roy & Maureen
From Australia
In Biarritz Food Market, enjoying some white wine with oysters
Our guide with Jean's team
In the quicksands in Mont Saint Michel bay
Sue & Chris
Romantic night in Montecarlo
Teresa & Jim
From Australia
In the Basque Country
Mona, Yvette, Vernon, David
from the US
in Mont Saint Michel Bay in Normandy
Ron & Don
From Canada
In Burgundy
Carole & Paul
from the US
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