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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Fiona
From the UK
At a restaurant in Le Mans
Kelsey
from the US
With her hosts at the B&B in the Loire Valley
Lis, Mervyn & Stephen
from Australia
On the Riviera
Marcy, Mike & their daughters
from the US
in front of Clos Vougeot in Burgundy
Scott & Linda
From Australia
In Mont Saint Michel
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from the US
In Chaumont castle, Loire Valley
Kim
From the US
Enjoying a glass of wine in Amboise
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From the US
Girls trip to France !
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Biking in the Luberon
Karen & Tony
From Australia
In Villandry Gardens, in the Loire Valley
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From Great Britain
In a winery in Provence
Karen
from the US
Eating lunch at Jules Verne restaurant at the top of the Eiffel tower

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