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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Our Travelers’ Photos

Ron
From the US
Cycling in the Loire Valley vineyards
Christina & her niece
from Australia
In the Wolves Sanctuary in Guéret
George
Enjoying a wine of glass in the B&B garden near Mont Saint Michel
Joe & Beth
From the US
Truffle hunting in Provence
Steve & Diana
from California
in Normandy
Karen & Tony
From Australia
In Villandry Gardens, in the Loire Valley
Jill, Wayne & Varenne (the dog)
from the US
Enjoying Mont Saint Michel away from the crowds, Normandy
Sue & Chris
Romantic night in Montecarlo
Stephanie & Vania
from Canada
At the top of Aiguille du Midi, by the Mont Blanc, in the French Alps
Ginger & Tom
from the US
On the Eiffel Tower
Teri, Kennedy & Chris from the US
in Paris !
Bonnie & her 2 daughters
from Canada
In Ménerbes, Provence

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