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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Paul & nancy
We just returned from 15 days in France, this trip was to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Emilie and her team were amazing. We started in the south of France and finished in Paris. We visited many towns and villages, Aix, Cassis, Marseilles, les Gorges du Verdon,...The personalized guide book was golden for us. The details and suggestions …
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Our Travelers’ Photos

George
Enjoying a wine of glass in the B&B garden near Mont Saint Michel
Christina
from the US
in a lavender field in Provence
Greg, Laurie, Laura & Jeff
From the US
With their B&B host near Mont Saint Michel
Linda
From Australia
Celebrating her 40th birthday in the Loire Valley
Sharyn
from the US
Taking a cooking class in Normandy
Bev & John
from Canada
in Bordeaux
Colleen & Russell
from New Zealand
Having Breakfast at the B&B
Bobbi & Andy
from the US
Walking with a private guide in Mont Saint Michel bay
Ron & Don
From Canada
In Burgundy
Tracey & Sandra
From the US
In Provence...
Sally & Mike
From the US
With their hosts in the Loire Valley
Kathy & Bill
From the US
Biking in Burgundy for a day - near Chateau de la Rochepot

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