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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In Biarritz, Basque Country
Carole & Paul
from the US
Wine Tasting...
Marcia & Elliott
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Kathie, Brian, Joan & Richard
from the US
In Monet's gardens in Giverny
Georgia & Matt from Australia
Cooking fresh stawberries from Carpentras in Provence
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in Paris !
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From the US
At the hotel in Lyon
David
From the US
Celebrating his 80th birthday at a cooking class in Burgundy
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From Australia
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From Great Britain
In a winery in Provence
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