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

Kelly
My husband and our friends spent two weeks travelling around Northern France, the Loire Valley and Paris. Emilie provided us with a detailed itinerary that exceeded our expectations. The accommodations were excellent and unique providing us with a variety of B & B's. Her recommendations for tours and sights took into consideration our interests and …
Judy
I can echo everything that has been said in the previous three reviews. The personalization of this entire trip was incredible and Emilie communicated quickly and completely, both in the planning of the trip and after we were in France. My husband and I were spending four weeks in France in celebration of our 50th anniversary. We were a little …
John
In May we travelled to France for our second trip with Emilie and France Just For You, and it was just as wonderful as our first adventure! Emilie's planning is so thorough and detailed that not a thing is left to chance. The B and B's were lovely and the hosts delightful; the routes were carefully planned to give us a complete taste of Southern …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Bill & Leslie
from the US
Visiting a wine cellar in the Loire Valley
Mike & Lynda
from the US
Wine Tasting in Bordeaux
Ginger & Tom
from the US
On the Eiffel Tower
Shanna & Mike
from the US
For their First Wedding Anniversary in Provence
Carol from the US
Biking in the Luberon
Pam & Mercer
From the US
In Paris
George
Enjoying a wine of glass in the B&B garden near Mont Saint Michel
Karen & Mike
from the US
Visiting Chambord in the Loire Valley
Sandy & Dennis
from the US
In Paris by Notre Dame Cathedral
Harry
From Australia
In the War Cemetery in Normandy
Matt
from Singapore
Enjoy a cheese & cold cut platter by the pool at the B&B
Bridget & Tyler
from the US
In Monet's house kitchen in Giverny

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