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

Vania
Emilie did an outstanding job choosing ideal locations, charming B and B's and accommodating our requests. We went from Normandy to Aix to the Alps to Paris and were happy with the entire trip. She created a personalized itinerary that made our travels very easy and our experiences feel unique. No doubt I would recommend France Just for You and …
Debbie
Emilie is amazing. Going to Normandy has always been a dream of my husbands and luckily for us we found Emilie to plan our trip. Our hotel in Paris for the start of our trip was located perfectly. Within walking distance of so much for our first two days before we picked up the rental car she had arranged for us. Then onto Normandy and the Loire …
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Scott & Linda
From Australia
In Mont Saint Michel
Lorelea, Teresa, Diane & Chris
From the US
With their hostess in Lille, Northern France
Harry
From Australia
In the War Cemetery in Normandy
Nancy, Don, Jane & Ron
from Canada
In Honfleur, Normandy
Elizabeth
From Canada
At her B&B in Normandy
Anna & Trea - From the US - in a castle in Provence
Anna & Trea
From the US
In a Castle in Provence
Pam & Mercer
From the US
In Paris
Theresa & Bill
From the US
Between the vineyards & the lavenders in Provence
Teri, Kennedy & Chris from the US
in Paris !
Karla, Lee, Irm, Joel, Brenda & Eugene
from the US
At a restaurant
Trea & Anna
From the US
In a little town in Provence
Sonia & Peter
from Canada
in Carcassonne Medieval City

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