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

Mervyn
My wife and I and two friends decided we would like to visit France and by chance I found Emilie's website and initiated an online conversation with her over a year ago. We really did not know what we wanted to do, nor where we wanted to go and so our planning became a moving feast, most ably supported by Emilie. How she ever put up with our …
Linda & Michael
When we received our packet, I was amazed with all the info. Emilie put into it for our trip. We needed more time in the day for places on our daily agenda that we did not get a chance to visit. We will just have to return and finish them on the next trip to the Loire. Flo and Phil's, Les Bournais was a charming place with wonderful accommodations …
Lucelle
I was amazed when I came across the website that ALL the reviews were excellent. From the moment I started dealing with Emilie I received amazing service in planning our wonderful trip to France. I will not repeat all the details that are in the previous posts but highlight some of the exceptional service that I received. The booking of the …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Marcia & Elliott
Celebrating Marcia's birthday in a Michelin restaurant
Ron & Don
From Canada
In Burgundy
Mike & Lynda
from the US
Wine Tasting in Bordeaux
Joe
From the US
Digging & Finding a truffle in Provence
Cynthia & Roger
from the US
in Monet's House and Gardens in Giverny
David
From the US
Celebrating his 80th birthday at a cooking class in Burgundy
Frederick
from Canada
Enjoying some cheese
Athena, Joanne, Don & Paul
from the US
Spending a day biking in the Loire Valley
Heather
From Australia
At her ancestor's gravestone on Northern France
Leslie & Family
from the US
A la Tour Eiffel, Paris
Marcy, Michael & their daughters
from the US
A Paris !
Beth, Moira & Ron from USA
Enjoying a Wine Tasting in Burgundy

Last Blog Articles