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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Andy
from the US
Enjoying a drink on a brasserie terrace in Paris
Jane & Ron
From Canada
Visiting the Opéra Garnier, in Paris
Arnold from Singapore
Is making his first French "choux"
Linda, Danny & their son Chris
from the US
In Mont Saint Michel
Chee Keong & Zack
From Malaysia
On Pegasus Bridge in Normandy for the D-Day celebrations
Ron
From the US
Cycling in the Loire Valley vineyards
Tonia & Peter
from Canada
on the Pyla sandbar near Bordeaux
Carole & Paul
from the US
Wine Tasting...
Linda
From Australia
Making Chou-Buns at Valerie's
The Loo Family
From Malaysia
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