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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Tracey & Sandra
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Our Travelers’ Photos

Jill, Wayne & Varenne (the dog)
from the US
Enjoying Mont Saint Michel away from the crowds, Normandy
Clemmer & Dennis
From the US
After folding the US flag in the Meuse Argonne War Cemetery - Eastern France
The Loo Family
From Malaysia
At the breakfast table in the Loire Valley
Kate & Jake
from the US
On their honeymoon in front of Chenonceau castle
Tonia & Peter
from Canada
at the Louvre Museum in Paris
Muriel & Michael
from the US
In Utah Beach, Normandy
Chee Keong & Zack
From Malaysia
On Pegasus Bridge in Normandy for the D-Day celebrations
Anna & Trea - From the US - in a castle in Provence
Anna & Trea
From the US
In a Castle in Provence
Cathy & Rich
from the US
Walking Mont Saint Michel Bay
Bob & Naomi
From the US
In Monet's gardens in Giverny, Normandy
Kelsey
from the US
With her hosts at the B&B in the Loire Valley
Mary-Ann & Ruth
From the US
Meeting Emilie in Normandy

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