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

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 …
Lawrence
Staying in B&B’s is a great way to see the country and meet the people who live there in their normal environment. And, “France Just for You” provides an excellent way to have this experience. Emilie’s knowledge and detailed planning made the trip exciting and enjoyable! We will definitely seek her out for our next trip to France.
Patty & Tim
France Just for You made our trip to France a very wonderful experience! Emilie asked what we'd like to do and she did all of the work. From booking charming, cozy hotels and b&b's to creating itineraries tailored toward our interests. The book she created for us included directions and suggested hikes in Paris, Bayeux, Honfleur and Giverny. We …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Bonnie & her 2 daughters
from Canada
In Ménerbes, Provence
Patty & Tim
from the US
In front of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
Dan & Kim
From the US
Romantic time in Paris...
Elisabeth & Randy
From Canada
In Vimy Ridge Memorial
Joe & Beth
From the US
Truffle hunting in Provence
Jill, Wayne & Varenne (the dog)
from the US
Enjoying Mont Saint Michel away from the crowds, Normandy
Scott
From Australia
Making "chou" buns in the Loire Valley
Shirley & Bob
from the US
After a concert in Paris
Tonya & Robert
From the US
In Versailles - Hall of Mirrors
Peter
from Canada
Truffle Hunting in Dordogne
Alan & Lucelle
From South Africa
In Mont Saint Michel at the border between Brittany & Normandy
Pam & Mercer
From the US
At the B&B in Giverny