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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Roger
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Our Travelers’ Photos

Frederick
from Canada
Enjoying some cheese
Shanna & Mike
from the US
For their First Wedding Anniversary in Provence
The Khaw Family
From Malaysia
With their guide Raphaelle in Paris with Notre Dame Cathedral in the background.
Stephanie & Vania
from Canada
At the top of Aiguille du Midi, by the Mont Blanc, in the French Alps
Rory & Mike
From the US
Enjoying a romantic moment
Ann & Jim
From the US
In Amboise castle by the Loire river
Anna & Trea - From the US - in a castle in Provence
Anna & Trea
From the US
In a Castle in Provence
Marcy, Michael & their daughters
from the US
A Paris !
Tonia
from Canada
Cycling in the Loire Valley
The Rimlinger Family
from Australia
Came to find out about their French ancestors
Lucelle & Alan
From South Africa
Meeting their host - Mr le Prince - in a Castle in the Loire Valley
Kathy & Bill
From the US
Biking in Burgundy for a day - near Chateau de la Rochepot

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