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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Our Travelers’ Photos

Bill & Leslie
from the US
Visiting a wine cellar in the Loire Valley
Lytha & Ron
From the US
Canoeing in the Dordogne region
Fred
from Canada
Truffle hunting in Burgundy with Thierry
Theresa & Bill
From the US
Between the vineyards & the lavenders in Provence
Leslie & Bill
from the US
Behing the giant clock in Orsay museum
Fiona
From the UK
At a restaurant in Le Mans
Bruce from Australia
Cooking outdoor in Provence, bon appétit !
Kate & Jake
from the US
On their honeymoon in front of Chenonceau castle
Alan & Lucelle
From South Africa
In Mont Saint Michel at the border between Brittany & Normandy
..& the Oyster Guy !
in Biarritz Food Market with Maureen & Roy
Kathy & Bill
From the US
Biking in Burgundy for a day - near Chateau de la Rochepot
Susan & Gary
From the US
At the summit of the famous Mont Ventoux in Provence (famous as a mythical step of the Tour de France)

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