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

Jodi
My husband and I have both been to Europe multiple times in our school/college days but not since we've been married- so over 19 years! We finally got it together to plan a return trip together. Since it had been so long we weren't confident in planning it on our own but didn't want to be hearded around like cattle. Anyway, we found Emilie and she …
Jackie & Joe
Our trip to Paris, Normandy and the Lore Valley could not have been more enjoyable thanks to all the personalized attention that Emilie gave our requests! She even delivered on the perfect weather we asked for! All of the accommodations were very comfortable and the hosts were so friendly, helpful, and fluent in English. Although I am not usually a …
Roger
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Maureen & Victor
from the US
Visiting an Abbey in the Loire Valley
Andy
from the US
Enjoying a drink on a brasserie terrace in Paris
Amy
from the US
Enjoying a great view in Burgundy
Jane
from the US
Canoeing down the Dordogne river
The Loo Family
From Malaysia
At the breakfast table in the Loire Valley
Cassandra and Justin
Cassandra & Justin
in Gordes, Provence
Ray & Jane
From Australia
On the French Riviera
Deborah & Richard
from the US
On Omaha Beach, Normandy
Naomi
From the US
In Villandry gardens in the Loire Valley
Dan & Kim
From the US
Romantic time in Paris...
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From the US
In a little town in Provence
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from the US
At a restaurant

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