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

Lynne & Jeff
In 2013 I had 2 big reasons to plan a trip to France: a new grand baby boy in Avignon, and I wanted to surprise my husband with a trip to Normandy. He absolutely loves anything and everything he can find to read or watch that is related to WWII. So, I started exploring online for a custom tour designer that could put together a great itinerary for …
Brigitte
We want to thank you and Guillaume for a wonderful itinerary and such amazing personalized attention. Every touch was added with so much special care and your willingness to answer all of my questions in such detail ahead of time was truly amazing. The guidebook and ‘care package’ you sent was so exciting and really helped us a lot with every day …
Pam
Dear Emilie, Thank you so much for all you did to make our vacation fantastic. From the initial planning, the guide book, and all the accommodations and plans, everything was fabulous! Our trip was made better because of you! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Our Travelers’ Photos

Jim
From Australia
At the top of the Rhune mount in the Basque Country
Darlene & Howard
from the US
At Emilie's parents with Jeanne & Pauline (our daughters)
Kathie, Brian, Joan & Richard
from the US
In Monet's gardens in Giverny
Karen & Ed
from the US
At the restaurant in Giverny
Kathy & Steve from the US
Having dinner at the B&B in the Loire Valley
Pam & Mercer
From the US
In Paris
Pam & Rick
From the US
Tasting some oysters and white wine in the Basque Country
Patty
from the US
In Villeneuve les Avignon, Provence
The Rimlinger Family
from Australia
Came to find out about their French ancestors
Young Nam, Albert & Myoung from the US
In the Dentelles de Montmirail, in Provence
Our guide with Jean's team
In the quicksands in Mont Saint Michel bay
Sue, Steve, Janet & Denis
From the US
Enjoying a relaxing lunch

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