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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Elizabeth
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Our Travelers’ Photos

Amy
from the US
Enjoying a great view in Burgundy
Linda, Danny & their son Chris
from the US
In Mont Saint Michel
The Ko Family
from Korea
on the French Riviera
Fred
from Canada
Truffle hunting in Burgundy with Thierry
Nicolas from Australia
Nicolas
from Australia
Enjoying cider in Cancale
Bob & Naomi
From the US
In Monet's gardens in Giverny, Normandy
Jim
From Australia
With his guide in Provence
..& the Oyster Guy !
in Biarritz Food Market with Maureen & Roy
Ginger & Tom
from the US
On the Eiffel Tower
Lis, Mervyn & Stephen
from Australia
On the Riviera
Marcy, Mike & their daughters
from the US
in front of Clos Vougeot in Burgundy
Tonya & Robert
From the US
In Versailles - Hall of Mirrors

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