Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle

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Nestled in the heart of the countryside in Maincy, Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle is a 17th-century gem, a testament to the visionary art of Nicolas Fouquet. Designed by masters Louis Le Vau, Charles Lebrun, and André Lenôtre, it even inspired Versailles. A historical experience not to be missed.

€17

Ticket office of Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle

Daytime visit

- Self-guided tour of Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle

€17

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Vaux-le-Vicomte + Fontainebleau

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Access to the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Access to the Château de Fontainebleau
Only 25km separate the two castles.

Note: The tickets are dissociated, you can use them on different days.

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What to expect

Nestled in the countryside in the village of Maincy, the Vaux-le-Vicomte estate is an absolutely stunning place. With a history spanning 350 years, the castle and its garden offer a living experience of the 17th century. The result of the visionary and passionate spirit of Nicolas Fouquet, the Superintendent of Finances for Louis XIV, it showcases the work of three of the greatest artists of the Grand Siècle: architect Louis Le Vau, decorator Charles Lebrun, and landscape gardener André Lenôtre. Louis XIV would later assemble the same team to build the Palace of Versailles, thus making Vaux-le-Vicomte the model that would inspire numerous palaces across Europe. Since 1875 and over five generations, the de Vogüé family has made it their duty to restore and preserve the estate, which has been open to the public since 1968. If you can, don't miss the candlelit tours every Saturday evening from May to October when the castle and gardens are illuminated with over 2000 candles.

Visit to Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

The visit to Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte includes Nicolas Fouquet's private apartments, the ceremonial salons, the basements, the garden, and the carriage museum.

	Opening Hours of Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Daytime Visit (March 17 - November 4)	Open daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Candlelit Visit (May 5 – October 6)	Every Saturday until midnight

Please note: Last entry is one hour before closing.

Discounts and Free Admission

Reduced rate for students and job seekers (available only on-site with proof of eligibility).
Free admission for children under 6 years old.

Good to Know

Strollers are not allowed inside the castle for heritage preservation reasons. They are allowed in all other areas of the estate.
For the enjoyment of both young and old, you can rent period costumes from the age of 2 (inside the castle only) for €4.
Audio guides can be rented in the castle throughout the day (no reservation required) for €3.
Parking is free, including for buses.
Animals are not allowed on the premises. Only guide dogs for the blind and visually impaired are accepted.

Access to Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

Getting to Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte from Paris

TRAIN
approximately 1 hour

By TER P : TER P allows you to reach Verneuil l’Etang Station, where you can take the Châteaubus shuttle available every day the castle is open.

Car or Bus

Route 1: A4 (direction Troyes, Nancy, Melun) – N104 (direction Melun, Montereau-Fault-Yonne) – A5B – Exit 14 Voisenon
Route 2: A6 (direction Metz, Nancy, Melun) – N104 ( direction Troyes, Melun, Savigny-le-Temple) – A5 (direction Melun, Montereau-Fault-Yonne) – D82
Route 2 bis: A4 – N6 (direction Troyes, Melun, Savigny-le-Temple) – A5 (direction Melun, Montereau-Fault-Yonne) – Exit 14 Voisenon

GPS Coordinates of Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte: Enter the town of Maincy and then Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte or 48.568727000 and 2.713580000.

Parking: Free, including for buses.