Before Versailles, there was Vaux le Vicomte !
Located 50 km southeast of Paris, Vaux le Vicomte offers the living experience of the 17th century.

Built in 1661 for Nicolas Fouquet, Louis XIV’s Finance minister, whose tragic fate came about after an extraordinary party he threw for the young Sun King. Fouquet had the talent to reveal the 3 main artists of the time: the architect le Vau, the painter Le Brun, and the gardener Le Nôtre. These were the artists who the King later chose to construct Versailles. Owned by the de Vogüé family since 1875, each successive generation has devoted themselves to its stewardship.

Opening times and prices

More info on free tickets for young people and children:

Under 6s (accompanied by their family)

More info on guided tours:

90 minute tour with an official guide (to be contacted by the visitor themself).

More info on rates:

Daytime visit, no event: full price €17, reduced price €13.50.
Candlelit Evenings and Christmas at Vaux-le-Vicomte: full price €22, reduced price €17.50.
Visit during Easter events, 'Grand Siècle' Day, Cinema events: full price €18, reduced price €15.50.

See the website for the complete table of prices.

More info about group visits:

20 people minimum

More info on late opening:

'Candlelit Evenings': Every Saturday from 20 May to 30 September and on Fridays in July and August from 5pm to 9.30pm (last access)

More info on opening times:

The estate is is open daily from 10am to 5pm from 1 April to 5 November 2023

Open on public holidays:

• Ascension Day

• 15 August

• Easter Monday

• Easter

• 14 July

• 1 May

• 8 May

• 11 November

• Whit Monday

• Free for young people and children

• Late opening

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Services

• Gardens

• Restaurant

• Shop/bookshop

• Educational activities

• Visitor support

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Visit in:

German, English, Chinese

Educational activities:

Immersive 3D audio guide, adult and children's tour. Costume rental for children

Restaurant:

The Château de Vaux le Vicomte offers several types of restaurants depending on the season.

Documentation in:

English

Visitor support:

€3 : French, English, German, Chinese, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese

Viewpoint:

Le lanternon / le dôme : Depuis son chemin de ronde, vous pourrez observer d’un seul coup d’œil l’ensemble du domaine et la campagne alentour… à plus de 25 mètres au-dessus du sol !