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The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is the perfect place to go for a day trip outside the city. If you want to skip the long lines of Versailles and enjoy a day filled with history, paintings and an amazing château, it’s the place for you! The château which was the inspiration for Versailles has everything from a 3D Sound Immersive Experience to costume rentals, offering its visitors a truly unique visit! The Vaux-le-Victome has a compelling history and its gardens are a must see! Our free pocket guide will provide you with all you need to know about the château, how to get there and what to do.
What you’ll find in Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
History of Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
The Vaux-le-Victome was obtained and created by Nicholas Fouquet, the superintendent of finance to Louis XIV. He, with the help of some of France’s best painters, architects and landscapers, built the beautiful château and gardens we see today. Its grandness though would eventually lead to Louis XIV’s jealousy of the estate in comparison to his palace. After his short visit, he imprisoned Fouquet and ordered for a renovation of Versailles.
A sneak preview of inside Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Just like the exterior, the inside of the palace highlights some of the most exuberant elements of 17th century architecture. Each room is beautifully designed and well preserved, allowing visitors the ability” to immerse themselves into what life was like when the castle was inhabited. Visitors have access to a lot of the rooms in the chateau, like the magnificent ballrooms and dining halls and even the bedroom chambers!
An invitation to tour the gardens
The gardens were designed by the renowned gardener Andre le Notre, he also famously designed the gardens of Versailles. He designed the gardens to create a visually beautiful and functional space, which we can still see today! The gardens also have a new addition called the “Ephemeral Ribbons”, which are designed by photographer Patrick Hourcade and are 390 degree angled aluminum plaques that are made to reflect the sky! They are a must see on your visit to the gardens!
The best things to do at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
There are a range of different activities provided for visitors at the château! One of them is the FREE, yes free, 3D immersive sound guide. This truly unique experience takes people through an immersive guided tour where visitors are able to have both in depth and sensory retelling of the château and its history. Our pocket guide also shares one Vaux-le-Victome’s best kept secrets, a place where the best view of the entire estate is!
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2019 events at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
The château hosts an array of events every year and 2019 is no different. Our guide provides descriptions and all the necessary details about each of their events in the coming months. Events such as the Vaux-le-Victome’s largest celebration where people come dressed in period costumes or their nights of underground exploration, this château is not short of unique and fun experiences!
Transport guide
The Vaux-le-Victome is located outside of Paris but is easily accessible by public transport! Our guide provides all the information you need to know about getting from Paris to the château in less than an hour! You can also get their with the château’s personal shuttle service or by driving, our guide also provides all the necessary details you need to know about each type of transport you can take!
INSIDR Tips
Our INSIDR tips include all kinds of helpful and fun information you should know for your visit. Information such as places you can visit in the neighboring towns if you are driving, the best and worst times to visit the chateau and all the fun activities you can do while actually in the castle like the coach tours in the gardens! They are helpful and make your trip a lot more interesting!
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