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CHATEAU DE VAUX LE VICOMTE 
 Built in the 17th century by the architect Louis Le Vau for Nicolas Fouquet, superintendent of Louis XIV’s finances, the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is a model of aestheticism and refinement, a source of inspiration for numerous artists of this period, such as Molière.
Influenced, however, by rumours, the King of France was worried about his superintendent’s audacity – who was then aiming to become the Prime Minister- and he imprisoned him for life. Vaux-le-Vicomte, however, inspired the construction of another chateau, Versailles, which was just as splendid …
Vaux-le-Vicomte’s garden «à la française», created by André Le Nôtre, is of course famous for its style, but also for its perspective, which opens out onto the statue of a certain…Hercules.
On summer evenings, take advantage of a visit “aux chandelles” to admire the chateau, illuminated with more than 2,000 candles. Finally, the Musée des Equipages, which was established in the chateau in 1979, houses a fine collection of cars, carriage-driving and coaches of the period.
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Practical information
CHATEAU DE VAUX LE VICOMTE
Domaine de Vaux Le Vicomte
77950
MAINCY
telephone number :
01 64 14 41 90
mail :
chateau@vaux-le-vicomte.com
The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is the finest private chateau in France, built for Nicolas Fouquet, Louis XIV’s financial superintendent, and unrivalled by any other royal property of the 17th century. The young Sun King, jealous by such ostentation and living in his shadow, had Fouquet arrested and imprisoned for life and, inspired by Vaux-le-Vicomte, he built Versailles. Visits available to the chateau, the carriage museum and the Le Nôtre French style garden. During candlelight visits, 2000 candles light up the chateau and gardens and bring back the festive atmosphere of the time. Numerous activities for children.
Others informations
Architecturals styles :
Louis XIV style
List of collections :
History, Painting, Furniture, Costumes, Architecture, Interior decoration, Panelling, Cinema, Life show, Bronzes, Fine Arts, Classic cars, Reception halls
Collections period :
17th century
Garden :
Le Nôtre gardens. French style.
Opening days and times
Open/Closed :
Open daily from 15 March to 9 November 2008 from 10am to 6pm.
Cash desk closes at :
10am-6pm
Days of week :
Open on those public holidays :
Horaire nocturne :
Candlelight visits every Saturday night from 6 May to 14 October, except for 9 September, until 11pm.
Individual tours
Independant tour :
€12.50. RR €10. Child €9.50. Family rate (2 adults + 2 children) €39. Candlelight visits €15.50, RR €13.40
Guided tour :
With an official guide for a 90-minute tour
Free for children :
Free for children under 6yrs (accompanied by their family).
Group tours
Group tour :
Group rate for a minimum of 20 persons €9.90. Candlelight visit €13.40
Services
Foreign language information :
French, English, German, Italian, Spanish.
Educational activities :
Puzzle book + free treasure hunt in gardens.
Audio guide :
€1.50: English, German, Italian, Spanish.
Photo allowed :
No tripods in the chateau
Restaurant :
L'Ecureuil: open daily and during candlelight visits
Miscellaneous :
Club Car hire - electric cars: €15 per 45 mins
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