Château de Vaux le Vicomte

Romance Chateau style

Address:

77950 Maincy - (place d'Armes)
78000 - Western Suburbs
Paris

Nearest Bus or Train:

RER: Versailles-Chantiers, Versailles-Rive Gauche

Open Hours:

Nov-Feb: 10a-6p M-Su Mar-Nov: M-Su

This Chateau has two significantly inspired events. One was the tragic downfall of Fouquet, a minister who paid the price of life imprisonment because Ling Louis X1V was jealous of his beautiful chateaux. And the other was under the influence of Fouquet, Vaux became a haven for French artists, writers and sculptors who gave their all for the glory of Vaux. Check the website for information on the different visits. There is a candle light visit that is going to be apt for all the lovebirds.

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