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Highlights
- Explore Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle and its stunning French Baroque architecture featuring geometric curves alongside carefully maintained gardens.
- Experience an engaging tour with your audio guide as you visit King Louis XIV's opulent chambers, including the Grand Salon adorned with tapestries.
- Discover Le Nôtre’s manicured gardens outside the castle walls, complete with a dancing fountain and hidden stone sculptures.
- Step back into 17th century France at the Carriage Museum where horses and coachmen lead carriages through history.
- Did you know? Look for Nicolas Fouquet's subtle 'F' monogram woven throughout the castle’s design as a secret tribute after King Louis XIV took over.
Your Experience
A journey through time at Vaux-le-Vicomte
Experience the splendor of Vaux-le-Vicomte, a stunning 17th-century castle located in France's countryside. With your audio guide, traverse history and explore lavishly decorated rooms within the castle walls. Picture opulent gatherings held in the Grand Salon of Louis XIV, adorned with golden tapestries and silk drapes. Step into the Oval Cabinet for an intimate glimpse where royalty once conducted private audiences beneath gilded ceilings, surrounded by exquisite period furniture.
A glimpse into the Carriage Museum and the gardens
Admire the expansive French gardens designed by renowned landscape artist André Le Nôtre. These impeccably landscaped grounds inspired those of the Palace of Versailles. Wander through leafy pathways, discovering surprise sculptures and fountains hidden among manicured hedges.
After exploring the garden's beauty, visit the Carriage Museum located on the castle premises. Step inside to journey back to 17th-century France with a collection of exquisite horse-drawn carriages from that era. Life-sized figures of coachmen and footmen await you as you imagine these carriages traversing French cobblestone streets.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Entry to Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle and Gardens
- Access to the Carriage Museum
- Audio Guide available in Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
- Access to the Dome
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Must Know
- Please remember to bring a mobile voucher and photo ID for entry.
- Your visit is scheduled at your selected arrival time; punctuality ensures you make the most of your experience.
- Security checks are mandatory before entering, so please be prepared for this step upon arrival.
- Note that re-entry to the museum is not permitted once you leave, so plan accordingly during your visit.
- The venue does not provide cloakrooms; consider bringing a small bag or fanny pack if needed.
Ticket Delivery
Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket redemption point
Show your ticket at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte.
Address: 77950 Maincy, France.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
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