Vaux-le-Vicomte & Fontainebleau
The chateaux of Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau
Vaux-le-Vicomte… The little Versailles !
50 mn from Paris
Vaux-le-Vicomte has a singular history. The chateau was owned by Nicolas Fouquet, superintendent of finance under Louis XIV. During the 17th century no residence was able to rival it for beauty and grandeur. However, dazzled by so much splendor and jealous of such elegance,
Louis XIV had Fouquet imprisoned. He then drew on the beauty of Vaux-le-Vicomte to build the Palace of Versailles.
Both Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau, located not far from one another, are the sites of remarkable châteaux the styles of which are completely different
and which are among the most beautiful monuments in the region.
With your driver and your guide, leave for a country getaway
to discover these jewels
Visit
First stop,
Chateaux of Vaux-le-Vicomte, this sumptuous site and LIVE an intimate and exceptional moment atop the summit of the château from which you will enjoy a panoramic view of the domain,
On the way
to the Chateau of Fontainebleau, stop in the charming village of Barbizon*, a mythical haunt for many of the19th century impressionist painters*
* With its charming stone houses with tiled roofs, restored inns or workshops, its small cobblestone road, its flowered walls, Barbizon is the ideal place for lovers of history and painting. Between the 1820’s and the 1860’s, many artists came there to seek refuge and be inspired by the surrounding nature,
Lunch
at the Ermitage Saint-Antoine, a charming rustic and friendly bistro in the center of Barbizon,
Prepare
then to be dazzled! At the Chateau of Fontainebleau, you enter a palace, a royal and imperial residence that encapsulates a thousand years of French history.
Your guide will share with you the best stories and anecdotes and will take you on a voyage through time.
For Kids
Within the premises of the châteaux of Vaux-le-Vicomte, they can discover the art of the master coach builders in the Great stables of the Château or experience a unique adventure recited by professional actors in the secret underground river of the Château.
