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Chateau de Vaux-Le-Vicomte
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Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
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Echoes of the Fête (5 Stars)
Vaux-le-Vicomte is famous for the legendary, extravagant party that led directly to Fouquet's arrest. On Halloween, you can almost feel the phantom presence of that doomed fête. We walked the main avenue, and for a moment, the sound of the wind through the vast open space sounded exactly like phantom music and the rustle of hundreds of silk gowns fleeing in panic. The contrast between the current desolate silence and the memory of such explosive, ill-fated grandeur is the most potent form of haunting this garden possesses. The atmosphere is thick with the residue of fatal excess.
[Suburbs of Paris] Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle
Just a short hour's train ride from Paris, there is a castle that is smaller than the Palace of Versailles, but is no less beautiful. The castle was built with great lavishness by Fouquet, who was Louis XIV's finance minister, and as Christmas approaches, you can enjoy recreating dinner settings that recall the past, as well as tree decorations and candles. In the warm seasons, you can enjoy the flowers and plants in a cart that takes you through the vast gardens, which are too large to explore on foot. No matter what season you visit, there are elaborate exhibits, so you can enjoy it no matter how many times you visit, and it is highly recommended.
📍 Location: 77950 Maincy, France
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Castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte ~ The Grand Christmas
#magicalxmastrip The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte transforms into a magical wonderland during its “Grand Noël” celebration, running from November 16, 2024, to January 5, 2025. The historic château, often called a precursor to Versailles, glows with festive lights, garlands, and holiday decorations inspired by fairy tales. New this year is an enchanting ice rink with views of the château. Visitors can enjoy themed displays, immersive light shows on the château’s façade, and festive treats like roasted marshmallows by open fires. This event offers a timeless holiday experience perfect for all ages   .
🇫🇷Visit a famous castle near Paris
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is a French castle located about 55 km southeast of Paris, France, in the city of Vau-la-Conge.
You can take a shuttle bus from Paris to the castle via the Rer.
The castle was built in the 17th century and is considered a masterpiece of French garden art.
The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is famous for being built by Nicolas Fouquet, the finance minister of Louis XIV, and is characterized by the beauty of French Baroque architecture and magnificent gardens.
The castle is considered one of the cultural symbols of France and is a place where visitors can experience history and beauty.
📍Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
77950 Maincy, France
#European travel
Nicolas Fouquet, builder of the Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Located in the southeast of Paris (near Disneyland!), it’s known as the “Little Versailles.”
Chinese name
Chateau de Vaux-le-Vaux
Foreign name
Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Location
France
Opening hours
9:00-17:30
Ticket Prices
20 euros Every lord has his own glory: This "Little Versailles" (petit Versailles) located in the southeast of Paris (near Disneyland!) is famous for its huge scale. Several candlelight music evenings are held here, where you can be intoxicated by the flickering light of more than 2,000 candles and the beautiful notes of classical music (every Friday and Saturday evening). You will get a different perspective on this unique castle through recollections of a lavish open-air carnival to which Nicolas Fouquet, Louis XIV's finance minister, invited the king. The unique evening of August 17, 1661, which premiered a comedy by Molière, was a symbol of the supremacy of the Sun King.

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Viscount is the largest private castle in France, and his master Nicholas Fukai joined hands with top architect Louis-Lefort, top gardener Andrew Lenot, and top interior designer Charles LeBron. The masterpiece of the period. Since Fukai is also a well-known collector, there is also a very rich top collection in the Viscount. Viscount is not a popular attraction, there are not many tourists, the garden ticket is 12.5 euros, if you enter the castle to pay extra, considering the time, I only chose to enter the garden.
The appearance of the castle is already fantastic enough. If you come here at night, you will enjoy the unique candlelight here. The helicopter at the entrance to the castle is well-tuned to the private castle. z
Even thoug
Even though France has countless castles, the special status of the Parisian Viscount Castle is irreplaceable by other castles. It is one of the representatives of French classical gardens and is the source of inspiration for the construction of the Palace of Versailles. Although it has experienced three centuries of vicissitudes, but still lingering, it is still amazingly refined by its exquisite elegance and solemnity. The first restaurant in Europe, the first Western table is here~
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