Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle Tickets with Audio Guide
Highlights
- Step into the picturesque Vaux-le-Vicomte castle and marvel at its French Baroque architecture full of geometric curves and manicured sprawling gardens.
- Get an immersive experience with your audio guide as you explore King Louis XIV's golden chambers and his Grand Salon with tapestries.
- Venture beyond the castle walls to Le Nôtre's manicured gardens landscaped with a dancing fountain and hidden stone sculptures.
- Travel back in time with carriages led by horses and coachmen that evoke a 17th century France at the Carriage Museum.
- Did you know? Try to spot the "F" monogram subtly woven into the castle’s design — a secret tribute to Nicolas Fouquet, the original owner, after the King seized the property
Discover the majestic Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle, the inspiration behind Versailles. Stroll through the French Gardens and the Carriage Museum with an audio guide.
Step back in time at Vaux-le-Vicomte
Travel back to the 17th century and explore the splendor of Vaux-le-Vicomte, a stunning château nestled in the French countryside. With your audio guide, you'll uncover the rich history of this magnificent estate, from the opulent rooms adorned with gold and silk tapestries to the grand salon where Louis XIV once hosted lavish parties. Don't miss the intimate Oval Cabinet, a private retreat with gilded ceilings where royalty held confidential meetings, and admire the elegant period furnishings throughout.
The Carriage Museum and the gardens
Marvel at the vast French gardens, crafted by the renowned landscape architect André Le Nôtre, which served as the blueprint for the gardens at Versailles. Meander along tree-lined paths, keeping an eye out for hidden sculptures and fountains nestled among the perfectly trimmed hedges.
After exploring the gardens, head to the Carriage Museum on the estate. Inside, you'll find a remarkable collection of horse-drawn carriages from the 17th century, complete with life-sized figures of coachmen and footmen. Imagine the sound of hooves on cobblestones as these carriages once traveled through France!