Baroque Château Vaux le Vicomte is among the most enchanting places of Ile-de-France. A story indicates that this palace inspired the creation of the worldwide famous Versailles complex. And compared to the Versailles royal residence, which is nearer to Paris, this estate doesn't receive as many travelers and visitors. And here you can find valuable Vaux le Vicomte information to organize your visit.
Among everything else, you'll learn:
- What are opening times and prices
- How much time do you need for a meaningful tour
- Attractions not to miss
- And more
Vaux le Vicomte Château General Info (Hours and Prices)
The palace opening times and ticket prices vary depending on the season, day, and special events. For the details, please refer to the following tables.
| Vaux-le-Vicomte Opening Times From 2 June to 3 October | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Hours | Days of Operation | Notes | ||
| 11:00 to 18:00 | Wednesday to Sunday | Last entry is at 17:00 to the palace and at 17:30 to the gardens | ||
| 14:00 to 00:00 | Candlelight evenings on Saturdays | Candlelight evenings take place on Saturdays from July to October. The last admission is at 22:30. | ||
| Vaux-le-Vicomte Ticket Prices | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor Category | General Admission | Candlelight Evenings Price | Notes | |||
| Adults (18+) | €16.9 | €19.9 | Admission to gardens only on Candlelight Saturdays is €15 | |||
| Students | €14.9 | €17.9 | / | |||
| Children from 6 to 17 | €11 | €14.9 | Gardens only admission on Candlelight evenings is €14.5 | |||
| Visitors with disabilities | Entry to palace gardens only on Candlelight evenings is €14 | |||||
| Kids under 6 | Free | Free | / | |||
Extra Vaux le Vicomte Information (Times and Top Sites)
Vaux le Vicomte Palace, near Melun, is around an hour away from downtown Paris by car (1:30 to 2 hours by public transport). As a result, much fewer tourists visit this Baroque château than top Ile-de-France points of interest. Thus, you are very unlikely to queue to enter the property long, if at all.
Now, let's see how much time you should plan for a visit and what attractions you should pay attention to.
| Château Vaux le Vicomte Average Visiting Times | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Tour | Palace | Gardens | ||
| Quick | 30 minutes to 1 hour | 45 minutes to 1 hour | ||
| Normal | 1:30 to 2 hours | 1:30 to 2 hours | ||
| Vaux-le-Vicomte Estate Top Attractions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Section | Points of Interest | |
| Palace | Dome's viewing platform, Grand Salon, The Muses' Room, Games Parlor, King's Bedchamber, Louis XV's Bedchamber | |
| Gardens | Dry (Confessional) Grotto, the Grottos, Statue of Hercules | |
