Discovering Vaux-le-Vicomte
A half-day tour of the palace and gardens of Vaux-le-Vicomte
- WITH
- François | about the guide
Situated 50km south-east of Paris, the château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is an unmissable monument for history and architecture lovers. Built in 17th century for Louis XIV’s Superintendant of Finances, Nicolas Fouquet, the palace combines the talents of the best artisans and artists of the period. You will discover the skills of the King’s Architect Louis Le Vau, painter Charles Le Brun (who founded the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture) and renowned landscape designer André Le Nôtre. As well as being a magnificent example of classical architecture, the palace also possesses a vast garden that is considered by many to be one of the first formal “French” garden. During your visit, you will numerous opportunities to admire the legacy and undeniable genius of André Le Nôtre.
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Paris - Normandy - Champagne - Loire Valley
France -
4.5 hrs
DURATION -
6
MAX. No. ON TOUR
TOUR DETAILS
- keywords :
- Paris excursion, Vaux-le-Vicomte, history tour, château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, André Le Nôtre
- transport :
- Private vehicle with personal chauffeur
- ACTIVITY LEVEL :
- Moderate
- ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
- yes
- Kid friendly :
- Yes. From 5 years old.
- LANGUAGES:
- Français/French (native), Anglais/English (Bilingual)
- MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
- 6
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Services of a professional guide - Transport from/to Paris: private vehicle with chauffeur - Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel - Entrance tickets for palace
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal shopping
ITINERARY
Your guide will come and meet you at your hotel and whisk you off to the palace in a private, chauffeur-driven vehicle. When you arrive, you will begin by exploring the sumptuous interior of the palace including the private royal apartments and state rooms. Once you’ve discovered the beautiful architecture and artworks, you will step outside into the gardens, designed by the famous landscape designer and creator of the “French” garden, André Le Nôtre. Your chauffeur will take you and your guide back to Paris in time for lunch.
WHERE AND WHEN?
- MEET-UP LOCATION:
- Your hotel
- END OF TOUR LOCATION:
- Your hotel
about
your guide
François
Paris
- languages :
- Français/French, Anglais/English
I’m from the northern French town of Douai, but I moved to Paris to finish my art history degree. I worked at the Musée National de la Renaissance and then for antique dealer Jacqueline Boccador before organizing contemporary art exhibitions with art dealer Marc Higonnet. I’ve been a qualified guide since 2011 and enjoy being able to mix my love of the humanities and good food. When I was young, my mother took me to the Musée de la Chartreuse de Douai for an archeology lecture, which I found incredibly beautiful (even if I didn’t understand everything)! Since then, I give lectures and guided tours in the hope of inspiring young – and not so young – people. Given my classical background, I’m particularly fond of the Louvre, the Jacquemart-André, Picasso et Middle Ages museums, as well as the châteaux of Chantilly, Fontainebleau and Chambord.
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