Christmas at Vaus-Le-Vicomte
Vaux-le-Vicomte is a fairy-tale place to be at any time of year; but visit during the festive season and you’ll be treated to extra sparkle. From the beginning of December onwards, the château is decked out in a wealth of festive decorations; the facade is illuminated from nightfall and the main courtyard lined with elegant Christmas trees. Inside, more than 5,000 twinkling ornaments add a flourish to the lavish interiors.
In 2015, Vaux-le-Vicomte celebrated the tenth anniversary of the festivities, when attractions included a children’s merry-go-round inside the château and a show combining theatre and dance. This year’s activities might not be quite so extravagant, but there will still be plenty of fun for all ages.
Plan Your Visit
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is open daily until 2 November 2016, and at weekends and during school holidays (French Zone C) until the end of December. Guided tours are currently in French only, but multi-language audio-guides are available.
By car: The château is approximately 55km south-east of Paris.
By rail: There are hourly services from Paris Gare de l’Est to Verneuil-Étang, 16km north-east of the château. From the station, visitors can take the ‘Châteaubus’ shuttle running several times a day from April to November.
