Estate of Vaux le Vicomte (Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte) is traditionally referred to as a "predecessor" of Versailles. Those who have seen the favorite residence of Louis, it will be interesting to get acquainted with its progenitor. Those who have not yet visited the Versailles can gradually trace the development of French architecture.
History of the creation of this palatial masterpiece closely intertwined with the history of France itself and demonstrates the features of the era. Bringing together the best masters of his time, Vaux le Vicomte was constructed three years (1658-1661) and was selected by the owner of the King for one day.
History
In 1641 the year 26-year-old parliamentarian and future Minister of finance Nicolas Fouquet acquired ownership of a small castle. The estate was between two Royal residences — Fontainebleau and Vincennes — and nothing of himself was not. Only fifteen years, Chief Financial Officer of France, known for its passion for money, corrupted and patron of the arts, Fouquet remembered acquired lands. Deciding to create the best Palace in the country, he invited the architect Louis left, gardener André Le Nôtre-decorator and Interior painter Charles LeBrun. The idea was a success. However, Nosy and under Fouquet's miscalculation in one: in the person of the King, who was invited to attend a grand reception on the occasion of housewarming. In an attempt to strike the imagination of guests the splendour of the Palace and Park, the Finance Minister has stirred the wrath. Differently and could not be, because Louis XIV declared: "the State is me" and all the best must be the only King. Fouquet was arrested on charges of embezzlement of public funds, and he died in prison.
Vaux le Vicomte belonged to Fouquet's widow until the beginning of the 18th century, later passing from owner to owner. Now the castle is also owned by private individuals.
What to look for
Palace: the Palace completely preserved atmosphere of past centuries. You can admire the bedroom Louis XV and Louis XVI, the Cabinet of Fouquet, dining room, kitchen and cellar. If you prefer, you can climb the Bell Tower in the central part of the Castle and enjoy the opened views of the Park.
Park: regular French garden created by André Lenotrom, future famous landscape architect of Versailles, is a classic example of French landscape ensemble.
André Lenotr (1613-1700) is one of the most famous French gardeners-decorators. Park of Vaux-le-Vikonte — his first serious work. Gardens of Le Nôtre so liked the King Louis XIV, he became his court gardener.
Every second and last Saturday from late March to mid-October, you can see the stunning water view, show the fountains, the main participants operating fountains Vaux-le-Vicomte.
How to reach Vaux le Vicomte
By train:
There are two ways to reach Vaux-le-Vicomte. The easiest is to take the train company Transilien, departing from the Gare de Lyon train station (Gare de Lyon) in Paris, Melun station (Melun). Travel time is 25 minutes. Melun is the first stop. The second method is to choose the RER D (station Châtelet-Les-Halles) and go to the same station itself much longer. Approximately one way trip by train this company will cost EUR 7.4.
From Melëna station to the castle of not less than 6 km, which easily overcome or using a taxi, or bus. The cost of a taxi one way-15 EUR, regardless of the number of passengers, and 19 EUR, in the evening and on Sundays.
Bus (Châteaubus) runs from April to November 7 only on Saturdays and Sundays. Journey time is 15 minutes. One way ticket price is 3.5 EUR. Stop at the station, before the privokzal′nym Café (café de la gare), Gal′eni Street (avenue Gallieni). It should be remembered that the estate is not the final destination, and the second stop. Bus schedule compares with the schedule of trains from Gare de Lyon (via 10-15 minutes after the arrival of the train). The last flight in the direction of Vaux-le-Vicomte at 15.45. Additional wedding flights there in June, July and August (19 and 20). It was at this time, "Evening spark". From the first bus leaves at 13.10.
Tickets listed on April 2011 onwards.
By car:
Vaux le Vicomte is at a distance of 55 km from Paris. If the movement is not difficult, the journey time is approximately 45 minutes. First, you need to move by highway A4 or A6, then in the direction of Troyes (Troyes) on the A5 to the first turn for Laxey Saint Germain (Saint-Germain-Laxis).
Cuisine and restaurants
Restaurant with an original called "squirrel" (L'écureuil) is located in one of the outbuildings of the Castle. This is a great place for those who wish to dine al fresco. There is a special menu for children. The restaurant is open daily from 11.30 till 18.00. On the day of the "Evening spark" is open until 23.00.
The coat of arms of Nicolas Fouquet depicts squirrel, karabkaûŝaâsâ up. In honor of her and called the restaurant.
Les Charmilles is located inside the Park, in the stalls of Diana, directly opposite the southern façade of the Palace. Lunch (starter, main course and dessert) will cost from 30 and above EUR. For those who prefer self-service, there is a menu: salads-from EUR 3.8, hot dishes, ranging from EUR 10,-from EUR 3.2. There is a children's menu (about EUR 8.5).
Shopping and shops
On the territory of Vaux-le-Vicomte are souvenir and book shops. The work schedule is the same as the estate itself. In the book section you will find guidebooks, work on the history of the Castle, the literature about other palaces, landscape culture, horses. The gift shop will offer the visitors prints, tapestries, pottery, countless little gizmos, one way or another connected with the Vaux-le-Viscount.
Entertainment, tours and attractions
Show fountains: every second and last Saturday 29 March to October 11, you can see the stunning water view, major participants operating fountains of Vaux-le-Vicomte. Submission is free.
The principle of operation of fountains technology 17 century. The owners of the Castle were able to save the gravitational water supply, that is, gravity, and now, like many centuries ago, rain falls into the ancient aqueducts, which stretch over several kilometers. Then rain water drains into a huge reservoir, and from there with the help of gravity applies throughout the Park.
Candle Night: every Saturday from 7 May to 8 October, from 8 p.m. to midnight, is held in the Castle "Evening spark". This grandiose idea refers to the Memorial for Vaux-le-Vicomte page history when 17 August 1661 year Nicolas Fouquet hosted a reception in honor of the young King Louis XIV. In order to impress the Supreme person, in the territory of the Palace and Park lit more than two thousand candles. Every year in the castle which then recreates the atmosphere and to the accompaniment of classical music, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy this festival of light.
Anyone can book a table in restaurants L'écureuil and Les Charmilles. Pay submission (16 EUR). In the first and third Saturday of the month advanced Fireworks at 22.30.
Opening hours from 9 March to 11 November: 10:00-18:00, December-January: 10:30 — 18:00. Ticket office closes at 17.45. In the days of "Pm" candles 23.00.
Water view: the second and last Saturday of the month from 29 March to 11 September: from 15:00 to 18:00. P.m. candles are on Saturdays from 3 May till October 4: up to 00:00.
Entrance fee: 16.5 EUR, children from 6 to 16 years, people over 65 years old: 13.5 EUR, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children): EUR 54, visiting gardens: 8.5 EUR, disabled persons: EUR 10.
History of the creation of this palatial masterpiece closely intertwined with the history of France itself and demonstrates the features of the era. Bringing together the best masters of his time, Vaux le Vicomte was constructed three years (1658-1661) and was selected by the owner of the King for one day.
History
In 1641 the year 26-year-old parliamentarian and future Minister of finance Nicolas Fouquet acquired ownership of a small castle. The estate was between two Royal residences — Fontainebleau and Vincennes — and nothing of himself was not. Only fifteen years, Chief Financial Officer of France, known for its passion for money, corrupted and patron of the arts, Fouquet remembered acquired lands. Deciding to create the best Palace in the country, he invited the architect Louis left, gardener André Le Nôtre-decorator and Interior painter Charles LeBrun. The idea was a success. However, Nosy and under Fouquet's miscalculation in one: in the person of the King, who was invited to attend a grand reception on the occasion of housewarming. In an attempt to strike the imagination of guests the splendour of the Palace and Park, the Finance Minister has stirred the wrath. Differently and could not be, because Louis XIV declared: "the State is me" and all the best must be the only King. Fouquet was arrested on charges of embezzlement of public funds, and he died in prison.
Vaux le Vicomte belonged to Fouquet's widow until the beginning of the 18th century, later passing from owner to owner. Now the castle is also owned by private individuals.
What to look for
Palace: the Palace completely preserved atmosphere of past centuries. You can admire the bedroom Louis XV and Louis XVI, the Cabinet of Fouquet, dining room, kitchen and cellar. If you prefer, you can climb the Bell Tower in the central part of the Castle and enjoy the opened views of the Park.
Park: regular French garden created by André Lenotrom, future famous landscape architect of Versailles, is a classic example of French landscape ensemble.
André Lenotr (1613-1700) is one of the most famous French gardeners-decorators. Park of Vaux-le-Vikonte — his first serious work. Gardens of Le Nôtre so liked the King Louis XIV, he became his court gardener.
Every second and last Saturday from late March to mid-October, you can see the stunning water view, show the fountains, the main participants operating fountains Vaux-le-Vicomte.
How to reach Vaux le Vicomte
By train:
There are two ways to reach Vaux-le-Vicomte. The easiest is to take the train company Transilien, departing from the Gare de Lyon train station (Gare de Lyon) in Paris, Melun station (Melun). Travel time is 25 minutes. Melun is the first stop. The second method is to choose the RER D (station Châtelet-Les-Halles) and go to the same station itself much longer. Approximately one way trip by train this company will cost EUR 7.4.
From Melëna station to the castle of not less than 6 km, which easily overcome or using a taxi, or bus. The cost of a taxi one way-15 EUR, regardless of the number of passengers, and 19 EUR, in the evening and on Sundays.
Bus (Châteaubus) runs from April to November 7 only on Saturdays and Sundays. Journey time is 15 minutes. One way ticket price is 3.5 EUR. Stop at the station, before the privokzal′nym Café (café de la gare), Gal′eni Street (avenue Gallieni). It should be remembered that the estate is not the final destination, and the second stop. Bus schedule compares with the schedule of trains from Gare de Lyon (via 10-15 minutes after the arrival of the train). The last flight in the direction of Vaux-le-Vicomte at 15.45. Additional wedding flights there in June, July and August (19 and 20). It was at this time, "Evening spark". From the first bus leaves at 13.10.
Tickets listed on April 2011 onwards.
By car:
Vaux le Vicomte is at a distance of 55 km from Paris. If the movement is not difficult, the journey time is approximately 45 minutes. First, you need to move by highway A4 or A6, then in the direction of Troyes (Troyes) on the A5 to the first turn for Laxey Saint Germain (Saint-Germain-Laxis).
Cuisine and restaurants
Restaurant with an original called "squirrel" (L'écureuil) is located in one of the outbuildings of the Castle. This is a great place for those who wish to dine al fresco. There is a special menu for children. The restaurant is open daily from 11.30 till 18.00. On the day of the "Evening spark" is open until 23.00.
The coat of arms of Nicolas Fouquet depicts squirrel, karabkaûŝaâsâ up. In honor of her and called the restaurant.
Les Charmilles is located inside the Park, in the stalls of Diana, directly opposite the southern façade of the Palace. Lunch (starter, main course and dessert) will cost from 30 and above EUR. For those who prefer self-service, there is a menu: salads-from EUR 3.8, hot dishes, ranging from EUR 10,-from EUR 3.2. There is a children's menu (about EUR 8.5).
Shopping and shops
On the territory of Vaux-le-Vicomte are souvenir and book shops. The work schedule is the same as the estate itself. In the book section you will find guidebooks, work on the history of the Castle, the literature about other palaces, landscape culture, horses. The gift shop will offer the visitors prints, tapestries, pottery, countless little gizmos, one way or another connected with the Vaux-le-Viscount.
Entertainment, tours and attractions
Show fountains: every second and last Saturday 29 March to October 11, you can see the stunning water view, major participants operating fountains of Vaux-le-Vicomte. Submission is free.
The principle of operation of fountains technology 17 century. The owners of the Castle were able to save the gravitational water supply, that is, gravity, and now, like many centuries ago, rain falls into the ancient aqueducts, which stretch over several kilometers. Then rain water drains into a huge reservoir, and from there with the help of gravity applies throughout the Park.
Candle Night: every Saturday from 7 May to 8 October, from 8 p.m. to midnight, is held in the Castle "Evening spark". This grandiose idea refers to the Memorial for Vaux-le-Vicomte page history when 17 August 1661 year Nicolas Fouquet hosted a reception in honor of the young King Louis XIV. In order to impress the Supreme person, in the territory of the Palace and Park lit more than two thousand candles. Every year in the castle which then recreates the atmosphere and to the accompaniment of classical music, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy this festival of light.
Anyone can book a table in restaurants L'écureuil and Les Charmilles. Pay submission (16 EUR). In the first and third Saturday of the month advanced Fireworks at 22.30.
Opening hours from 9 March to 11 November: 10:00-18:00, December-January: 10:30 — 18:00. Ticket office closes at 17.45. In the days of "Pm" candles 23.00.
Water view: the second and last Saturday of the month from 29 March to 11 September: from 15:00 to 18:00. P.m. candles are on Saturdays from 3 May till October 4: up to 00:00.
Entrance fee: 16.5 EUR, children from 6 to 16 years, people over 65 years old: 13.5 EUR, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children): EUR 54, visiting gardens: 8.5 EUR, disabled persons: EUR 10.
