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Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

Maincy, France

History

The château completed for Nicolas Fouquet in 1661, whose gardens by Le Nôtre inspired Versailles. Open from spring to autumn and at Christmas; summer Saturday evenings are lit by candles.

Nearest town
Maincy, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
48.5655, 2.7140

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • La Belle ÉtoileCampsite
    6 km from Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
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  • Camping Municipal de SamoreauCampsite
    16 km from Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
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  • FredlandCampsite
    19 km from Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
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  • Les Courtilles du LidoCampsite
    21 km from Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
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  • La MusardièreCampsite
    25 km from Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
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  • 4 VentsCampsite
    25 km from Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
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All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte?

Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is in Maincy, France, at GPS 48.5655, 2.7140. It is about 18 km from Fontainebleau.

Can you camp near Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is La Belle Étoile, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte?

Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Royal châteaux around Paris.

What is there to see near Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte?

Places worth a stop nearby: Palace of Fontainebleau (18 km), Medieval Provins (42 km), Palace of Versailles (51 km) and Fleury Abbey (89 km).

When is the best time to visit Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)