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Audio-guide Audio-guide: 7 different languages : 2 € per unit.
Clubcars Clubcars : An another way to discover the Garden. 4 seats electrical golfcar, 15 € for 45mn ride.
Guided visit Guided visit : From 180 € for 30 persons maximum.
Free Parking Parking : Free parking for the coaches.
Dogs and the other animals are not authorized. We are sorry to inform you that dogs are not allowed in the property.

Located in a wing of the château outbuildings, L'Ecureuil welcomes visitors looking for gourmet refreshment.

A shady terrace decked with flowers is the perfect spot for outdoor dining.


Open every day from 11.30 am to 6 pm, and 11 pm on candlelit evenings.



The restaurant "l'Ecureuil"

 

Special menu and drawings for kids:

While you enjoy your meal, they can have fun using their magination to color our Vaux le Vicomte' s map !

 

*Les Charmilles (for individuals):

 A new restauration place located in the gardens facing the chateau

Located on Diane's parterre, facing the south chateau facade and dominating the gardens, this new space proposes simple or refined formulas for lunch, tea, or dinner..
Starting in may, during Candlelights visits, we propose hot refined plates with a glass of wine and/or champagne.

Starting in september, the terrasse is covered and heated.

Limited seats for dinner: please make a reservation by phone at +(33) 01.60.66.95.66 or at f.vigneron@vaux-le-vicomte.com, and please leave your phone number, so we can confirm your reservation.

You can also book when arriving at Vaux le Vicomte, depending on availability.


                            

Proposed formulas on sunday ( lunch) and on saturday evenings ( reservation required ) starting in May:

- Starter + Main Course or Main Course + Desert ( water included): 30 €

- Starter + Main Course + Desert: 35€

- Starter + Main Course or Main Course + Desert , a glass of champagne, a glass of wine and water: 40 €

- Starter + Main Course + Desert , a glass of champagne, a glass of wine and water :45€


Reservations: online only, please click here to proceed.

Please note that the candlelight entrance fee to the Estate has to be paid in order to have access to the restaurant Les Charmilles.

You can visit the interior of the chateau lit with candles before or after dinner depending on your reservation schedule ( the visit of the chateau's interiors is from 8p.m. until 11.30 p.m.)


Exemples of dishes (depending on the market) :

Starters

Main Courses

Deserts

- Escalope de Foie Gras Chaud, Salade mêlée et Fruits Rouges et Cannelle

- Gambas Grillées Marinées au Gingembre, Salade de Fenouil, Vinaigrette au Miel et Soja
- Velouté glacé d'Asperges Blanches, Ballotin d'Asperges Vertes, Vinaigrette à la Lavande

- Médaillon de Filet de Veau, Crème de Bacon, Pommes Grenailles Paysannes
- Tournedos de Magret de Canard, Escalopine de Foie Gras, Sauce au Vinaigre Balsamique
- Brochette de Lotte et Saumon mi-fumé, sauce Anisée, Piperade au Piment d'Espelette

- Nage de Fraises au Basilic et Coquelicot, Quenelle de Glace
- Assiette de Fruits Rôtis (Banane, Ananas, Orange), Sauce Chocolat Epicé, Boule de Glace

- Glaces et Sorbet

 

The service will be made under a marquee in case of bad weather.

*Individuals

For individuals, our restaurant L'Ecureuil offers in self service a large choice of gourmet salads, hot dishes, grilled meat, cheeses, homemade pastries, ice creams and drinks.


Examples of dishes : Prices in Euros
Salads starting from 3,80 €
Hot dishes starting from 10,00€
Cheeses starting from 3,00 €
Pastries starting from 3,20 €

Kid's menu: 8,50€
*Groups

For groups : packages with visit and lunch and visit and dinner.

In spring and summertime,visitors can have a break on a nice flowery terrace with parasols.
20 persons minimum, unique choice of menu for the whole group


The restaurant "l'Ecureuil"

* Daylight visit ( for groups )

Or a package including a meal at the restaurant « L'Ecureuil » Simple Visit and afternoon tea. Package daylight (including a lunch) Package Christmas daylight (including a Christmas lunch)
Prices 19,00 € 38,50 € 47,00 €

 

+2 € to get the full PASS in order to visit Nicolas Fouquet's private apartments
1 free entrance for every 20 entrances payed

* Candlelight Visit ( for groups )

Or a package including a meal at the restaurant "L'Ecureuil" Package Candlelight (including a dinner) Package Candlelight + a glass of champagne at the champagne bar
Prices 50,80€ 59,30€

 

+2 € to get the full PASS in order to visit Nicolas Fouquet's private apartments
1 free entrance for every 20 entrances payed (except glass of champagne)

A package including a dinner in the 17th century outbuildings (catering dinner) Package candlelight visit (including dinner) Package candlelight visit + a glass of Champagne at the champagne bar
Prices 70,30€ 78,80€

 

+2 € to get the full PASS in order to visit Nicolas Fouquet's private apartments
50 persons minimum, same choice of menu for the whole group.

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