Spring Holidays
Experience Vaux-le-Vicomte as a family
As the warmer days return, Vaux-le-Vicomte opens its gates for a family escape where heritage, nature and playful experiences come together.
From immersive visits and sensory trails to children’s activities and relaxing moments, everyone can shape their day at their own pace.
Practical information
During the spring holidays: April 18 to May 3
And May 8–10 and May 14–17
Daily from 10.00 am to 5.30 pm (last ticket office access)
Château & gardens
- Full price: €18
- Reduced rate: €14.50
- Family rate: €59
- Free for children under 6
Garden only
- €13,50
Extras
- Costume hire
- Dome access
- Club car rental
Le Relais de l’Écureuil
A friendly self-service restaurant, perfect for a gourmet break, offering daily specials and desserts made from fresh ingredients.
The Kiosk
For a quick break without interrupting your garden visit, enjoy takeaway options to savour on the terrace facing the château.
Discover the château differently
Step into the fascinating history of Vaux-le-Vicomte through an immersive 3D sound experience.
Equipped with headphones, you’ll be transported into the heart of the estate’s defining moments: court intrigues, lavish festivities, and the destiny of Nicolas Fouquet.
For younger visitors, a dedicated trail invites them to follow Jean de La Fontaine and Panache, a flying squirrel, on a playful and poetic journey through the château.
New experiences to discover
- The collaborative puzzle: in Hercules’ antechamber, help recreate a monumental artwork by Charles Le Brun.
- The living library: take a break in a warm, intimate space, just like a family home.
Dome access :
Climb to new heights and enjoy spectacular views over the estate from the lantern, more than 25 metres above ground level (extra charge, tickets available on site).
Be amazed in the French formal garden
At Vaux-le-Vicomte, the garden is to be fully experienced through walks, games and sensory discoveries.
The Trail of Textures : An invitation to experience the estate differently: walk barefoot and explore the textures of the garden — stone, water, wood, metal… a unique immersive experience.
The Mystery of the Iron Mask : In the Patte d’Oie grove, embark on a captivating investigation. This scenographic trail takes you through underground passages and clearings to uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries.
Activities for the whole family
Around the bassin de la Couronne, several experiences await children:
- For little gardeners: take part in the “Seedling Gardener” activity and plant wildflower seeds in our flowerbeds.
- For little sailors: set your small wooden sailboat afloat in one of the bassin de la Couronne.
- For players: collect a wooden games cart and enjoy fun moments with your family.
Older visitors can also experience the gardens in a different way:
- For players: search for Nicolas Fouquet’s emblem hidden in the gardens… and try to win your return visit to Vaux-le-Vicomte.
- For adventurers: at the end of the gardens, the monumental statue of Hercules awaits. Reachable on foot or by electric buggy, it offers breathtaking views over the estate’s grand perspective.
- For dreamers: brand new this season, the confessional becomes a relaxation area. Settle into a deckchair under the lime trees for a nap or a peaceful moment out of time…
