Getting to Vaux-le-Vicomte from Paris is easy and takes under 1 hour!
From Paris: Line R + Shuttle from Melun station
From Paris by public transportation:
- Take the RER R train to Melun from Gare de Lyon (it is a 30-minute direct train). You can purchase tickets in front of the track.
- When you arrive in Melun take a 10-minute taxi or Uber* to the chateau.
- Take our Chateaubus shuttle from Melun: Every Saturday and Sunday from 18 November to 22 December, then every day during the school holidays from 23 December to 7 January 2024. For the schedule click here, and to book the Chateaubus click here.
Chateaubus spot: Melun, Avenue Gallieni in front of the Café de la Gare
*TAXIS from Melun Station:
If you take a taxi from Melun Station to Vaux le Vicomte, here are the approximative fares ( they use the taxi meter) :
- Melun Station to vaux during the day : 18-20€
- Vaux- Melun station during the day : 20-25€
- Add 5 € one way during night hours
- You may have to add another 5€ if the taxi has to go around the long plane tree road leading to the château , when it is closed.
Please avoid the non official taxis who do not have a licence nor a taxi meter. Also, your insurance will not cover you in case of accident.
From Paris by public transportation:
Booking to come.
- Only during Candlelight Eveings (on Saturdays from May 20 to September 30 and on Fridays from July to August) – For the schedule click here, on page 2
- Châteaubus spot in Paris: 26, 28 bis Place de la Nation, in front of the Casino supermarket, Nation metro station (exit Avenue du Trône)
