Visitor Information
Opening Hours and Dates
Opening Hours and Dates
- Reopening of the estate: March 14, 2026
- Wedding photography is not allowed on the estate.
From March 14 to November 1, the estate is open every day from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm (last ticket office access).
Book your ticket!- The Great Easter Egg Hunt: April 4, 5, and 6, from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm (last ticket office access)
- The Grand Siècle Rendez-vous: May 23, from 11:00 am to 9:30 pm (last ticket office access)
- Candlelit Evenings: Every Saturday from May 16 to September 26, from 11:00 am to 9:30 pm (last ticket office access)
- The Grand Noël : From mid-November to early January 2027.
Online booking is required for the following events:
The Great Easter Egg Hunt (April 4–6), The Grand Siècle Rendez-vous(May 23), Candlelit Evenings (May 16 – September 26), and The Grand Noël (November 15 – January 4, 2026).
You can change the date of your ticket directly from your customer account in the “My Tickets” section of our online ticketing system. (View exchange conditions.)
See exchange terms and conditionsAdmission Fees
2026 Standard Tickets
Valid from March 14 to November 1, 2026, excluding special event days.
(students, job seekers, children aged 6–17, people with disabilities
2026 event tickets:
Valid only on the event dates listed below.
| Tickets | The Great Egg Hunt | The Grand Siècle Rendez-vous | Candlelit Evenings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full price – Château & Gardens | €19 | €23 | €22 |
|
Reduced price – Château & Gardens
(students, job seekers, children aged 4–17, people with disabilities) |
€15.50 | €19.50 | €18.50 |
| Gardens only | €14.50 | €17 | €16 |
| Children under 4 | Free | Free | Free |
Discounts and Specific Conditions
- Visitors with disabilities: If your disability card indicates a need for a companion, your companion benefits from the same reduced rate.
- Ballad’Pass holders: Entitled to reduced rates except during events (Easter Egg Hunt, The Grand Siècle Rendez-vous, Candlelit Evenings, The Grand Noël).
- Press card holders: Please contact the communications department at least 48 hours before your visit.
Transports
Directions
Less than an hour from Paris!
Vaux-le-Vicomte is easily accessible by train, car, or shuttle.
Departure station: Paris Gare de Lyon
Train: R line toward Melun (direct train, approx. 25 minutes)
Upon arrival in Melun:
- By taxi or ride-hailing service: 10–15 min ride (see fares below)
- With our shuttle: Daily service, booking required
Shuttle departure point:
Melun Station – Avenue Gallieni, in front of Café de la Gare (white Losay bus with orange logo)
Estimated taxi fares (metered)
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- Melun → Vaux-le-Vicomte (day): €18–€20
- Vaux-le-Vicomte → Melun (day): €20–€25
- Night supplement: +€5
- Possible +€5 if detour is needed due to Allée des Platanes closure
We recommend using licensed metered taxis.
From Paris: Direct Shuttle – Candlelit Evenings Only
- Round-trip Paris – Vaux-le-Vicomte shuttle
- Departure: Terroirs de France bus stop (Avenue des Terroirs de France, near Cour Saint-Émilion metro station – Line 14)
Free parking is available.
Recommended Routes
- By A4 → N104 → A5B → Exit 14 Voisenon
- By A6 → N104 → A5 → D82
- Other routes by A4 → N6 → A5 → Exit 14 Voisenon
GPS Coordinates
- Town: Maincy
- Destination : Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
- Latitude / Longitude : 48.568727, 2.713580
Bicycle Access
Vaux-le-Vicomte is certified Accueil Vélo, ensuring a warm welcome and cyclist-friendly services. A dedicated bicycle parking area is available at the entrance.
Plan your cycling route using our handpicked itineraries below.
A family-friendly trail through nature.
- Level: Easy
- Distance : 9 km
- Estimated time: 1h15
- Elevation gain: 84 m
A cultural and sporty weekend route connecting Fontainebleau, Vaux-le-Vicomte, and Blandy-les-Tours via forest and village paths.
- Level: Easy
- Distance: 74,9 km
- Estimated Time: 2 days
- Elevation gain: 604 m
Discover elegant 19th-century homes and peaceful scenery over several days.
- Level: Easy
- Distance: 93,1 km
- Estimated time: 4 days
- Elevation gain: 626 m
Melivélo offers bike rentals, accessories, maintenance, and concierge services.
- Adress: 1 bis rue Séjourné 77000 Melun
- Phone: +33 1 69 68 16 49
Melun Val de Seine Tourist Office:
- Phone : +33 1.64.52.64.52
- Email : contact@otmvs.com
Shop
Located in the heart of the estate, the château’s boutique welcomes you daily from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, offering a curated selection of gifts and enchanting souvenirs.
You can now visit the boutique without a château ticket – simply make an appointment with our team and receive confirmation via email at: boutique@vaux-le-vicomte.fr.
We don’t yet offer an online shop, but we’re happy to assist you with orders or inquiries by email: boutique@vaux-le-vicomte.fr.
Accessibility
Visitors with Disabilities
The château’s owners strive to preserve the monument and make it accessible to as many people as possible. However, many accessibility improvements are incompatible with preserving the estate’s historical integrity.
The estate is a protected heritage site with difficult access for visitors with reduced mobility (elevated ground floor, uneven paving, gravel paths). The château is not accessible to electric wheelchairs. Adding ramps or paving the pathways would compromise the historical design and aesthetics.
Our team is constantly working to develop services that allow people with disabilities to discover this masterpiece of 17th-century art.
Accessibility Information – Visitors with Disabilities
- Reduced admission: Available with a disability card. For specialized group visits, please contact: chateau@vaux-le-vicomte.fr.
- Hearing loops: Available at the ticket office and boutique to assist visitors with hearing impairments. This service has been set up with the support of the Rougnon group.
- Parking: Reserved spaces on the paved side parking area.
- Accessible restrooms: At the estate entrance
- Electric golf carts: Available for rent to explore the garden.
- Guide dogs: Welcome throughout the estate.
- Manual wheelchair: Available for ground floor château visits.
- Immersive audio route: On tablet, adapted for visitors with motor or hearing impairments, offering a rich exploration of the château’s history and that of its creator, Nicolas Fouquet
- Château access: Requires climbing about 30 steps. The first floor is not wheelchair-accessible (no elevator).
- Gardens and Carriage Museum: Accessible but may be difficult for wheelchairs and strollers due to cobblestones and gravel.
- Manual wheelchair: Available for visiting the château’s ground floor.
- Strollers: Not permitted inside the château for preservation reasons. A designated stroller parking area is available in front of the château.
- Restaurant Le Relais de l’Écureuil: Strollers are not permitted inside, but a parking area is provided. High chairs and microwaves are available for families.
- Changing tables: Located in the restrooms at the estate entrance, in the Cour de l’Écureuil.