Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is an outstanding French country house and estate located in the town of Maincy, France. Built by Nicolas Fouquet for Louis XIV, the Sun King, this impressive monument sure won't miss your attention when passing by. The château is the masterpiece of classic French Baroque style, being a great example of French landscape design, with its reflecting pools, formal parterres, and superbly manicured allées. The interior walls are lined with tapestries, paintings and stucco. Outside, visitors can find a magnificent and extensive park covering some 150 hectares. The beautiful park design was finished in 1672 and has remained almost perfectly preserved from the 17th century up to the present day. Seventeenth-century sculptures, fountains, gazebos and other features can be found scattered around the area, providing great photo opportunities for visitors. Modern amenities, such as golf courses, are also available for the public to enjoy. Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte stands as a grand French monument, ready to be filmed or photographed every day of the year.