Private Vaux-le-Vicomte Candlelight Half-Day Escape from Paris

Overview

ATTENTION! for 2026 Summer Candlelit Evenings:Every Saturday from 16 May to 26 September 2026 The Christmas festivities Run from November 14, 2026, through January 3, 2027 Depending on the time of year you visit, your experience of Vaux-le-Vicomte will be truly unique. Candlelit Evenings Vaux-le-Vicomte invites its visitors to rediscover this 17th-century masterpiece by the flickering light of two thousand candles, illuminating the château and its French formal gardens. A refined romantic dinner, fountain displays and a champagne bar complete this enchanting evening outside of time. A gold and silver fireworks display will bring the night to a close. A Classic French Christmas Sparkles, twinkles, the smell of Christmas spices and chocolate, traditional carol songs and glowing lights will bring out your inner Santa. But this is no Disney castle - Vaux-le-Vicomte's Christmas coat is traditional, classic, elegant and just a little kitsch, as the best Christmases should be.

What's included

• ✓Private transportation
• ✓Bottled water
• ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
• ✓Entry/Admission - Château de Fontainebleau (if booked out of the season and preferred by the client)
• ✓Entry/Admission - Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

• ✕Gratuities

What you'll do

1. 1

   It will take about an hour to get to the Chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte

   ⏱ 1 hour
2. 2

   The Guide will give you explanations about the rich history of the chateau and its inhabitants together with many interesting facts about Louis XIV, Nicolas Fouquet and their contemporaries and will guide you around. Christmas at the Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte combines a historic, stunning castle with a fairy-tale-like festive display. Learn the fascinating history behind this castle and explore at your own pace with our guides.

   ⏱ 5 hours

Availability & pricing

3 tour options available. Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.