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

4.8 (5 reviews) 6 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Vaux-le-Vicomte Candlelight Half-Day Escape from Paris

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
6 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–6
Audio guide
German, English, French, Spanish
Guide
German, Russian, English, French, Spanish
Operated by
Tour Up in Europe

What is included

Included

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

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Paris

    one hour

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

  2. Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte

    5 hours Admission included

    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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Hotel La Lanterne & Spa By Timhotel
  • Hotel Royal Saint Michel
  • Les Argonautes
  • Hotel Paris Rivoli
  • Hotel Ducs De Bourgogne
  • Hotel Residence Henri IV
  • Le Relais Des Halles
  • Hotel du Cantal
  • Residence du Forum des Halles
  • Hotel Flor Rivoli
  • Hotel De Sully
  • Novotel Paris Les Halles

and 122 more pickup points

You will be contacted by the guide and the driver about the pick up

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

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

Options

  • Luxury car (1-2 PAX)

    Luxury car

    Pickup included

  • Mini-Van (1-6 PAX)

    mini-van

    Pickup included

  • Comfort car (1-2 PAX)

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 5 reviews
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