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Chateau de Vaux Le Vicomte

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Chateau de Vaux Le Vicomte is one of the gorgeous attractions in France. This attraction is situated in Maincy, which is near Melun. Maincy is a city southeast of Paris. Chateau de Vaux Le Vicomte is Baroque French chateau. It was built between the years of 1658 and 1661. The chateau was constructed for Nicolas Fouquet. Fouquet was the superintendent of finances for Louis XVI.

Chateau de Vaux Le Vicomte

This home has been referred to as one of the most elaborate homes every built in France. Tourists enjoy visiting this fantastic attraction. Once you see this home you will understand all of the thought and detail that went into this chateau. You will find the design here absolutely unique and overwhelming. Tourists enjoy exploring the grounds of the chateau.

The landscape of Chateau de Vaux Le Vicomte has a lot of detail as well. The gardens of this location display the grandeur of the area. These gardens stretch the length of one mile. Many visitors marvel at the front entrance of the chateau. Here you will notice a stunning appearance of this building. The views here compliment the rest of this structure.

True to the era of its construction, Chateau de Vaux Le Vicomte includes a moat. Many grand homes built during this time also had moats. The moat at this location has a rectangular shape. The property also has sensational fountains for tourists to enjoy. This is certainly one of France’s terrific offerings. If you are spending any time in the Maincy area, include it in your plans.

Chateau de Vaux Le Vicomte
Proche de Melun
77950 Maincy, France

 
 
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