Whatever the season, the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte delights its visitors. On the occasion of the 400th anniversary of Molière’s birth, for the “Grand Siècle” day, or during the summer “Candlelight Evenings “… Whatever the season, the magic is there. And from November onwards, the enchantment of the festive season takes hold of the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. Illuminations, treasure hunts, visits in period costume, monumental projections on the château’s façade… Discover the program of festivities!
Vaux-le-Vicomte’s Big Christmas
Last year, for the 18th edition of Vaux-le-Vicomte en Fête, the château was transformed into a veritable fairytale setting. Lavish decorations, a host of automatons, horse-drawn carriage rides… From the gardens to the château, visitors were treated to a magical stroll.
For a change, in November, the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte will unveil the festivities for its Big Christmas. On this occasion, the estate will celebrate festivities and entertainment as it did in the 17th century. From November 16 onwards, Vaux-le-Vicomte will be decked out in its finest luminous finery. And as soon as visitors arrive, they’ll be totally immersed…
The program of festivities at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte :
At the heart of the château: open fires and decorations in the salons d’apparat and the Salle des Buffets. In the Grand Salon, a family show and projections await visitors. For your amazement: fairy-tale animations in the main rooms of the château. In the gardens of Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, visitors will be dazzled by a host of activities. A treasure hunt for children, marshmallows for toasting, splendid illuminations… It’s sure to be a magical time!
Monumental projections on the château’s façade
New last year, the monumental projection on the château’s façade is back! When night falls, the 1,000 m2 of the château de Vaux-le-Vicomte facade will be magnified by an XXL light projection! Through a series of splendid scenes, the show invites spectators to experience a day at Vaux-le-Vicomte, in the time of Nicolas Fouquet. They’ll be plunged into the hustle and bustle that once reigned at the château just before the arrival of the Sun King. A myriad of scenes, each more sumptuous than the last, to bring visitors back to this historic moment at the château…