2000 candles in the castle and gardens of Vaux le Vicomte
The advantages of this family 😀 visit
- This outing is spectacular with its 2000 candles and the fireworks
- The kids love this night tour of the castle and the walk in the park
- You can move at your own pace, take breaks, choose the areas to discover according to the children’s energy, or simply enjoy a moment of relaxation in the gardens…
An enchantment in Vaux-le-Vicomte
During candlelight evenings, the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte and the 33 hectares of gardens designed by Le Nôtre are lit by candles
These evenings take place every Saturday evening, from mid-May to the end of September
The show is magical with more than 2000 candles that sparkle throughout the estate (park and castle)
These nightly visits by candlelight are a real delight. The Vaux le Vicomte estate is sublimated for an evening…
By candlelight, the garden of Vaux-le-Vicomte becomes mysterious. The works of art, paintings and statues are offered to the visitor in a very special atmosphere
The evening ends with a magnificent fireworks display of gold and silver at 11 p.m.
Candlelight evenings have existed since 1980 and are a great success every year
Two special evenings
Two evenings will punctuate the summer, each animated by the atmosphere of a festive guinguette :
- on July 13, with a blue, white or red dress code to celebrate the National Day
- on 15 August, an evening in white, placed under the sign of refinement
Useful information
- WE LIKE : a visit to the castle in a magical setting and/or a walk in the illuminated gardens
- DATES : Saturday evenings from May 16 to September 26, 2026
- OPENING HOURS: 5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. (last access at the ticket office at 9:30 p.m.)
- LOCATION: at the castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte (77)
- FREE : for children under 4 years old
- The entrance ticket to the Candlelight Evenings gives you access to the castle (Nicolas Fouquet’s private apartments, ceremonial rooms, basements) and gardens
- It is possible to take tickets only for the gardens
- The evening starts at 7pm but you can access the castle with your ticket from 2pm
- Please note: during the installation of the candles inside the castle (from 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.), you can go for a walk in the gardens
What to do in Seine-et-Marne with your family?
The castle of Vaux le Vicomte is in Seine et Marne, like that of Champ sur Marne or Fontainebleau, There is no shortage of leisure parks, animal parks… There are many family activities in Seine et Marne.
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Your most frequently asked questions:
Yes, it’s advisable, especially in summer. Tickets can be exchanged on the online ticket office of the Château de Vaux le Vicomte
Yes, it is quite possible. Be careful, however, only certain areas are open to picnics
The activities are maintained. Tickets are not refunded
This is not possible inside the castle, for reasons of preservation of the floor and furniture. On the other hand, the rest of the estate is accessible to them.
A parking area for strollers is available before entering the castle.
Yes, there is free parking
No, this is not possible