2000 candles in the castle and gardens of Vaux le Vicomte
Every Saturday night from May 14 to October 1, 2022
Every Friday night from July 8 to August 26, 2022
Every Saturday night from May 14 to October 1, 2022
Every Friday night from July 8 to August 26, 2022

- WE LOVE A visit in a magical and enchanting setting
- DATES :
- every Saturday night from May 14 to October 1, 2022
- Every Friday night from July 8 to August 27, 2022
- HOURS:
- from 7:30 pm to 9 pm from May 14 to July 30
- from 6:30 to 8:00 pm from August 6 to October 1
- PLACE at the castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte (77)
- FREE for children under 6 years old
Candlelight evenings
- During candlelight evenings, the castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte and the 33 hectares of gardens designed by Le Nôtre are illuminated by candles
- These evenings take place every Saturday nightfrom mid May to early October and every Friday night of July and August
- The show is magical with more than 2000 candles that sparkle in the whole domain (park and castle)
- These nightly visits by candlelight are a true enchantment. It is a magical way to discover the domain of Vaux le Vicomte
- The candlelight evenings have been held since 1980 and are a great success every year
- So romantic!
- By candlelight, the garden of Vaux-le-Vicomte becomes mysterious. The works of art, paintings, statues offer themselves to the visitor in a very particular atmosphere
- The evening ends with a magnificent fireworks display This one takes place at 11pm from May 14 to August 26, then at 10:15pm from September 3 to October 1
Practical information and rates
- Candlelight Evenings admission ticket gives you access to at the castle (private apartments of Nicolas Fouquet, ceremonial rooms, basements) and to the 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
- Attention: during the installation of the candles inside the castle (from 5:15 pm to 7 pm), you can go for a walk in the gardens
- Adult rate : 19,90 ?
- Children's rate (6 to 17 years old) : 14,90 ?
- Student rate : 17,90 ?
- Free for children under 6 years old
Other fun family events at Vaux le Vicomte castle:
- Reopening of the castle of Vaux le Vicomte on April 2, 2022
- Vaux le Vicomte celebrates EasterApril 16, 17 and 18, 2022
- The Grand Siècle day June 26, 2022
- Vaux le Vicomte in lights October 22, 2021 to January 1, 2023