Candlelight evenings

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