Vaux-le-Vicomte
Vaux-le-Vicomte – is 50 km away. from Paris and is a palace-estate, which dates back to the XVII century. This building is considered the predecessor of Versailles and enjoys great success among tourists.
The history of the V-le-Viscount Palace dates back to 1641, when Fouquet takes over a small estate. After some time, the owner of the estate is offered the position of the country's chief financier. With money, Fouquet decides to transform his estate and build the best palace of the whole country here. To accomplish the idea, he invites the most talented masters, including architects Andre Lenotra, Louis Levo, as well as artist Charles Lebren. This trio of magnificent masters created a real masterpiece in this territory that he absorbed the style of Louis XIV. The main structure is surrounded by a moat filled with water. There are also wonderful fountains, various canals and stalls, which was facilitated by the rivers located here.
In August, Fouke's dream came true and he celebrated a housewarming party. But he could not live in the estate calmly. Many charges fell on Fuk, and in the end he was arrested. In prison, the financier dies in 1680. The Vo-le-Viscount Palace itself was transferred to the state. Ten years later, the palace still returns to Fouquet's wife. Many scientists are erecting a version that the financier was arrested for his too arrogant disposal of state money.
The palace was for a long time owned by the relatives of Fouquet, whom he inherited. But misfortune occurred in the castle, which is associated with the murder by the duke of his wife. After this incident, V-le-Viscount was empty for thirty years. Then the looted structure was put up for auction. The new owner of the palace immediately took up its restoration. As for the possession of the estate today, it is privately owned by the Vogue counties.
The entire Vo-le-Viscount Palace is decorated with magnificent frescoes, where nymphs are depicted, as well as various deities. The cleverness of the estate also gives the gilding to which it is filled. On its walls are magnificent paintings that came here from different parts of the world.
At a very high level, the surroundings of the palace are presented. Here is an ensemble of magnificent statues, as well as a number of fountains. In the dark, the facilities on the territory of Vo-le-Vikont are illuminated by various lights, which makes the entire park ensemble simply wonderful.
The wonderful novels of Dumas, as well as the fact that the filming of the famous film « Man in the iron mask », give great interest in this attraction in France.
Tourists for the show are presented with luxurious halls, classrooms, ancient cellars, as well as secret underground passages. A wonderful view of the entire park area opens from the bell tower, which you can climb. An interesting event called « Candle Evening », takes place every Saturday, starting May 1 and ending October 9. At this time, thousands of candles are lit here, as in the life of Fouquet.
On the territory of the Vo-le-Viscount Palace you can dine at local restaurants as well as cafes. Here are souvenir shops and bookstores. Getting to the palace complex will not be any problems, both by train and by car.
