Grand Noël au Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

The Grand Noël at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

From 14/11/2026 to 03/01/2027
As the festive season approaches, Vaux-le-Vicomte turns into a fairytale setting. Twinkling lights, festive traditions and the magic of Christmas reveal the château in a whole new light.

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Description

Imagine a fairytale castle, 33 hectares of French gardens created by the famous gardener André Le Nôtre, inviting you to stroll around, with ponds and fountains… adorned with magical illuminations and bold decorations.

Just 55 km from Paris, the majestic Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is decked out in its finest attire to celebrate Christmas like nowhere else. Every year, this jewel of French heritage turns into into an enchanted world, where thousands of twinkling lights, sumptuous decorations and artistic installations enhance the French gardens and historic salons. Families are invited to stroll through this picture-postcard setting, where every corner tells a story and every path whispers the magic of Christmas. An immersive experience that transports young and old alike into an unforgettable festive tale.

Activities for the whole family

The Grand Noël de Vaux-le-Vicomte is not just a feast for the eyes: it also awakens the senses and the imagination. Between creative workshops for children, stories and legends told by the fireside, and classical music concerts or Christmas carols, there is something for everyone in this festive celebration. Don't miss the traditional treasure hunt, specially designed for younger visitors, or the tastings of gourmet specialities that warm the heart.

The magic of Christmas is experienced in a big way in the Paris Region!

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Practical info

Access and contact

77950 Maincy
    From Paris: Line R + Shuttle from Melun station
    From Paris by public transportation:
     
    Take the RER R train to Melun from Gare de Lyon
    Take our Chateaubus shuttle from Melun station (see below for the Chateaubus spot) which runs every day from 30 March.
    Or take a 10-minute taxi or Uber* to the chateau.

    Days and opening hours

    From 14/11/2026 to 03/01/2027 daily.

    Prices

    Full price: from 25.90 €, Reduced price: from 20.90 €, Child: from 20.90 € (Child rate (aged 3 to 17)).

    Free entry for children under 3.

    The admission ticket includes:
    - the castle’s decorations (for castle and garden tickets)
    - access to the gardens
    - the treasure hunt
    - the gourmet evening
    - the charity post office
    - the grove of wishes
    - the giant projection
    The ice rink, the immersive show ‘L’Odyssée Nordique’, access to the dome and costume hire in the château are subject to an additional charge.

    Tour

    Spoken languages

    • English
    • French
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    77950 Maincy

    • Copyright image:
    • © Marie Digard

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