The Château de Vaux-Le-Vicomte is situated at 32 km from the Château de Bourron. At 50 km south-east of Paris, itis one of the great chateaux of France. Built between 1658 and 1661 it was an important influence on much of the architecture that followed.

One of the radical innovations at Vaux-le-Vicomte was that the building, the gardens, and the interior, were all planned together as one ensemble - an idea that carries through to the most modern of architecture. The architect (Louis le Vau), the interior designer (Charles le Brun) and the landscape architect (André Le Notre) worked closely together during all stages of the project. It was the same 'team' that would subsequently work on the Palace at Versailles.

Unfortunately the project was so lavish that the king decided Fouquet, the owner and Finance Minister for Louis XIV, could only have paid for the chateau, and the expensive parties he held at the castle, if he had been using state funds. Following a particularly lavish party, on the 17th August 1661, which included a play by Molieres and a magnificent firework display, Fouquet was arrested and imprisoned and the house was confiscated. It is now certain that there never had been any embezzlement, but just a plot to undermine him and jealousy on the part of the King.

The chateau was occupied by various important characters until the middle of the 19th century, after which it was neglected and abandoned. The neglect lasted three decades, at which time it was bought by the Sommier family and an immense renovation project around the end of the 19th century regained the former glory for the chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte.

A luxury hotel near the Château de Vaux-Le-Vicomte : THE CHATEAU DE BOURRON

Château de Vaux-Le-Vicomte 77950 Maincy Tel : +33 (0)1 64 14 41 90 www.vaux-le-vicomte.com

THE CHATEAU DE BOURRON LUXURY GUEST ROOMS AT 32 km FROM THE CHATEAU DE VAUX-LE-VICOMTE

Chateau hotel near Paris, the chateau de Bourron is at 50 minutes south of Paris near Fontainebleau and at the heart of the Royal forest of Fontainebleau. This stately "brick and stone" castle from the early 17th century, is surrounded by a moat from an earlier feudal fortress, in the heart of a 100 acre estate. With its two horseshoe staircases, it echoes the famous Fontainebleau castle nearby.

You will find the warm spirit which harmoniously combine the modern comfort with the authentic luxury of the classicism.
Do not hesitate to discover it during your stay at the Château de Fontainebleau!

Each room has a specific atmosphere with a king size bed (possibility to change for a twin bedded room on request), a desk in each room with free illimited access to Internet (optical fiber) by WiFi!
An ideal atmosphere to relax! You also can benefit from a 100 acres park for pleasant walk.
Come and discover our luxury guest rooms in a French family castle close from Paris.
http://www.bourron.fr

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