From Melun: Vaux-le-Vicomte Day Trip with Chateaubus Shuttle at Vaux-le-Vicomte

The Vaux-le-Vicomte day trip from Melun includes a Chateaubus shuttle connecting the town of Melun, south of Paris, to the 17th-century château of Vaux-le-Vicomte, completed in 1661 for Nicolas Fouquet and widely credited as the architectural and garden blueprint that inspired the Palace of Versailles. The château was designed by Louis Le Vau, with interiors by Charles Le Brun and formal gardens by André Le Nôtre.

Visitors explore the furnished state rooms, the painted grand salon, and Le Nôtre's geometric parterres and fountains across the estate grounds. The shuttle runs between Melun station and the château entrance, making it a practical option for those travelling from Paris by rail. Tickets cover the return shuttle journey, with château entry purchased separately on arrival unless otherwise stated at checkout.