Paris Île-de-France Beauvicomte Castle entrance ticket

became the motif of the Palace of Versailles,
Beauvicomte Castle

Visit the Château de Beauvicomte, located about an hour away from Paris! The Château de Beauvicomte is a representative castle of 17th-century French architecture and is famous for being the motif of Versailles Castle. It is said that Nicolas Fouquet, the finance minister at the time, hired the best architects and gardeners to build this castle.

Spend some leisurely time at Beauvicomte, which boasts a gorgeous garden and beautiful exterior. Additionally, an audio guide is included, allowing for a more enjoyable tour.

About the Château de Beauvicomte

Beauvicomte Castle, whose overall design was designed by French architect Louis Le Vau (1612-1670), known for its classical style, is a luxurious building with an impressive huge dome in the center, and is a place of opulence comparable to that of Versailles.

gorgeous interior

The interior was beautifully decorated with colored murals, gilding, sculptures, and ceiling paintings by Charles Le Brun (1619-1690), a famous painter and artist of the time. The reason it was built so extravagantly was because Nicolas Fouquet wanted it to be as extravagant as possible. But the sad legend is that because of this, he was heavily criticized by the royal palace, imprisoned, and even had his property confiscated.

geometric garden

The garden of the Château de Vaux-Vicomte was created by landscape expert André Le Nôtre (1613-1700). The garden surrounding the castle is especially famous for its geometric shapes and is considered the best garden in the Île-de-France region.