Every year, the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte enchants us with its exceptional decorations and illuminations during the Christmas season. These celebrations are always eagerly awaited by young and old alike! In 2023, we'll be able to enjoy these animations from November 18, 2023 to January 7, 2024, with Le Grand Noël. " This year, the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte celebrates theart of French living through refined and sumptuous st agings", says the château.
As usual, you'll be captivated as soon as you arrive by the majestic avenue of fir trees lining the main courtyard, before being swept away by the activities and shows on offer. Inside the château, the warmth of the open fire and the decorations of the state rooms welcome us. A 360° projection in the Grand Salon provides an immersive experience of the festivities of the time. The illuminated gardens offer a variety of activities: a treasure hunt for children, an opportunity to roast marshmallows, and a monumental creation projected onto the château's façade.
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The Musée des équipages, decorated by Maison Goodwill, plunges us straight into the Christmas spirit with its creations and automata. Each room in the château reveals its own universe, thanks to collaborations with renowned French houses such as Bernardaud, Christofle, NH Paris and Valombreuse. The salons are adorned with exceptional pieces that enhance the tables and buffets.
We then stroll through the various salons, where the decor is constantly renewed and exceptional.
The highlight is the Grand Salon, transformed into a crystalline, frosted world. A monumental fir tree over 8 meters tall dominates a grandiose New Year's Eve table, surrounded by snow-covered fir trees and a 360-degree projection created by Mageo Productions.
The Salle des Buffets offers a surprise: a staging designed by Chantal Thomass, combining 17th-century fantasy and a buffet d'abondance. We discover a mix of decorative elements and fashion creations by the famous designer.
Another attraction is the interactive show "Il était une fois..." (Once upon a time...), an amusing creation by Compagnie des Arlequins based on the fairy tales of Charles Perrault. The show invites us to become actors in the story and save the characters from the famous author's tales.
The day closes with the monumental projection of "Le Roi arrive demain!" on the château's façade. This 7-minute show retraces a day in the life of Nicolas Fouquet, with scenes depicting the hustle and bustle before the King's arrival.
In the illuminated gardens, there's plenty of entertainment for all the family. You can roast marshmallows, learn the art of fly tying in the 17th century, or take part in a treasure hunt. The King's messengers, dressed in red cape, offer special envelopes for the 2024 season.
Horse-drawn carriage rides are a unique way to discover the French gardens, available at weekends and during school vacations. And last but not least, the Château's boutique is brimming with treasures and gift ideas, perfect for immortalizing this magical experience.
In short, Le Grand Noël at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte 2023 is more than just an event; it's an immersion in the enchantment of Christmas, an unmissable cultural outing to let yourself be enveloped in the magic of the festive season. An invitation to discovery and wonder. Enchanting decorations and magical illuminations, an exceptional atmosphere and fir trees in every corner... In short, you're sure to fall under the spell of these events again this year!
Dates and Opening Time
From November 18th, 2023 to January 7th, 2024
Location
Château de Vaux le Vicomte
Château de Vaux-Le-Vicomte
77950 Maincy
Prices
- de 6 ans: Free
parking: Free
Jardin seul: €16
Tarif réduit: €17.5
Adultes château et jardins : €22
Recommended age
For all
Official website
vaux-le-vicomte.com