Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is a stunning 17th-century French baroque mansion located in Maincy, near Paris. Built between 1658 and 1661 for Nicolas Fouquet, the finance minister of Louis XIV, it exemplifies classical architecture with harmonious design, grand gardens, and elaborate fountains. Its intricate interior features opulent rooms with impressive artwork and details. The château’s elegant balance of architecture and landscape design influenced many later French palaces, including Versailles. Today, Vaux-le-Vicomte is a preserved historic site open to visitors, offering insight into French aristocratic life and the artistic mastery of its time.