The 2021 Candlelight Evenings at Château de Vaux le Vicomte

The Château de Vaux le Vicomte invites you back every Saturday from July 3 to October 2, 2021 for its famous Candlelight Evenings.

Whether you're looking to spend a romantic evening with your loved one, or to discover Vaux le Vicomte in a special atmosphere and take some magnificent photos, this is the ideal outing.

A Château that shines, not with a thousand lights, but with two thousand:

From 7pm, no less than two thousand candles are lit inside the château and in the magnificent garden designed by Le Nôtre: a spectacle combining charm and poetry. This festival of light is combined with classical music, like a journey through time.

Revisit your dance steps: this year's candlelit evenings take you on a romantic waltz through the gardens on a specially installed dance floor.

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To round off this timeless evening, one lucky visitor will set off the fireworks every Saturday evening to the music of Franz Léhar's L'Or et l'Argent!

Fancy ending this romantic evening in style? The choice is yours:

• A romantic dinner at Les Charmilles
  Choose the restaurant Les Charmilles, which opens its arms to you. Located in the heart of the gardens, Les Charmilles offers a breathtaking view of the illuminated château. Chef Laurent Asset offers a refined à la plancha menu for dining al fresco in this magical, subdued setting. In short, an unforgettably romantic atmosphere. Formulas at €64.50 and children's menu at €27.50 (2019 prices). Four 1h30 courses.
  As this restaurant is in high demand, we recommend booking in advance.

• Champagne and macaroons at Songe de Vaux
  Located at the Grilles d'Eau, this area will be open from 6pm to visitors wishing to combine rest and contemplation: comfortably seated in deckchairs, refreshments, glasses of champagne and macaroons will be served.
  Closing at 10.30pm. Champagne 14€, fruit cocktail 9€, macaroons 10€.

• New in 2021! À la table de Jean de LaFontaine
  Make yourself comfortable in the heart of the French gardens to enjoy a menu inspired by 17th-century gastronomy. A convivial experience for families and friends alike.
  49€ per adult, 25€ per child. Online booking required.

• Bistronomic restaurant at Relais de l'Ecureuil
  In the château's outbuildings or on the terrace, this self-service restaurant offers a convivial dinner to suit all budgets!
  No reservation required.
  Approx. €20-25 for starter+main course+dessert .

• Picnic and dinner on the grass
  Bring your own picnic and dine in the authorized areas of the estate gardens! Areas indicated on the map distributed on site.

• Privatize the Vaux-le-Vicomte dome with champagne!
  An anniversary? A wedding proposal? A special event? Privatize the Vaux-le-Vicomte dome, giving you a 360° view over the estate, France's largest private historic monument. Experience a unique sunset during the famous candlelit evenings, when the château and gardens are lit by 2,000 candles...
  A butler will serve glasses of champagne to complete your timeless VIP moment... (One bottle of Duval-Leroy champagne per privatization).

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In short, a great way to combine historical magic and enchantment.

New: Only during candlelight evenings, the last shuttle (11.30pm) will take you directly back to Paris Gare de Lyon! (20-minute walk from the Miroir d'Eau to the parking lot / shuttle bus after the fireworks).