Entrance and horse stables seen from the Vaux-le-Vicomte castle.
The castle was built in 1658-1661 for Nicolas Fouquet, a minister to king Louis XIV. The castle was built by architect Louis Le Vau, decorated by painter…
Fouquet fell in disgrace in 1661, with the coup-de-grâce taking place on August 1661 when Fouquet gave a lavish party that included fireworks. Fouquet,…
The castle is surrounded by water, an element not retained in the design of the Versailles palace.