A 17th-century château near Melun built for Nicolas Fouquet, with architecture by Le Vau, painted interiors by Le Brun and formal gardens by Le Nôtre. Visitors tour richly decorated rooms with an audio guide, climb the dome, and walk or drive the gardens to the Hercules statue.
Highlights
- Le Nôtre formal gardens
- Dome and timber roof frame
- Carriage museum in stables
Good to know
- Audio guide included in ticket price
- Dome visit costs extra
- Paid electric buggies tour the gardens
