Soirées aux Chandelles (Candlelights Visits)
2009-01-02 to 2009-12-26 The first of these candlelight extravaganzas took place on August 16th, 1661 in celebration of King Louis XIV. On these evenings, 2000 candles light up the house and gardens. There's a champagne bar in the gardens and classical music played. Takes place nearly every Friday and Saturday evening.
Venue: Château de Vaux le Vicomte
Romance Chateau style
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This Chateau has two significantly inspired events. One was the tragic downfall of Fouquet, a minister who paid the price of life imprisonment because Ling Louis X1V was jealous of his beautiful chateaux. And the other was under the influence of Fouquet, Vaux became a haven for French artists, writers and sculptors who gave their all for the glory of Vaux. Check the website for information on the different visits. There is a candle light visit that is going to be apt for all the lovebirds.
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(show all events)Soirées aux Chandelles (Candlelights Visits)
Jan 2nd, 2009 to Dec 26th, 2009
The first of these candlelight extravaganzas took place on August 16th, 1661 in celebration of King Louis XIV. On these evenings, 2000 candles light up the house and gardens. There's a champagne bar in the gardens and classical music played. Takes place nearly every Friday and Saturday evening.
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Uncrowded Luxury
Having been to Versailles, I wanted to see something else. I found that this was the inspiration for...
Reviewed by:JET from on Feb 10 2008
