Taxi Paris → Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Your Paris → Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte transfer at a fixed price of €105–€130. Online booking, professional driver 24/7.
A taxi between Paris and Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte costs between €105 and €130 when booked in advance at a fixed price, over a road distance of about 55 kilometres and a journey time of from 50 to 70 minutes depending on traffic. The usual route takes A5, with ~€3 in tolls (A5). A van for up to seven passengers starts at €170. That price includes luggage, tolls and the driver's approach, and it does not move if traffic builds up: that is the difference with a metered ride, where every minute of waiting is charged and the applicable rate depends on the hour. On an unbooked ride, the amount follows the scale of the prefectoral order applying where the passenger is picked up, higher from seven in the evening to ten in the morning as well as on Sundays and public holidays. The driver tracks the flight or train number given at booking and shifts the pick-up at no extra cost if it is delayed, and cancelling remains free up to six hours before departure.
Distance
55 km
Duration
50 min
Estimated price
€105–€130
Availability
24/7
The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, located in Maincy in Seine-et-Marne, is one of the most remarkable 17th-century French châteaux. Built between 1656 and 1661 for Nicolas Fouquet, Louis XIV's superintendent of finances, it brought together for the first time the talents of architect Louis Le Vau, painter Charles Le Brun and gardener André Le Nôtre — the same trio that would later create Versailles. The inaugural celebration on 17 August 1661, of unprecedented splendour, provoked the Sun King's jealousy and led to Fouquet's arrest. The château features sumptuously decorated interiors, notably the oval Grand Salon topped by an 18-metre dome that Le Brun never had time to complete. The French formal gardens, Le Nôtre's masterpiece, extend over 33 hectares with embroidered parterres, pools, cascades and grottos. The estate is now privately owned by the de Vogüé family who have magnificently restored it. Candlelight evenings on summer Saturdays, with 2,000 candles illuminating château and gardens, are a fairytale spectacle unique to France.
Route
Route Paris → Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Your TaxiNeo driver picks you up from your Paris address and joins the A5 motorway via the south-eastern ring road towards Troyes-Sens. The A5 quickly crosses the south-eastern suburbs and the Brie plain. After about 40 km, you take the Melun exit then the D215 through the Maincy countryside. The château appears suddenly around a tree-lined path, offering a striking perspective of the north façade. Your driver drops you at the main estate entrance. An alternative route via the N104 (Francilienne) then the D606 via Melun is possible if the A5 is congested. The return can be combined with a stop at the medieval village of Blandy-les-Tours (10 km) or Fontainebleau château (20 km). Candlelight evenings ending around 11pm, your TaxiNeo driver ensures a comfortable late return.
Main route: A5 — ~€3 in tolls (A5)
Points of interest along the way
Practical tips
Our tips for Paris → Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Tips & best practices
Specific tips for the Paris → Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte route
Vaux-le-Vicomte is open mid-March to early November, 10am-6pm. Adult admission is €18.90 (château + gardens) or €8.90 for gardens only. Allow 3-4 hours for the full visit: château (1.5h), gardens (1.5h) and Carriage Museum in the stables. Candlelight evenings take place Saturdays May-October, 7pm-11pm (special rate €21.90): 2,000 candles light up château and gardens, creating a magical atmosphere. An electric cart service lets you tour the gardens effortlessly (€5). Le Relais de l'Écureuil restaurant offers lunch and tea in the outbuildings. The audioguide (€3) is recommended to understand Fouquet's fascinating story. Children enjoy the treasure hunt and period costumes available for hire.
Tolls: ~€3 in tolls (A5)
Pricing
Taxi fare Paris → Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.
Day rate
Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm
€105–€130
Night rate
7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge
€121–€150
Sunday & holidays
All day, 10% surcharge
€116–€143
* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.
Transport comparison
How to get from Paris to Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte?
Taxi vs alternatives
Detailed comparison of transport options
By train, Gare de Lyon → Melun takes 25 minutes on Transilien R (€8.95), but you then need a local taxi from Melun to Vaux-le-Vicomte (7 km, about €15-20) as no bus serves the château. Total time reaches 1 hour with waiting. By rental car, expect €40 per day plus tolls. The Châteaubus shuttle runs Saturdays and Sundays April-October (€7) but with very limited schedules. By TaxiNeo taxi at €105, the direct door-to-door 50-minute transfer is the most comfortable solution, especially for candlelight evenings when public transport no longer operates.
Sedan (1-4 passengers)
€105–€130
Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises
Van (5-7 passengers)
€170
Ideal for families and groups
Villes desservies
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about taxis in Paris → Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
What is the price of a taxi Paris — Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte?
The flat rate is €105–€130 all inclusive. Price guaranteed at booking. The Paris — Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte route covers about 55 km by road. Allow 50 minutes in light traffic and up to 70 minutes at peak hours. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €170.
How long is the Paris — Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte journey?
About 50 minutes under normal traffic conditions. Allow 50 minutes in light traffic and up to 70 minutes at peak hours. The price booked in advance ranges from €105 to €130, luggage included. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €170. The price is confirmed before booking and does not move if traffic builds up.
On the Paris — Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte route, can I book in advance?
Yes, booking available up to 30 days in advance. Free cancellation up to 6 hours before. The price booked in advance ranges from €105 to €130, luggage included. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €170. The price is confirmed before booking and does not move if traffic builds up.
On the Paris — Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte route, is the service available 24/7?
Yes, our drivers are available 24/7. 15% night surcharge between 7pm and 7am. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €170. Expect ~€3 in tolls (A5) on this route. The price is confirmed before booking and does not move if traffic builds up.
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