Though it’s close to Paris, Vaux-le-Vicomte is not easy to reach by mass transit. By car, take the A4 east to the N104 south to Vert Saint-Denis, then the D82 east to Vaux-le-Vicomte (its GPS coordinates are Maincy, D215 road, 48.568727000, 2.713580000). Trains run once an hour from Gare de l’Est to Verneuil l’Etang (direction Provins; 35 min.; 8.40€ adults, 4.20€ children ages 4–10), but the shuttle bus (“Chateaubus”) only runs from the train station to Vaux-le-Vicomte certain times of the day (consult the schedule on the website; 10€ adults round-trip, 25€ during candlelit evenings, 5€ students and children ages 6–16, free for children ages 5 and under; cash only on-site, or pay online beforehand). There are also trains from Gare de Lyon to Melun (30 min; 8.30€ adults, 4.20€ children ages 4–10), but then you must take a taxi from the station 8 km (5 miles) to Vaux-le-Vicomte (15€–18€ each way). From April to October, day tour packages include transport from the center of Paris and visits to both Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau (www.pariscityvision.com; from 79€ per adult).

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