Programme for the 2026 European Heritage Days at Vaux-le-Vicomte, as part of the Year of Water
Vaux-le-Vicomte celebrates water and its fountain-makers for Heritage Open Days
On 19 and 20 September 2026, Vaux-le-Vicomte dedicates its European Heritage Days to water: demonstrations by the master fountain-maker, a talk on hydraulic trades, and behind-the-scenes insights into the 'Retour aux Sources' project.
Editorial journal · Carte des Châteaux ·
Since 2026, Vaux-le-Vicomte has dedicated an entire season to water: 'Water: Powers, Sciences and Marvels, from Le Nôtre’s engineering to today’s challenges'. On 19 and 20 September, during the European Heritage Days, this theme takes on a very tangible form: from 11.30am to 4pm, master fountain-maker Luc Renault operates the château’s hydraulic mechanisms before the public’s eyes, just steps from the basins designed by André Le Nôtre for Nicolas Fouquet.
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