Chateau of Vincennes Ticket

The Chateau of Vincennes is a building affirming the power of the monarchy: it guarded the capital, whilst at the same time protecting the kings against uprisings. It was at the heart of the French monarchy until 1682, when Louis XIV chose to settle in Versailles. The keep was used as a prison from the 16th up to the 19th century: Fouquet, the Marquis de Sade, and Mirabeau were held here. Under Napoleon I it was transformed into a barracks and arsenal, and the fortress protected Paris during invasions in the 19th century. It also became a place of national remembrance. Get to explore this historical French monument with your direct entry ticket.

With your entry, head inside the Château of Vincennes, which was a royal residence from the 12th to 18th centuries.

Admire its preserved medieval towers, the Sainte-Chapelle, and the 14th-century keep, which is the highest of its kind in Europe. In 1365, Charles V, King of France, transformed the family manor house at Vincennes into a more suitable royal dwelling and built the present keep to house his art collection and manuscripts. In the early 15th century, Louis XI was the first king to use the keep as a jail for his favourite prisoners, who were taken with him on his progresses throughout the kingdom. The keep was still being used as a prison in the 19th century, a symbol of arbitrary royal justice.

Restored after suffering extensive damage during World War II, the Château of Vincennes now houses the historical services of the three French armed forces.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Entrance is free for anyone under the age of 18 years old. Citizens and permanent residents from the European Union can visit for free if they are aged between 18 and 25 years old (an ID is necessary).
• The monument is closed on January 1st, May 1st and December 25th.
• Please note that travellers will not receive any refund regardless of cancellation status, even if the monument is closed on your visit date, you can use this ticket any other open day.
• It is possible to access the Sainte-Chapelle and the Keep until 4:30 p.m. (5:30 p.m. in high season). The evacuation of the public takes place from 4:45 p.m. (5:45 p.m. in high season).
• Please note it closes at 4pm on the 24th and 31st December 2024.
• Opening Times on Public Holidays: 10am – 6pm, and La Sainte-Chapelle closes for lunch break between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
• Please note that access to the monument will be free on September 21th and 22th during the European Heritage Days. The monument is also free the first Sunday of each month from November to March.

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• This Tour is Provided by Centre des Monuments Nationaux.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Paris.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.