Château de Vincennes and Zoo de Vincennes Adventure Ticket
Explore at your pace
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Pair Paris Zoological Park with nearby Château de Vincennes for an easy switch from animal habitats to exploring a historic fortress.
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Paris Zoological Park: General entry covers all 5 biozones plus the Grande Serre tropical greenhouse, with one ticket spanning every habitat.
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Château de Vincennes: Self-guided entry to the full fortress complex, including Donjon, Sainte-Chapelle, ramparts and an exterior moat walk.
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Plan a full day in eastern Paris, visiting the zoo and château on the same date in any order, with one booking covering both attractions.
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Paris Zoological Park (Zoo de Vincennes)
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Entry to Paris Zoological Park
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Access to 5 biozones, Africa, Amazon-Guyana, Europe, Madagascar, Patagonia
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Access to Grande Serre tropical greenhouse
Château de Vincennes
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Entry to Château de Vincennes complex
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Access to Donjon, Sainte-Chapelle, ramparts, moat walk
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Entry to Parc zoologique de Paris and Château de Vincennes in one combo, with 5 biozones, the Grande Serre greenhouse, and a digital château audio guide.
Getting started
Start your day by heading to either Parc zoologique de Paris (Zoo de Vincennes) or Château de Vincennes, since both tickets are valid for same-day visits. At each venue, present your mobile ticket at the entrance to access the site directly. Once inside, explore independently at your own pace, using the digital audio guide at the château when you begin that part of your visit.
What to expect
Parc zoologique de Paris (Zoo de Vincennes)
Parc zoologique de Paris, also known as Zoo de Vincennes, is organised into 5 biozones representing different world regions, with trails linking outdoor habitats and indoor spaces.
Features
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Move through all 5 included biozones, Africa, Amazon-Guyana, Europe, Madagascar, and Patagonia, choosing your own route as you go.
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Watch animals such as lions, giraffes, white rhinos, jaguars, sea lions, lemurs, and Antillean manatees in habitats and pools across the park.
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Use your ticket to access the Grande Serre tropical greenhouse, a large covered area that recreates a warm, humid rainforest environment.
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Walk through the Grande Serre tropical greenhouse as part of the overall park visit, adding a contrasting indoor tropical setting to the outdoor biozones.
Château de Vincennes
Château de Vincennes is a historic royal fortress on the eastern edge of Paris, with a walled complex that combines former royal spaces and defensive structures.
Features
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Use your ticket to enter the Château de Vincennes complex and explore the grounds and interiors at your own pace.
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Access the Donjon, the 14th-century Keep that dominates the site, along with Sainte-Chapelle, the surrounding ramparts, and the moat walk.
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Follow your digital audio guide during your château visit to hear historical commentary as you move through different areas of the complex.
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Trace how the château evolved from a medieval royal residence into a military stronghold while you walk along the ramparts and around the moat.
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Parc Zoologique de Paris (Zoo de Vincennes)
What to bring
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Entry ticket: Bring your valid ticket or pass and present it at the zoo entrance for admission.
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Photo ID: Carry a photo ID if you plan to use any free-admission eligibility.
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Identity document: Bring an identity document if you want to borrow a wheelchair during your visit.
What's not allowed
Accessibility
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Wheelchair access: The park is wheelchair accessible and offers step-free access across the site.
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Wheelchair loan: You can borrow a wheelchair at the park by leaving an identity document as a deposit.
Additional information
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Last admission: The last admission and ticket office closing are 1 hour before the park closes.
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Gate and exit rules: The gates close 1 hour before closing time and all exits are final once you leave.
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Equipment return: You must return any loan or rental equipment at least 30 minutes before closing time.
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Public transport: You can reach the zoo via metro lines 8 or 1, tram line T3, or buses 46, 86, and 325.
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Free entry eligibility: Free admission applies to several visitor categories when valid documents and photo ID are shown.
Château de Vincennes
What to bring
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Ticket voucher: Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the château entrance.
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Photo ID: Carry a valid identity document, which is required for the duration of your visit.
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Footwear: Wear comfortable shoes because paths include gravel, paving stones, and other irregular surfaces.
What's not allowed
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Pets: Pets are not allowed inside the monument, except for guide dogs.
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Strollers: Strollers are not suitable for this experience inside the château areas.
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Large bags: Do not bring bags larger than 40 x 20 x 50 cm, as bigger items are not permitted.
Accessibility
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Wheelchair access: Wheelchair users can access certain ground floor parts of the château.
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Terrain: Surfaces include gravel and paving stones, so movement can be uneven in some areas.
Additional information
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Free entry for guests with disabilities: Guests with disabilities and one companion receive free entry with valid proof.
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Free entry for young visitors: Guests under 18 and those up to 26 with an EU ID receive free entry.
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Baggage lockers: There are no baggage lockers at the monument, so you must keep your belongings with you.
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Children: An adult must accompany all children under 16 years during the visit.
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Closure dates: The monument is closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
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Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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