Explore Château de Vincennes, a 14th-century fortress near Paris. Learn about its transformation from a royal residence to Napoleon's arsenal with an audio guide.
Highlights
Highlights
Marvel at the towering fortress's journey from being a residence for Louis IX to Napoleon’s weapons arsenal at your pace with an audio guide.
Lace-up your shoes and ascend to the 52-meter medieval keep to be rewarded with views of Parisian cityscapes featuring the Eiffel Tower.
Stroll through the keep where King Henry V died and learn about the fortress’s role in the Hundred Years' War.
Explore the grand halls that once held royal soirees, later transformed into Napoleon's barracks and arsenal as guardians of Paris.
Did you know? The Chateau's 52-meter tall keep was planned at almost triple its height! Budget cuts kept it grounded.
Inclusions
Inclusions
Entry to the Chateau de Vincennes
Audio guide in French, English, and Spanish
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 10 Jul, 2027.
Ticket validity
Ticket validity
These tickets are valid until 10 Jul, 2027.
Your experience
Your experience
Unveiling Chateau de Vincennes
Imagine standing before a towering vision of French history that transformed from the once opulent residence of King Louis IX to a formidable arsenal safeguarding Napoleon's weapons. Climb up tp the 52-meter tall medieval keep where Parisian cityscape views await you. You can make out the Eiffel Tower at the horizon, the spires of the Notre Dame cathedral, and the winding curves of the Seine River at the horizon from the keep.
From royal soirees to Napoleon's arsenal
Step inside the keep's cool interior and relive French history. King Henry V breathed his last in these halls, a chilling reminder of the Chateau's pivotal role in the Hundred Years' War. The keep also held other famous French personalities at the time like Fouquet, King Louis X’s accountant accused of misusing funds and potentially threatening the king. A multilingual audio guide will be your companion, narrating a tale of battles and strategies as you descend the keep.
Operating hours
Operating hours
Know before you go
Know before you go
What's not allowed
- Pets are not allowed at the venue, except for guide dogs.
Accessibility
This experience is not suitable for strollers.
This experience is suitable for wheelchair users on certain ground floor parts.
Additional information
Entry is free for guests with disabilities and their companions with valid proof.
Entry is free for guests under 18 years of age and 26 years of age with an EU ID.
Wear comfortable shoes as the venue has irregular surfaces like gravel and paving stones.
There are no baggage lockers inside the venue.
The maximum size of backpacks or handbags should not exceed 40x20x50 cm.
A valid identity document is needed for the duration of the visit.
An adult must accompany children under 16.
The monument is closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25.
My tickets
My tickets
Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket redemption point
Show your ticket at Château de Vincennes.
Address: Av. de Paris, 94300 Vincennes, France.
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