Château de Vincennes

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Discover the Vincennes castle at the gates of Paris, the castle of the kings of France up to Louis XIV! Buy your tickets for the visit at the best price.

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Tickets to the Château de Vincennes

Ticket to Vincennes Castle tour

Access to the castle courtyard
Visit to the Sainte-Chapelle
Access to the first two levels of the Keep
From May 21 to September 22, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
From September 23 to May 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

€13

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What to expect

Discover the Château de Vincennes, at the gates of Paris. A former hunting lodge, a royal residence and then a state prison that equalled the Bastille, the Château de Vincennes enables visitors to trace the history of the great kings of France, from Saint Louis and Louis XIII, through to Charles V and Louis XIV. Its 52 metre high donjon is the highest in Europe and provides breathtaking views of Paris.

Thanks to your priority tickets, you will gain access the castle, its holy chapel, the donjon as well as any temporary exhibitions taking place at the time of your visit.

Opening Hours of the Château de Vincennes

Opening

From May 21 to September 22: 10:00 – 18:00
From September 23 to May 20: 10:00 – 17:00

The Sainte-Chapelle closes temporarily every day during the lunch break between 12:00 – 14:00 or 13:00 – 14:00.
Access to the Sainte-Chapelle and the donjon is possible until 16:30 (17:30 in high season). Public evacuation starts at 16:45 (17:45 in high season).

Last entry 45 minutes before closing

Free Admission

Under 18 years old (with family and outside school groups)
18–25 years old (citizens of European Union countries and regular non-European residents in France)
Persons with disabilities and their companion
Carte Culture / ICOM Card
Job seekers, upon presentation of a certificate less than 6 months old

For everyone

On the first Sundays of the month from November to March
During the European Heritage Days (third weekend of September)

Guided Visit

Free guided tours in French (duration: approximately 1h30)
Tour times: every day at 10:30 / 14:15 / 15:00
Visits do not require prior reservation and are free after payment of the entrance fee.
Note: Exceptionally, these free guided tours may be cancelled due to closures, technical reasons, or staffing issues.

Common questions

Where is the Château de Vincennes?

The address of the Château de Vincennes is Avenue de Paris in Vincennes, France (94300), less than 2 km from the Paris ring road.

How to get to the Château de Vincennes?

The château is wonderfully served by public transport. The RER A serves Vincennes. By metro, line 1 is ideal with its Château de Versailles station. If you want to go to the Château de Vincennes by bus, take lines 115, 118, or 46.

What is the ticket price to visit the Château de Vincennes?

The ticket price to visit the Château de Vincennes is €13. Entry is free for children under 18 as well as for European Union residents under 25.

How long does it take to visit the Château de Vincennes?

Plan 1.5 to 2 hours to visit in order to become an expert on the château and its history.

What to do around the Château de Vincennes?

A visit to the Château de Vincennes combines wonderfully with a stroll in the Parc Floral de Paris, whose entrance is right next to the Château de Vincennes esplanade. For the more athletic, you can walk up Avenue Daumesnil towards Paris for 2 km to visit the Vincennes Zoo.

Map

Address

57 Avenue de Paris
94300 Vincennes

Public transportation

Bérault

Vincennes

Customer Reviews

4.8/5 - 8 reviews

Susan P.

Published over a year ago

A magical castle

It was the perfect experience to introduce my grandson to castles and midevil history. He loved exploring on his own and the signs offered just the right information.

A. K.

Published over a year ago

Very easy to use

Very easy to use. Booked a ticket for the Château de Vincennes visit. Ticket received immediately on the phone.

Kirk R.

Published over a year ago

Great time visiting the Tower.

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