Vincennes castle

  • Historic site and monument
  • Historic patrimony
  • Castle
  • Fortified castle
  • Keep
  • Tower
  • Religious heritage
  • Chapel
Nef de la Sainte-Chapelle
Sainte-Chapelle
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A medieval royal residence at the gates of Paris.

A royal residence from the 12th to the 18th century, the Château de Vincennes has preserved its walls, its medieval towers, its Sainte-Chapelle and its 14th-century keep, the highest in Europe. Charles V, King of France, had the family manor of Vincennes transformed in 1365 to make it more convenient to live in and built the present dungeon to house his collections of art objects and manuscripts. From the beginning of the 15th century until the 19th century, the dungeon became a prison, a symbol of the secrecy of justice, where Fouquet, the Marquis de Sade, Mirabeau and others were detained. The Sainte-Chapelle, begun in 1379, offers visitors a remarkable décor and fulfils the dream of Charles V by adding an exceptional religious building to the fortress. Now visit the châtelet's parapet walk and discover the two offices of the King's secretary. The sacristy, the attic and the treasury room are now open to visitors in the Sainte-Chapelle.

Opening and closing times

From 21/05 to 22/09, daily between 10 am and 6 pm.

From 21 May to 22 September

10am - 6pm

Please note: last admission 45 minutes before the monument closes.

Sainte-Chapelle

The Sainte-Chapelle opens at 10am, closes 30 minutes before the château closes and during the lunch break between 1pm and 2pm.

From 23/09 to 20/05, daily between 10 am and 5 pm.

Closed exceptionally on January 1st, May 1st and December 25th.

From 23 September to 20 May

10am - 5pm

Please note: last admission 45 minutes before the monument closes.

Sainte-Chapelle

The Sainte-Chapelle opens at 10am, closes 30 minutes before the château closes and during the lunch break between 1pm and 2pm.

Rates

Group adults: 7 € (From 20 persons)
Set price group children: 30 € (Schools).

Free entry for children < 18 years.
Group rate available for > 20 people.

From 23/09/2023 to 20/05/2024
Full price: 13 €.

From 21/05 to 22/09/2024
Full price: 13 €.

Free entry for children < 18 years.
Group rate available for > 20 people.

Free for :
-18-25 years old (European Union citizens and regular residents non-euopeans on European Union territory)
- Disabled people and their attendant
For all, every first sunday of the month from 1st of November to 31st of March

Included in the Paris Museum Pass: free access.

Payment methods accepted

  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Cash
  • Culture voucher

Reception

Types of customers

  • Children
  • Groups
  • Home school groups

Groups

  • Minimum number of people : 20

Animals

  • Animals accepted
  • Guide and assistance dogs welcome

Visits

Types of visits available

  • Unguided individual tours available permanently
  • Guided individual tours available permanently
  • Unguided group tours available permanently
  • Guided group tours on request

Average length of visit

  • 90 minutes (individual)
  • 90 minutes (groups)

Services and facilities

Facilities

  • Car park
  • Meeting room
  • Parking
  • Toilets

Services

  • Educational visits
  • Guided tours
  • Room hire
  • Shop

Activities

  • Temporary exhibition

Languages

Spoken languages

  • English
  • French

Documentation languages

  • Chinese
  • Dutch
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Spanish

Visit languages

  • French

Languages of educational signs

  • English
  • French

Audioguide languages

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Spanish

Additional information

- Audio-guided visit
Languages ​​offered: French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese. Commentary on the whole site with a detailed tour of the dungeon.
Duration: 45 min.
Single price: € 3 in addition to the entrance ticket

Accessibility

  • Hearing disability
  • Visual disability
  • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
  • WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
  • Relief map, tactile model or audio device description available at the reception

Access

Bus
Lines 56, 112, 114, 115, 118, 124, 210, 318, 325

Metro
Line 1 - Château de Vincennes

RER
Line A - Vincennes

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  • Mr Alex GAILLARD

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    Booking deadline : 20 days