Practical information

Visit the Sainte-Chapelle and the keep

From 21 May to 21 September
10 am – 6 pm

From 22 September to 20 May
10 am – 5 pm

On 24 and 31 December: closing time at 4 pm.

Special opening hours for the Sainte-Chapelle:
The Sainte-Chapelle closes temporarily every day between 12 pm and 2 pm or between 1 pm and 2 pm. Visitors are strongly advised to check our opening hours on the homepage before their visit.

Open every day except 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.

Please note:

• Ticket office closure and last admission to the Sainte-Chapelle: 45 minutes before closing time.
• Last admission to the Keep: 30 minutes before closing time.

During a “high heat alert” period, the monument’s opening hours may be adjusted. Before your visit, we recommend checking the opening hours displayed in the dedicated section on the homepage.

Service historique de la Défense

The Service historique de la Défense at the Château de Vincennes is a centre for the preservation of military archives. It holds more than 120 linear kilometres of documents produced and received since the 17th century by the central administrations of ministries responsible for military affairs, as well as by the headquarters, services and units of the three branches of the armed forces and the national gendarmerie.

The centre is open to the public by free mandatory registration and offers temporary exhibition spaces and events held throughout the year at the Pavillon du roi. 

Monday: 1 pm – 5 pm

Tuesday to Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm

Friday: 9 am – 4 pm

Saturday: 9:30 am – 3 pm

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The ticket gives you access to the whole monument.

Ticket office

   In view of safety requirements and visitor management issues, group visits are not permitted on Sundays in all areas of the keep and the Sainte-Chapelle.

Passion monuments membership

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1 pass - Unlimited access to over 80 monuments for 1 year

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Visit the castle at your own pace, equipped with a tablet and headphones. An immersive audio tour lasting an hour and a half will take you back to the different periods in the castle's construction.

As a family, explore the castle with your children and help Ada, Finn and Cléo repair the time clock. Can you rise to the challenge and solve the riddles?
 

Practical details
 

The Revelacio tablet is included in the admission ticket. 

A valid identity document (identity card, passport, driving licence, health insurance card, etc.) must be left with you for the duration of the visit.

Visitors can be equipped up to 1 hour and 30 minutes before the castle closes. The tablet must be returned to the ticket office at 4:30 pm (5:30 pm in high season).

Available in 3 languages (French, English, Spanish).

Adult tour / Family tour (with children aged between 6 and 15) / Tour for people with reduced mobility.

• cash
• credit cards
• check
• culture check
• vacation voucher (ANCV)
• Lire check (only in store)

By car

Visitors are not allowed to park their vehicles inside the château, with the exception of people with reduced mobility who hold a disability card.

By metro and RER

Line 1: Château de Vincennes station
RER A: Vincennes station

By bus

Bus 46, 56, 86

Entry Conditions

• Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Restrooms are located in the keep courtyard and at the back of the gift shop (accessible only with a monument admission ticket).
• Pets: Only guide dogs and assistance animals are allowed within the monument grounds.
• Strollers are not permitted inside the monument grounds (they may be left outside).
• Allowed luggage size: 30 cm × 40 cm × 15 cm. As the monument is a military site, there is no luggage storage facility.
• For groups, advance booking may be required to access the monument and/or temporary exhibitions. Please consult the sections dedicated to group visits.
• Smoking is prohibited throughout the entire site, both inside and outside the monument. In accordance with Decree No. 2025-582 of June 27, 2025, regarding smoke-free areas, outdoor public spaces where children and teenagers may be present or exposed—particularly public parks and gardens—are designated smoke-free areas.
• Seat canes are available upon request at the entrance to the Sainte-Chapelle and the keep.

Weather Alert and Climate Conditions

The Château de Vincennes includes outdoor areas that may be exposed to wind and heat, or indoor areas that are not heated. During periods of extreme heat, early closures may occur. Know more

Food and Refreshments

Consumption of food and beverages is prohibited in visitor areas, except in the dining area located in the keep courtyard. Learn more

Bookshop and Gift Shop

Take a moment to visit our bookshop specializing in History and Heritage, as well as our gift shop, and bring home a memorable souvenir of your visit to the Château de Vincennes.

Discover the services and conditions for people with disabilities.

Consult the dedicated page