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Château de Vincennes
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At the gateway to Paris, visit the château de Vincennes, a testimony of medieval architecture.

Read the history of the monument

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Archéocapsule on buildings and their evolution

From 12 September to 22 September 2024

Upcoming exhibition

Archéologie du bâti

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Donjon of the Château de Vincennes, fifth level walkway

The privileged visit: the upper levels of Europe's highest dungeon!

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  • Visuel officiel des JEP 2024

    Grand événement multi-sites | 1 rendez-vous

    European Heritage Days

    September 21, 2024 – September 22, 2024

  • Visuel officiel de l'événement

    Installation, performance | 1 rendez-vous

    Vincennes, Château de lumières

    October 18, 2024 – November 2, 2024

    • The must-see

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    Keep and west wall of the castle

    A royal fortress

    History

    article | 10 min

    View of the Château de Vincennes, with the keep and the Sainte-Chapelle

    History of the Château de Vincennes

    History

    article | 8 min

    Paintings by a prisoner in the Vincennes dungeon

    A fearsome prison

    History

    article | 8 min

    Dungeon seen from the east

    The dungeon, symbol of royal power

    A must-see

    article | 3 min

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    Carte de fidélité Passion Monuments du Centre des monuments nationaux

    Passion monuments loyalty program

    Enjoy unlimited access to the Château de Vincennes! The Passion monuments card gives you access to over 80 monuments throughout France. A must for heritage lovers.

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