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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

The must-see

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

Our news

Redevelopment of the castle grounds: temporary closure of the main entrance

Accessibility, Shipyard, Life of the monument

March 5, 2025

March 5, 2025

Passion Monuments loyalty card from the 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.