⚠️ Exceptional Closure
The monument will be exceptionally closed to the public on Saturday, 31 October. We thank you for your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
A must for an in-depth look at the monuments.
Price
Season 2026 :
Flat rate of €250 + €11.50 per participant (group admission fee)
Duration of the visit :
Language(s) : French and foreign languages (on request)
Availability : January 2027
Discover the Château de Vincennes, its keep and its Sainte-Chapelle during a guided tour!
A symbol of the modern state.
The building asserts royal power: it protects the capital but also guarantees the kings against uprisings. It was the heart of the French monarchy until 1682, when Louis XIV preferred Versailles. The keep was used as a prison from the 16th century until the 19th century: Fouquet, the Marquis de Sade and Mirabeau were all held there. Transformed into barracks and an arsenal by Napoleon I, the fortress protected Paris during the invasions of the 19th century.
Further information:
At present, only self-guided tours are available for groups at the Château de Vincennes.
Guided tours of the monument will be available again for groups from January 2027.
To book these tours, please contact the site from September 2026.
Payment at the monument cash desk by credit card, cheque or cash
Amy ENGELEN
Economic Development and Tourism Officer
01 44 61 20 53 / 06 33 19 23 89
amy.engelen@monuments-nationaux.fr