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Skip-the-Line E-Ticket – Château de Vincennes

Activity - Holidays & weekends in Vincennes

Skip-the-Line E-Ticket – Château de Vincennes - Activity - Holidays & weekends in Vincennes
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Avenue de Paris - Vincennes

Visit a royal residence dating back to the Medieval Ages right outside of Paris. The site includes a fortified structure and a religious building ! Built between the 12th and 18th century, the château de Vincennes has preserved a number of it's original features, including it's medieval towers, the holy chapel and the 14th century keep. Dating back to the 14th century, the keep is the highest in Europe and served as a prison for over 400 years. Nicolas Fouquet, the Marquis de Sade and Mirabeau were amongst some of the many prisoners held there…  Construction of the holy chapel began in 1379 and displays remarkable decor, making for an exceptional religious structure.

Rates

Skip-the-Line E-Ticket – Château de Vincennes
13 €

Practical information

Participants' profileAll ages
Good to knowAccessible to people with reduced mobility
Advantages

• The tour of a royal, medieval residence

• The compound includes a fortress and an exceptional religious building

• E-ticket granting fast-track entry, valid throughout the year

• An informative booklet available in 10 languages

In detail

• Availability : Monday to Sunday (excluding exceptional dates and certain religious services)

• Opening times : 10am / 10:30am to 4:30pm / 6pm (depending on the period) *

• Duration : variable (day pass)

• You will be asked to indicate a provisional date for your visit when you book, but your ticket is not restricted to this date. Your ticket is valid up to 1 year from the date of your choice upon reservation

• A brochure available in French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese and Russian will be provided at the entrance

• The site is partially accessible for people with reduced mobility

• The following visitors can enter free-of-charge : Visitors under the age of 18 years and residents of the European Union aged 26 years and under, disabled persons and their attendants, unemployed persons and Culture Card holders - ICOM Card and Education Pass (valid proof of ID required)

• Admission is free on the first Sunday of each month from November to the end of March

• From May 25 to September 22 : every day, 10am to 6pm for the Keep and 10:30am to 5:30pm (closed from 1pm to 2pm - subject to change) for the holy chapelSeptember 23 to May 20 : every day, 10am to 5pm for the keep and 10:30am to 4:30pm (closed from 1pm to 2pm - subject to change) for the holy chapel - the holy chapel closes at 5:30pm weekends and public holidays between April 1 and May 20

Establishment policy

BookingRequired
RatesDiscounted rates on a sliding scale
PaymentCredit card
Included in the price
• Admission to the castle (the keep and holy chapel)
• La tablette en réalité augmentée
Not included in the price
• The services of a guide
• Audio guide (3 € supplement payable on the day)
• All other extras
Cancellation conditions
Cette prestation est non annulable, non-modifiable, non-remboursable. - Cancellation insurance

Places of interest nearby

The Château de Vincennes (10 m)
Castle of Vincennes (190 m)
Metro station Château de Vincennes (270 m)
Tourist Office of Vincennes (280 m)
RER station Vincennes (390 m)
Train station of Vincennes (420 m)
Museum of La Symbolique Militaire (430 m)
Town Hall of Vincennes (440 m)
Cultural Centre Georges Pompidou (440 m)
Auditorium Jean-Pierre Miquel (470 m)

Events nearby

Last nameDescriptionDateCity
Paris Jazz Festival
A real jazz institution in the capitalFrom 26 june to 8 september 2024Paris (1.1 km)
Paris Marathon
One of the world’s most high-profile races over the mythical distance of 42.195 km April 2025Paris (6.3 km)
Nuit Blanche
A nocturnal art trail in the capitalOn 1 june 2024Paris (6.3 km)
Paris Motor Show
The international show in Paris, where the vehicles of today and tomorrow are on displayOctober 2024Paris (6.3 km)
Hidden Side of Paris
Discovering an unusual and unsuspected side of Paris!February 2025Paris (6.6 km)
Paris Autumn Festival
An important event for contemporary artistic creationSeptember / October / November / December 2024Paris (6.8 km)

Restaurants nearby

Last nameStyleRateCity
Matsuri Vincennes
Japanese22 € Vincennes
Ristorante Del Pozzo
Italian44 € Vincennes
La Table des Troys
French cuisine46 € Vincennes
Le Méditerranée - Les Saveurs de Djerba
Tunisian38 € Vincennes
L'Armorique
Pancake house26 € Vincennes
Megna
Indian49 € Vincennes

Outings nearby

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Paris illuminations
Car itineraryEasy2:00Paris (6.3 km)
The Impressionist Seine, from Careers to Croissy-sur-Seine
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy1:30Chatou (21 km)
Beaumont Star Trail
HikeEasy35 minSaint-Germain-en-Laye (28 km)
Career hike
HikeEasy2:00Saint-Vaast-lès-Mello (47 km)
Historic trail in the town centre
Village visitEasy1:30La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (52 km)
Family discovery trail
Village visitEasy1:00La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (52 km)

Accommodation nearby

Last nameAccommodation typeRateCity
Hôtel du Château
Hotel81 € to 156 € per nightVincennes
Best Western Saint-Louis - Grand Paris - Vincennes
Hotel89 € to 209 € per nightVincennes
Appart Hôtel Victoria
HotelVincennes
ROOM SAUVAGE
HotelVincennes
Aparthotel Adagio Paris Vincennes
Hotel80 € to 276 € per nightVincennes
Le Home
Hotel85 € to 115 € per nightVincennes
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