Château de Vincennes: Entry Ticket
Highlight
- Discover the 52-meter tall medieval keep at Château de Vincennes. Not only is it the tallest fortified tower in Europe, it's also the place where Henry V passed away
- Accessible via metro (station: Château de Vincennes), Château de Vincennes is the most convenient among the royal châteaux to reach. Our electronic tickets eliminate the need for printing and grant you priority access. This is the most convenient way to connect with the French royal history!
- Gain entry to the château and all temporary exhibits (though you'll need to cross the medieval moat, a drawbridge is available)
Summary
Description
Originally serving as a hunting retreat, Château de Vincennes served as the residence of the French monarchy for many years until they relocated to the Palace of Versailles (long before their unfortunate fate of being beheaded and exiled). This historic complex features a moat, six towers, three gates, and a 52-meter high keep - which stands as the tallest in Europe. With this ticket, you can visit all the main attractions and enjoy priority access.
Visiting the Château de Vincennes offers a firsthand experience with the turbulent history of royal families in Europe, much like the Tower of London and other former royal residences located farther out of town.
In Paris, you can find a lovely cathedral (though it suffered significant damage during the French Revolution) and the tallest fortified tower in Europe.Several significant historical incidents occurred at this location. The English Monarch Henry V passed away due to dysentery inside the fortress tower, the sacred Crown of Thorns was safeguarded in the chapel before it was taken to Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, and while functioning as a government penitentiary, notable prisoners such as the Marquis de Sade, the thinker Diderot, and the contentious Count of Mirabeau were detained within its walls.
Rebuilt following significant destruction caused by WWII, the revived Château de Vincennes stands as a representation of the contemporary French nation; it is an attractive contemporary spot with a complex background. Don't miss out.
