Practical information
Find here all the practical information to prepare your visit to the Château de Vincennes.
Opening hours
From May 21 to September 22
10am - 6pm
From September 23 to May 20
10am - 5pm
Please note: The last ticket is issued at the ticket office 45 minutes before the monument closes. Access to the Sainte-Chapelle and the dungeon is possible until 4.30pm (5.30pm in high season). The public is evacuated from 4.45pm (5.45pm in high season).
Monument closure
Closed on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December all day.
The Sainte-Chapelle will be closed on Monday 4 November for the dismantling of the ‘Dichroic Moon’
Temporary closure of the Sainte-Chapelle : The Sainte-Chapelle is temporarily closed every day during the lunch break between 12 noon and 2pm or 1pm and 2pm. We strongly recommend that you consult our opening times on the home page.
Rates
Rates applicable from 1 January 2024.
The ticket gives you access to the whole monument.
For individualsRevelacio tablet included | |
Individual rate | 13 € |
Special rate (partnerships) | 11,50 € |
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Free of chargeFree tickets can be obtained at the ticket office upon presentation of proof of identity. | |
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For groups | |
Group rate | 11,50 € |
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School group rate | 40 € |
In view of safety requirements and visitor management issues, group visits are not permitted on Sundays during this period in all areas of the keep and the Sainte-Chapelle.
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Mediation tool: Revelacio
Visit the château at your own pace, equipped with a tablet and headphones. An immersive audio tour lasting an hour and a half will take you back to the different periods in the castle's construction.
As a family, explore the castle with your children and help Ada, Finn and Cléo repair the time clock. Can you rise to the challenge and solve the riddles?
Practical details
The Revelacio tablet is included in the admission ticket.
A valid identity document (identity card, passport, driving licence, health insurance card, etc.) must be left with you for the duration of the visit.
Visitors can be equipped no later than 45 minutes before the château closes.
Available in 3 languages (French, English, Spanish).
Adult tour / Family tour (with children aged between 4 and 15) / Tour for people with reduced mobility.
Payment method
- cash
- credit cards
- check
- culture check
- vacation voucher (ANCV)
- Lire check (only in store)
Access and transport
Castle of Vincennes
Avenue de Paris94300 Vincennes
You can only enter and leave the castle via the Tour du Village on Avenue de Paris.
The gates near the Parc Floral are closed.
By car
Visitors are not allowed to park their vehicles inside the château, with the exception of people with reduced mobility who hold a disability card.
By metro and RER
Line 1: Château de Vincennes station
RER A: Vincennes station
By bus
Bus 46, 56, 86
Services and conditions of visit
- Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Souvenir shop.
- Toilets (accessible only with the monument ticket).
- Dogs are not allowed in the monument, except for guide and assistance dogs.
- Strollers are not allowed inside the monuments (they can be left outside).
- Luggage permitted: 30 cm x 40 cm x 15 cm.
- No eating, drinking or smoking inside the monuments.
In a handicap situation
Discover the services and conditions for people with disabilities.
Vigipirate plan
To ensure the safety of visitors, the monument applies the preventive measures decided by the government for public administrations. To find out more
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