Is Vincennes castle accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

The visit takes place at ground level, which makes access easier.

Can visitors park inside the castle grounds?

No, parking inside is reserved for visitors holding a disability card.

Are dogs allowed at Vincennes castle?

No, animals are not permitted on the site.

Château de Vincennes

Vincennes Castle

Vincennes

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €13
Child: Free

Free for Under 18s, 18-25 year-olds (EU and legally resident non-Europeans), holders of a disability card and their companion, jobseekers from the EU and EEA, Pass éducation, military personnel with Sentinelle mission orders, first Sundays of the month from November to March and European Heritage Days

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Prices checked at the source on October 25, 2026

Visit duration: 90 min
Where: Vincennes

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Château de Vincennes stands in Vincennes (Val-de-Marne), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages, 17th century, 19th century). Adult admission costs 13 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on October 25, 2026.

On the eastern edge of Paris, Vincennes castle features one of Europe's tallest surviving medieval keeps, raised in a single decade under King Charles V in the 14th century. Within its fortified walls stands the Sainte-Chapelle, a Gothic building modelled on the one at the Palais de la Cité. Once a royal residence, later a state prison and a military stronghold, the site bears the marks of eight centuries of French power.

What to know

The visit takes about 90 minutes.
Access is at ground level, with no upper floors to climb.
Dogs are not allowed.
Parking within the grounds is reserved for holders of a disability card.
The adult admission fee is 13 euros.

Practical information

Opening hours

Du 21 mai au 21 septembre: 10h-18h
Du 22 septembre au 20 mai: 10h-17h

Annual closures : 1 January; 1 May; 25 December

Prices

Adult: €13
Child: Free

Visit duration: 90 min
Wheelchair access: Ground floor accessible
Dogs: Not allowed
Parking: Visitors cannot park their vehicle within the château grounds, except for people with reduced mobility holding a disability card

Route available for people with reduced mobility; many steps are required to visit the Donjon (around 150); toilets for people with disabilities; cane-seats available on request

On site

Toilets
Food and drink
Gift shop
Child-friendly

Where this château is

Vincennes · Val-de-Marne · Île-de-France

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Address

Vincennes, Val-de-Marne

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Château phone number

+33 1 43 28 15 48

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00125475
Period of construction: Middle Ages, 17th century, 19th century

Coming up at this château

Fri, May 21 · 10:00 AM
Exposition de photos de Jean-Marie Périer
Val-de-Marne

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Frequently asked

Château de Vincennes: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €13. Child: free. Free for: under 18s, 18-25 year-olds (EU and legally resident non-Europeans), holders of a disability card and their companion, jobseekers from the EU and EEA, Pass éducation, military personnel with Sentinelle mission orders, first Sundays of the month from November to March and European Heritage Days.
Château de Vincennes: where to buy tickets?: Tickets are sold online by our partner GetYourGuide, linked at the top of this page.
How long does a visit to Vincennes castle take?: Plan for about 90 minutes.
Is Vincennes castle accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?: The visit takes place at ground level, which makes access easier.
Can visitors park inside the castle grounds?: No, parking inside is reserved for visitors holding a disability card.
Are dogs allowed at Vincennes castle?: No, animals are not permitted on the site.

Information verified on October 25, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website