Chateau of Vincennes Skip-the-Line Ticket
1 h
Ticket
Skip The Line
About this activity
With your skip-the-line entry, head inside the Château of Vincennes, which was a royal residence from the 12th to 18th centuries.
Admire its preserved medieval towers, the Sainte-Chapelle, and the 14th-century keep, which is the highest of its kind in Europe. In 1365, Charles V, King of France, transformed the family manor house at Vincennes into a more suitable royal dwelling and built the present keep to house his art collection and manuscripts. In the early 15th century, Louis XI was the first king to use the keep as a jail for his favorite prisoners, who were taken with him on his progresses throughout the kingdom. The keep was still being used as a prison in the 19th century, a symbol of arbitrary royal justice.
Restored after suffering extensive damage during World War II, the Château of Vincennes now houses the historical services of the three French armed forces.
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Admire its preserved medieval towers, the Sainte-Chapelle, and the 14th-century keep, which is the highest of its kind in Europe. In 1365, Charles V, King of France, transformed the family manor house at Vincennes into a more suitable royal dwelling and built the present keep to house his art collection and manuscripts. In the early 15th century, Louis XI was the first king to use the keep as a jail for his favorite prisoners, who were taken with him on his progresses throughout the kingdom. The keep was still being used as a prison in the 19th century, a symbol of arbitrary royal justice.
Restored after suffering extensive damage during World War II, the Château of Vincennes now houses the historical services of the three French armed forces.
Included
- Entry/Admission - Chateau of Vincennes
Not included
- Transport to/ from attraction
- Food and drinks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Entrance is free for anyone under the age of 18 years old. Citizens from the European Union can visit for free if they are aged between 18 and 25 years old (an ID is necessary).
- The monument is closed on January 1st - May 1st - November 11th - December 25th.
- Please note that the monument will be closed between 11am and 2pm on January 18th 2018..
- Please note that the monument will be closing at 4pm on December 24th and 31st 2018.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Features
Tourism
50%
Cultural
45%
Original
40%
Adrenaline
25%
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