Book château de Vincennes

Explore one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval royal residences, just outside central Paris.

• Everything you get: Entry to the Château de Vincennes complex, including the 14th-century Keep, Sainte-Chapelle, ramparts, and moat walk. Explore former royal spaces and trace the site’s evolution from royal residence to military stronghold at your own pace.
• Upgrades: Add a digital audio tour for on-demand historical commentary while you explore at your own pace.
• Why choose this: A good pick if you want a self-paced castle visit with access to the full complex, rather than a fixed-route guided tour.

Inclusions

• Entry to the Château de Vincennes
• Access to the Donjon (14th-century Keep) and Sainte-Chapelle
• Digital audio guide [as per option selected]

What’s not allowed

• Pets: Pets are not allowed at the venue, except for guide dogs.

Accessibility

• Strollers: This experience is not suitable for strollers.
• Wheelchair access: This experience is suitable for wheelchair users on certain ground floor parts.

Additional information

• Free entry for guests with disabilities: Entry is free for guests with disabilities and their companions with valid proof.
• Free entry for young visitors: Entry is free for guests under 18 years and guests up to 26 years with an EU ID.
• Footwear: Wear comfortable shoes as the venue has irregular surfaces like gravel and paving stones.
• Baggage lockers: There are no baggage lockers inside the venue.
• Bag size limit: The maximum size of backpacks or handbags should not exceed 40 x 20 x 50 cm.
• ID requirement: A valid identity document is needed for the duration of the visit.
• Children: An adult must accompany children under 16.
• Closure dates: The monument is closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Close enough to cover in one relaxed day, this combo links a royal stronghold with the resting place of Paris legends.

• What you get at Château de Vincennes: Standard entry to the fortress so you can explore the keep and grounds at your own pace.
• What you get at Père Lachaise Cemetery: Admission to the cemetery plus a GPS-based smartphone audio tour, guiding you independently to its most famous graves and monuments.
• Why this combo works: Pair a medieval royal stronghold with the resting place of Parisian icons for two distinct sides of the city’s history, while saving slightly versus booking separately.

Inclusions

Château de Vincennes:

• Entry to the Château de Vincennes

Père Lachaise Cemetery:

• Admission to Père Lachaise Cemetery
• Access to graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf and Chopin
• Visit to Héloïse and Abélard tomb and Victor Noir effigy
• Audio guide in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Russian and Polish

What to bring

Père Lachaise Cemetery

• Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the cemetery has uneven paths and requires extended walking.
• Bring headphones and a fully charged smartphone to access the app-based audio tour.
• Download and activate the audio tour before arriving.

Château de Vincennes

• Wear comfortable shoes, as parts of the monument have gravel, paving stones, and other uneven surfaces.
• Carry a valid identity document for the duration of your visit.

What’s not allowed

Père Lachaise Cemetery

• Pets are not permitted, except registered guide dogs.
• Bicycles, scooters, and baby strollers are not allowed inside the cemetery.
• Professional photography and filming require prior authorization.
• Loud or disruptive behavior is prohibited.

Château de Vincennes

• Pets are not allowed, except guide dogs.
• Backpacks and handbags larger than 40 × 20 × 50 cm are not permitted.
• Baggage lockers are not available at the monument.

Accessibility

Père Lachaise Cemetery

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
• The cemetery’s uneven terrain may be difficult for visitors with limited mobility.

Château de Vincennes

• The monument is wheelchair accessible only in certain ground-floor areas.
• This experience is not suitable for strollers.

Additional information

Père Lachaise Cemetery

• The self-guided route covers approximately 3 km (2 miles).

Château de Vincennes

• Entry is free for guests with disabilities and their companions upon presentation of valid proof.
• Entry is free for guests under 18 and eligible EU visitors up to 26 years old.
• Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
• The monument is closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25.

• These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, they are valid for an extended period of time.
• These tickets are valid for an extended duration. The exact details will be present on the ticket.

Pair a medieval royal fortress with a Seine cruise from the Eiffel Tower area in one easy Paris plan.

• What you get at Château de Vincennes: Entry to the medieval fortress, letting you explore its key spaces independently and at your own pace.
• What you get on the Seine River cruise: A flexible 1-hour cruise from the Eiffel Tower area with your choice of departure time, an audio guide in 14 languages, plus a macaron or meringue tasting and breakfast onboard.
• Why this combo works: Go from medieval Paris to its riverside landmarks in one booking, with flexible cruise timing that makes it easier to fit both experiences into your day.

Inclusions

Château de Vincennes

• Entry to Château de Vincennes

Seine River sightseeing cruise

• 1-hour Seine River cruise
• Audio guide in 14 languages
• Choice of departure time
• Flexible cruise ticket
• Tasting of 2 macarons or 9 meringues
• Breakfast onboard

What to bring

Château de Vincennes

• Wear comfortable shoes, as parts of the monument have gravel, paving stones, and uneven surfaces.
• Carry a valid identity document for the duration of your visit.

Seine River cruise

• Only small backpacks and regular-size handbags are allowed onboard.

What’s not allowed

Château de Vincennes

• Pets are not allowed, except guide dogs.
• Backpacks and handbags larger than 40 × 20 × 50 cm are not permitted.
• Baggage lockers are not available at the monument.

Seine River cruise

• Larger bags are not permitted, as storage facilities are not available.

Accessibility

Château de Vincennes

• The monument is wheelchair accessible only in certain ground-floor areas.
• This experience is not suitable for strollers.

Seine River cruise

• Toilets are available onboard the boats, but there are no accessible sanitary facilities on the pontoons.

Additional information

Château de Vincennes

• Entry is free for guests with disabilities and their companions with valid proof.
• Entry is free for guests under 18 and eligible EU visitors up to 26 years old.
• Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
• The monument is closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25.

Seine River cruise

• Cruise tickets are valid for one month from the selected travel date.
• Paid parking is available subject to availability.
• Check the cruise route and departure schedule before your visit.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.