Château de Vincennes

Stand in awe of the commanding Château de Vincennes.

Visit the Château de Vincennes with Go City®

• Explore the castle that stood at the heart of French history.

This attraction requires a Paris Museum Pass

You'll receive a free Paris Museum Pass when you purchase an All-Inclusive Pass from Go City. This added extra gives you free entry to dozens of top museums and monuments. You'll need to make sure you download it ahead of your trip to the Château de Vincennes.

About this experience

The imposing Château de Vincennes has stood at the heart of French history since its construction.

The 13th-century fortress served as a prison, porcelain factory, military arsenal and the site of numerous royal births, marriages, and executions.

Originally built as a hunting lodge for Louis VII in 1150, the Château was considerably expanded by Louis IX. The famous donjon tower, at 52m high, is the tallest fortified medieval structure in Europe. It was added by Philip VI of France around 1337. 

You will discover why the Château de Vincennes became one of the most formidable fortresses in all of France and the scene of numerous bloody battles. The massive rectangular circuit of walls – measuring more than a kilometer in length – are punctuated by six grand towers and three gates, each 42m high. 

Go City is a better way to sightsee. Your pass includes Château de Vincennes tickets, plus admission to dozens of top Paris attractions for one money-saving price.

Ready to start exploring Paris? First, choose between an All-Inclusive Pass or Explorer Pass.

Getting in

Show your Paris Museum Pass at the entrance.

Information about your Paris Museum Pass

Buy an All-Inclusive Pass with Go City, and you will also receive a free Paris Museum Pass to use at the same time! This added extra gives you free entry to dozens of top museums and monuments.

Once you've purchased your All-Inclusive Pass on the Go City website, we'll send you all the details you need to download your additional Paris Museum Pass. Be sure to do this ahead of your trip as you'll need it to enter the Château de Vincennes.

For the full list of attractions on the digital Paris Museum Pass, please visit our information page. 

For more information, visit the Château de Vincennes website.