Paris Château de Vincennes Priority Entry Ticket

Originally a hunting lodge, Château de Vincennes was the home of the French royal family for centuries before they moved to the Palace of Versailles. It has a moat, six towers, three gates and a 52-meter keep, the tallest in Europe. This ticket gives access to all the key sights of the château, with entry via the priority entrance.

A royal château steeped in history

The compound features a beautiful chapel (badly damaged during the French Revolution) and the highest fortified tower in Europe. The English King Henry V died of dysentery in the tower, and the relics of the Crown of Thorns were kept in the chapel before being transferred to Sainte-Chapelle in Paris. During its time as a state prison, it held famous inmates including the Marquis de Sade, the philosopher Diderot and the Count of Mirabeau. Restored after extensive damage during WWII, Château de Vincennes is today a symbol of the modern French state.

What to see at the château

• Mighty towers, fortified walls and the central keep, the highest in Europe at the time of its construction
• The lavishly decorated royal apartments
• The chapel adorned with stained-glass windows and a collection of historical artifacts on the castle's past
• The ramparts with views of the surrounding forest, the moat and gardens
• Permanent collections and temporary exhibitions