
Basilica of Saint Denis: Dedicated Entrance
The final resting place for France's kings and queens
The tallest fortified tower in Europe
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The experience
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 (and well before they were beheaded and banished). This historical compound has a moat, six towers, three gates, and a 52-meter tall keep - the tallest in Europe. This ticket includes access to all the key sights, and entitles you to enter via the priority entrance.
Where to go
Avenue de Paris
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Sainte Chapelle is closed between 1pm and 2pm
All visitors must pass through a security check to enter the Château grounds
Please not that the guided visit of the keep places every Sunday at 11am (except the first Sunday of the month, from November to March)
Under-18s, EU residents under 26, and disabled visitors with a carer get in free with a valid ID
Free admission on the first Sunday of the month (from November 2026 to March 2027)
Getting There
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Metro: Line 1 to Château de Vincennes.
Big bags and suitcases aren't allowed inside and there are no lockers available
Show your smartphone ticket at the ticket holders line.
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