Chateau de vincennes - activities

11 free castles around Paris this Sunday, December 1, 2024, the 1st Sunday of the month

On the first Sunday of the month, certain monuments, notably châteaux, open their doors to us for a free visit. Why not take advantage of this Sunday, December 1, 2024, to treat yourself to one of the sublime châteaux of our Ile-de-France heritage? Don't forget, some of them require free advance reservations, so be sure to check and prepare your visits in advance.

Contes et Histoires 2024: Santa's secrets revealed at Château de Vincennes

For the 2024 edition of Contes et Histoires, the Château de Vincennes invites Santa's elves for a very special show, from December 27 to 29, 2024 and January 3 to 5, 2025.

Vincennes, Château de Lumières: a digital art festival in a historic setting, final days

Attention, last days: a digital art festival is coming to the gates of Paris, for the first edition of Vincennes, Château de Lumières. Running until November 2, 2024, this nocturnal event invites us to wander among immersive and interactive works of art before attending a monumental projection in the courtyard of the Château de Vincennes. Find out more about what awaits us at this unusual event.

Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2024: back to the Middle Ages at Château de Vincennes

Head to the Château de Vincennes for the Monument Jeu d'Enfant event on October 19 and 20, 2024. On the program for these two days are various workshops and games to help you discover the château in a fun way!

Heritage Days 2024 in Île-de-France: the program at Château de Vincennes (94)

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 (Heritage Days 2024), the Château de Vincennes, home to Europe's tallest keep, awaits you for a cultural discovery of this medieval monument on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024.

Nuit des Musées 2024: nocturnal exhibitions at the Château de Vincennes (94), the program

Nuit des Musées returns to Paris and the Île-de-France region this Saturday, May 18, 2024. For the occasion, the Château de Vincennes unveils its program for an edition rich in exceptional nocturnes. So, shall we go?

Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Service historique de la Défense in Vincennes (94): the evening program

On the occasion of the Nuit des Musées, the Service historique de la Défense, located in Vincennes, awaits you for a free and exceptional nocturne on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Here's the program for this year's event.

A la table des mousquetaires exhibition: History and gastronomy meet at the Château de Vincennes

Discover the gastronomic habits and customs of France in the Grand siècle, with the exhibition A la table des mousquetaires, at the Château de Vincennes from April 24 to July 10, 2024.

International Castles Day: beautiful castles to visit in Île-de-France

This Friday, July 19, 2024, we're celebrating International Castle Day. But how? By visiting these magnificent monuments, of course! And we're in luck: Paris and the Île-de-France region are home to some of the most beautiful châteaux in France. Here's a small selection of must-see palaces.

D'Artagnan and the King's Musketeers, the free exhibition at Château de Vincennes

Discover the true story of the Three Musketeers and others, through a free, fascinating exhibition at the heart of the Château de Vincennes, until February 4, 2024.

Climb into the attic of the Sainte-Chapelle at Château de Vincennes for a privileged visit

Within the fortified walls of Château de Vincennes, don't miss the Sainte-Chapelle, a marvel of Gothic art, and take advantage of a privileged visit to climb into the attic and observe the skills of craftsmen of yesteryear.

The unusual: open-air cinema in the courtyard of the Château de Vincennes

The Château de Vincennes will be hosting a free open-air cinema from August 24 to 26, 2023. The event takes place in the monument's main courtyard, under the stars. Discover the program!

Joana Vasconcelos at the Château de Vincennes, the monumental installation is revealed in photos

The artist Joana Vasconcelos, invests the Sainte-Chapelle of the Château de Vincennes with her monumental work entitled "Tree of Life", from April 28 to September 3, 2023. Do not miss this exceptional work of 13 meters high, composed of 110 000 hand-woven leaves.

The Renaissance at the Château de Vincennes, the historical event of the Easter weekend

Theatrical performances, court dances, reenactment of a medieval camp, armored battles, culinary demonstrations, so many fun activities organized by the Château de Vincennes, from April 8 to 10, for a 100% historical event!

Château de Vincennes: a royal fortress in Paris

Along with the Louvre, the Château de Vincennes is one of the most important castles in French history. It is also one of the largest and best-preserved fortified castles in Europe...

An escape game at the Château de Vincennes

Get ready for a very special investigation at the Château de Vincennes! Will you manage to escape from the dungeon of Vincennes! To find out, we're waiting for you at one of the sessions reserved for adults or special families of the new Escape Game at the Château de Vincennes!

Monuments reopening on June 15 in Paris

In Paris, June 15, 2020 marks the reopening of several monuments in town, making many cultural outing lovers very happy. So, what places can you rediscover again on the occasion?