OrangeSmile Tours
World most extreme places

Chateau de Vincennes, France

From series “The greatest France castles ”
Year: 14 century.

The beautiful Castle of Vincennes was built for the French kings in the 14th century. The hunting estate was located on its site earlier. The castle was located on the territory of a vast forest at the time of construction. The large city of Vincennes has formed around it over the years. It is one of the main suburbs of Paris today. One of the first major reformations of the castle took place during the reign of Philip VI, in the 14th century. The castle significantly expanded its scope during this period. It had a new tower built. Its height was 52 meters.

Chateau de Vincennes, France The king equipped his luxurious chambers and library in this tower. One of the most difficult stages in the history of the castle took place in the 16th century. It was a time of religious wars. The former royal residence was converted into a prison during this period. Vincennes Castle regained the status of a royal residence after a hundred years. But it was again turned into a prison in the 18th century. The porcelain manufacture occupied part of the historic building. A series of historical trials in no way affected the majestic appearance of the castle. Its facade has remained unchanged for more than 500 years.

The castle is open for excursions all year round. You can see the former royal chambers, see the inside of the unusual tower, and also look into the Holy Chapel during excursions. The chapel also has an incredible design. It lost its unique stained glass windows during the Second World War. But modern masters managed to recreate them in exact accordance with the original. A plot of the ancient forest has been preserved near the castle. Such a forest completely hid the building from prying eyes in the past. Next - Chateau de Chateaudun


Chateau de Culan, France Chateau de Culan, France
  Chateau de Culan, France   Chateau de Chateaudun, France  
Chateau de Chateaudun, France Chateau de Chateaudun, France

Chateau de Vincennes - interactive map

Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'HSBC Vincennes Chateau' located in 0.32 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Rent A Car' is located in 0.28 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Esso' in 0.3 km
Supermarket: 'Le Marché Du Chateau' in 0.22 km
Parking: 'Esplanade du château de Vincennes' in 0.32 km
Apotheek: 'Pharmacie des Vignerons' in 0.22 km
Police station: 'Commissariat de Police' in 0.55 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Olympe Sport Café' in 0.09 km
Railway station: 'Vincennes' in 0.53 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Orly Airport ORY - in 11 km
 »  Charles De Gaulle Airport CDG - in 20 km
 »  Toussus Le Noble Airport TNF - in 25 km
 »  Pontoise Airport POX - in 33 km
 »  Beauvais Tille Airport BVA - in 72 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Chateau de Vincennes

Apartment Cours de Marigny Vincennes

Located in 0 km from Chateau de Vincennes
Route on the map:
Rooms: 2
The 2-bedroom apartment features free Wi-Fi access, a seating area, washing machine, ironing facilities and private bathroom with a hairdryer. The … More: photo, rates and booking
Résidence CISP Ravel

Located in 1 km from Chateau de Vincennes
Route on the map:
Rooms: 111
Each room at Résidence CISP Ravel has a wardrobe, desk and private bathroom with shower. A continental breakfast is served daily in the dining room. … More: photo, rates and booking
Printania Hotel

Located in 2 km from Chateau de Vincennes
Route on the map:
Rooms: 25
All of the rooms at Printania Hotel feature a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is … More: photo, rates and booking
Studio Reuilly

Located in 3 km from Chateau de Vincennes
Route on the map:
Rooms: 1
Opening onto an inner courtyard, the apartment is fitted with a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and a sofa bed. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Cremieux Street
4 km - Cremieux Street
Cremieux Street attracts fans of scenic walks to Paris. This old street, paved with stone, is framed by colorful houses on both sides. In warmer months, their facades are decorated with live flowers. These charming houses were built in the second half of the 19th …
Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas House
5 km - Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas House
One of the most exciting duos contemporary designers and architects is the family Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas. The couple has been together for more than 35 years. They never cease to amaze the world community with their bold projects. Their apartment is located on …
La Conciergerie
6 km - La Conciergerie
The Royal Conciergerie Castle is one of the main attractions of Paris. Its history dates back to the 6th century. King Clovis initiated the construction of a castle on the island of Cité. Paris officially became the royal residence after the construction of the …
Pyramide du Louvre
7 km - Pyramide du Louvre
Visitors of Louvre have a great opportunity to enter the Napoleon yard. There has placed an unusual and interesting construction – Pyramide du Louvre. For Paris, it became one of the main symbols of the city. The pyramid has begun to build in 1985 and finished in …
Sacre-Coeur Basilica
8 km - Sacre-Coeur Basilica
Guests of Paris can see the Sacre Coeur Basilica. It is also an interesting example of the Byzantine style in architecture. Its construction began in 1875. It lasted until 1914. The building is striking in its scale. The height of the bell tower of the church is 94 …
Eiffel Tower Experience
10 km - Eiffel Tower Experience
The most popular and attractive viewing points of the French capital can be found in the Eiffel Tower. There are three decks located at an altitude of 57, 115 and 300 meters. Take a special elevator to get there; some visitors prefer to climb the stairs. Since its …

Top destination around Chateau de Vincennes - Paris

In the district of St. Germain, travelers will find Hôtel De Buci - an incredibly heartwarming and romantic hotel that will ideally suit couples of different ages. The unique design in a romantic style formed out of unique antique furniture and genuine artworks is the main advantage of the hotel. Premium furniture with luxury textile upholstery, beds with posh bed clothing, small old lamps, interesting paintings, and large flower bouquets – such a historical splendor is perfect for setting a romantic mood. Travelers, who want to relax in a stylish and creative place, are recommended to book the exclusive Boudoir suite for two.

The charming Regina hotel is located close to Jardin des Tuileries and is very popular with couples who visit Paris. All guest rooms of the hotel are very spacious and comfortable. In some rooms, the bedroom looks incredibly romantic and has premium textile draping. Travelers, who decide to spend an unforgettable honeymoon at Regina Hotel, should consider booking the exclusive Eiffel Tower suite, the design of which strikes with luxury and elegance.
Read further...


OrangeSmile.com - online travel reservation expert providing reliable car rental and hotel booking services. We feature more than 25.000 destinations with 12.000 rental offices and 200.000 hotels worldwide.
Secure Server
OrangeSmile B.V. - Hotel Booking Worldwide
Head office: Weegschaalstraat 3 Eindhoven, 5632 CW Netherlands
+31 40 40 150 44


Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | About us
Copyright © 2002 - OrangeSmile Tours B.V. | OrangeSmile.com | Under the direction and management of IVRA Holding B.V. - Registered at Kamer van Koophandel (KvK), The Netherlands No. 17237018