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The Château de Vincennes ( French pronunciation: [ʃɑto d (ə) vɛ̃sɛn]) is a former fortress and royal residence next to the town of Vincennes, on the eastern edge of Paris, alongside the Bois de Vincennes. It was largely built between 1361 and 1369, and was a preferred residence, after the Palais de la Cité, of French Kings in the 14th ...
- c. 1340–1410
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With its prestigious past, Vincennes was the perfect location. In 1361, the construction of the main tower began, building on the foundations erected by Philip VI 25 years earlier. In 1364, Charles V ascended the throne. He became the main builder of the Château de Vincennes and his influence was decisive.
The Bois de Vincennes was enclosed in the 12th century and, as a royal hunting preserve, was the reason for the château’s being built there. The surviving forest is a park, with a zoo, a racecourse, and a sports stadium. Chemicals, housewares, telecommunications and transport equipment, and cosmetics are produced in Vincennes.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
3 days ago · Next opening on 2 May 2024 at 10:00. See all opening hours. Price : 13€. Free admission for under 26-year-old residents of the EU. Book your ticket. At the gateway to Paris, visit the château de Vincennes, a testimony of medieval architecture. Read the history of the monument.
The birth of the fortress. Vincennes was chosen as the site for a new royal manor house at the end of the 12 th century, close to the capital and several communication routes. This was a pleasure residence for sovereigns and their families, such as Philippe Auguste and Louis IX. Around 1337, King Philippe VI commissioned the digging of ...
The Château de Vincennes is open every day from 10 am to 5 pm – from September 22 to May 20 – and from 10 am to 6 pm – from June 15 to September 21. The visit lasts 1-2 hours. Click here to buy your tickets to Château de Vincennes. There’s an interesting guided tour in French (45 min) proposed by the staff in the château for free.
The Château de Vincennes is a former fortress and royal residence next to the town of Vincennes, on the eastern edge of Paris, alongside the Bois de Vincennes. It was largely built between 1361 and 1369, and was a preferred residence, after the Palais de la Cité, of French Kings in the 14th to 16th century. It is particularly known for its "donjon" or keep, a fortified central tower, the ...
