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Château de Vincennes
Attraction
4.5 (15392 reviews)
Av. de Paris, 94300 Vincennes, France
+33 1 48 08 31 20
Did You Know?
6 facts
14th
Royal Residence
Château de Vincennes served as a royal residence for centuries, starting in the 14th century and continuing until the 17th century.
1370
Construction Start
Construction of the main keep, the Donjon, began in 1370 under King Charles V.
Prison
A Place of Confinement
The château was also used as a prison, holding notable figures like the Duke of Enghien and the Marquis de Sade.
52
Tower Height
The Donjon, the main tower of the château, stands at a height of 52 meters, making it one of the tallest medieval towers in France.
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