About Château de Vincennes
Château de Vincennes is the eastern terminus of Line 1, opening directly onto the grand Château de Vincennes - a magnificent medieval royal fortress with a 52-metre keep, the tallest surviving medieval tower in the world. Adjacent to the Bois de Vincennes, one of Paris's two great forest parks, the area is popular for cycling, rowing and picnics.
Lines Served
Traveller Tips
- 1Château de Vincennes (medieval castle with 52m keep) is directly outside - admission charge for keep and chapel
- 2Bois de Vincennes is Paris's eastern forest park - rent bicycles or rowing boats on the Lac Daumesnil
- 3The Parc Floral de Paris (botanical garden and summer concerts) is inside the Bois
- 4Line 1 is fully automated - short, frequent trains with no waiting
Accessibility
-Wheelchair accessible
-Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
-Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Facilities
Shops
Nearby Attractions
Château de Vincennes
Bois de Vincennes
Lac Daumesnil
Parc Floral de Paris
1
Zone 1
Travel Zone
Est. 1934
Limited accessibility - check before travelling