US EditionEscape the Crowds at Versailles with a Trip to Vincennes, Paris’ Quieter Chateau
Chateau of Vincennes offers a quieter visit with up to 145,000 annual visitors and features Europe's tallest keep and historic prison cells for notable figures.
- Soon, Chateau of Vincennes invites tourists away from Versailles, situated just 15 minutes east of the Paris city centre by metro and welcoming up to 145,000 visitors annually.
- Built in the late 14th century, the Château of Vincennes was first constructed during the Hundred Years War, with its 52-metre keep symbolizing France's power after French King Charles V made it his residence in 1364.
- Notable prisoners included future King Henri IV, writer Denis Diderot, and Marquis de Sade, who was imprisoned for libertine writings and actions.
- Cindy Smili-Yesli notes "It's a fairly quiet castle," with "The visiting conditions are much more pleasant" at Vincennes.
- Contrasting with Versailles, Vincennes welcomes up to 145,000 visitors annually, making it an ideal choice for a more intimate historical exploration.
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