Château de Vincennes
Château de Vincennes is a castle and château located in Vincennes. Commissioned by Charles V of France in 1340, the site is a classified historical monument and is listed in the general inventory of cultural heritage. It is one of the 125 sights of France on this site and is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 66th on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 24 °C and lows of 14 °C. October is the wettest month, which has 70 mm of rain over about 13 days. In winter, January and December have the lowest daily highs at 7 °C, with lows of 1 °C and 2 °C. The château is 6 km from Paris and 14 km from the Paris-Orly Airport (ORY). A visit can be combined with nearby sites such as Bois de Vincennes, which is 1.6 km away, or Père Lachaise Cemetery, 3.7 km away. Other nearby locations include Accor Arena, Opéra Bastille, and Place de la Bastille, which is 5.0 km away.
From May 21 to September 22, the site is open from 10:00 to 18:00. From September 23 to May 20, it is open from 10:00 to 17:00. Admission costs €9.50, but it is free for EU residents under 26. Wheelchair access is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 58 | 48 | 54 | 53 | 69 | 58 | 64 | 56 | 51 | 70 | 56 | 67 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
