Credits: Commission du Film IDF
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Credits: Commission du Film IDF
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Credits: Commission du Film IDF
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Credits: Commission du Film IDF
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Credits: CMN
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Location type
Environment
City
General presentation
Location Condition Type
Well maintained,
Restored or Renovated
Location History
The castle of Vincennes, where the French Kings have been living since the 12th century, is an amazing group of monumental buildings. The architect Le Vau, also the builder of the château of Versailles, transformed the medieval fortress into a graceful Classical palace. During many centuries, the castle was used as a prison, where many famous men were jailed: le Grand Condé, Latude, the marquis de Sade, Diderot...
Construction period
XIVth Century
Remarkable architectural elements
Arch - Arcade
