Château de Vincennes Tickets + Père Lachaise Cemetery Audio Guide Tour
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Pair Château de Vincennes with Père Lachaise in one booking, combining royal history with the stories of some of Paris’s best-known cultural figures.
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At Château de Vincennes, enjoy entry to the fortress and explore the medieval keep, grounds, and historic spaces at your own pace.
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Use the included audio guide at Château de Vincennes for added historical context as you move independently through the site.
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At Père Lachaise, follow a GPS-based smartphone audio tour to find notable graves and monuments across the cemetery.
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Visit both experiences on the same day with one booking, simplifying your plans and saving slightly compared with purchasing separate tickets.
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Château de Vincennes:
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Entry to the Château de Vincennes
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Audio guide included in select languages
Père Lachaise Cemetery:
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Admission to Père Lachaise Cemetery
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Access to graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf and Chopin
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Visit to Héloïse and Abélard tomb and Victor Noir effigy
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Audio guide in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Russian and Polish
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These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, they are valid for an extended period of time.
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HHenry G
CoupleVerified bookingOct 20255/5Fall is the perfect time to visit the cemetery with the fallen leaves, crumbling tombs of the famous and near famous and black crows screeching as they wing they way overhead.BBacquet V
CoupleVerified bookingOct 20255/5J'ai apprécie cette expérience pour son autonomieOOlteanu-iancu C
SoloVerified bookingSep 20255/5To walk along the shady tree-lined alleys, to enjoy the silence, to admire some of the architecture of the tombsTTeresa A
SoloVerified bookingSep 20255/5Highly recommend this audio tour. Made moving through the cemetery so easy and interesting. I wasn't wandering aimlessly and was able to appreciate the history so much more.MMonica V
CoupleVerified booking2 weeks ago5/5
These tickets are valid for an extended duration. The exact details will be present on the ticket.
Explore Château de Vincennes and Père Lachaise Cemetery in one flexible combo, with self-guided audio experiences at both sites.
Getting started
Prepare any app-based audio content before your visit and bring your headphones and a charged smartphone. At Château de Vincennes, scan your mobile ticket at the entrance and explore independently with the included audio guide. At Père Lachaise Cemetery, use your separate admission and GPS-based audio tour when you’re ready. You can visit both on the same day.
Château de Vincennes
What to expect
Explore this former royal residence and military stronghold at your own pace, moving through its medieval keep, historic interiors, and fortress grounds with audio commentary for added context.
Features
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Climb the 52-meter medieval keep, one of the tallest of its kind in Europe, and explore the fortified heart of the château.
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Walk through spaces linked to the château’s royal and military past, including its use during the Hundred Years’ War and later as a prison.
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Explore interiors that evolved from royal spaces into military barracks and arsenal areas over time.
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Use the included audio guide to follow the château’s transformation from royal residence to fortified stronghold without being tied to a guided group.
Père Lachaise Cemetery
What to expect
Explore Paris’s best-known cemetery independently, using a GPS-based smartphone audio tour to navigate its winding paths and find notable graves and monuments.
Features
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Find Jim Morrison’s grave and hear more about the musician and the tributes that surround his resting place.
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Visit Oscar Wilde’s tomb and learn about the writer’s life and the traditions associated with his monument.
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Locate the graves of Edith Piaf and Frédéric Chopin and hear how their work became part of Paris’s cultural story.
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Stop at the shared tomb of Héloïse and Abélard and follow the story of their well-known romance.
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Find the Victor Noir effigy and learn about the unusual traditions associated with the monument.
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Use the GPS-enabled audio tour for flexible, self-paced navigation through the cemetery’s major graves and lesser-known corners.
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What to bring
Père Lachaise Cemetery
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Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the cemetery has uneven paths and requires extended walking.
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Bring headphones and a fully charged smartphone to access the app-based audio tour.
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Download and activate the audio tour before arriving.
Château de Vincennes
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Wear comfortable shoes, as parts of the monument have gravel, paving stones, and other uneven surfaces.
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Carry a valid identity document for the duration of your visit.
What’s not allowed
Père Lachaise Cemetery
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Pets are not permitted, except registered guide dogs.
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Bicycles, scooters, and baby strollers are not allowed inside the cemetery.
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Professional photography and filming require prior authorization.
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Loud or disruptive behavior is prohibited.
Château de Vincennes
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Pets are not allowed, except guide dogs.
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Backpacks and handbags larger than 40 × 20 × 50 cm are not permitted.
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Baggage lockers are not available at the monument.
Accessibility
Père Lachaise Cemetery
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This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
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The cemetery’s uneven terrain may be difficult for visitors with limited mobility.
Château de Vincennes
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The monument is wheelchair accessible only in certain ground-floor areas.
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This experience is not suitable for strollers.
Additional information
Père Lachaise Cemetery
- The self-guided route covers approximately 3 km (2 miles).
Château de Vincennes
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Entry is free for guests with disabilities and their companions upon presentation of valid proof.
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Entry is free for guests under 18 and eligible EU visitors up to 26 years old.
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Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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The monument is closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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