Visit an authentic medieval castle built from 1360-1410. Located only 20 minutes from central Paris, the castle is easily accessible by metro. Come this audio-guided tour to learn about the medieval castle — its construction, its features, its defenses. Take the drawbridge, over the moat and enter through the main tower.Reach the keep and its residential area. Make the rounds on the wooden terrace which commands views for miles around. We will climb a dizzying spiral staircase to the top of the castle and see the battlements with its bell tower, just like the solders who once guarded the castle. Then, descend into the dungeons and kitchens. Your audio-guide will provide the historical context to help you learn abut life in the Middle Ages!
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Become an expert in constructing castles and defending them from enemies. See the terrific views from the parapet, where guards once stood watch. Visit an authentic medieval castle, from the top of the battlements to the dungeons down below. Discover how medieval builders constructed such fantastic buildings....using simple tools
Start the tour at the exit of the metro station Chateau de Vincennes (line 1).