Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2026: a colorful and playful weekend at the Château de Vincennes

Head to the Château de Vincennes for the Monument Jeu d’Enfant event, on 17 and 18 October 2026. On these two days, a program of workshops and activities invites families to discover this Val-de-Marne castle together.

Monument jeu d'enfant is back for a weekend of free activities for children: at the Château de Vincennes, there's a whole program to immerse you in the history of the monument, and meet its illustrious occupants.

Discover the way of life of the castle's inhabitants in the Middle Ages. Through tours and a series ofworkshops, young and old alike can immerse themselves in this fascinating period. Built in 1150 in the forest of Vincennes to protect the capital, this castle is one of the most important inFrench history, and one of the largest and best-preserved fortified castles in Europe...

Known for its role as a royal residence in the 14th century, the château served as a prison and was converted into barracks by Napoleon I. The fortress is still home to the Service historique de la Défense. In addition, the Centre des Monuments Nationaux (National Monuments Center) offers visitors the chance to tour the King's apartments, the Sainte-Chapelle and even the upper sections of the Donjon, in a restored version!

To explore this long history in a playful way, join the activities planned for this weekend of October 17–18, 2026. Note that booking is required: secure your tickets now so you won’t miss this festive weekend.

On the program for this 28th edition of Monument Jeu d'Enfant:

Monument Jeu d'Enfant
October 17 and 18, 2026 from 10:00 to 17:00
Your ticket grants access to the monument with a free self-guided visit before the activities.
On the first weekend of the autumn holidays, the Centre des monuments nationaux invites children aged 5 to 12 from across France to discover famous monuments, castles, palaces, or archaeological sites in a playful way. For this edition of Monument Jeu d’Enfant, the Château de Vincennes offers activities linked to its temporary exhibition Robert Combas. A wonderful opportunity for youngsters to experience contemporary art in a new way!
- Taste the Colors!
  What if we invited you to come eat works of art? In connection with the Robert Combas exhibition at Sainte-Chapelle, come with your family to create your edible painting. After the creation, it's time for tasting! A novel way to discover and inhabit contemporary painting.
  2:00 PM - 1h30
  From 6 years old
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- Telling Combas
  Dive into the canvases of Robert Combas and meet his mysterious characters and fantastical animals. Let the colors guide you into enchanting stories, imagined by our storyteller!
  11:00 and 3:30 PM - 45 minutes
  For ages 4 to 6
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- Little Stories, Big Creations!
  After a guided visit to discover Robert Combas's paintings, it’s your turn to craft your own composition. Using collage techniques, create your own imaginary worlds!
  1:30 PM and 2:30 PM - 1h30
  Ages 6 to 14
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A dive into French history awaits children, so don't hesitate to go and have some fun!