Vincennes Population and Area (Val-de-Marne)

Vincennes: Population and Area

With 48,644 inhabitants (INSEE total population in force on January 1, 2026), Vincennes is the 142^nd most populous town in France in 2026 and the 9^th most populous in the Val-de-Marne department, out of 47 communes. It covers 1.91 km² (34,482^nd largest area in France, 42^nd largest in the department), with a population density of 25,468 inhabitants per km², or 233 times the national average (110 inhabitants/km²), which ranks it 2^nd in France for density.

Vincennes is located in the Val-de-Marne department (94), in the Île-de-France region, where it ranks 47^th by population out of 1,266 communes. The most populous town in the Val-de-Marne department is Vitry-sur-Seine (94,393 inhabitants); the department is home to 1,435,612 people over 245 km².

See the full ranking of communes in the Val-de-Marne department and the regional ranking: largest city in Île-de-France.

Towns of similar size in the Val-de-Marne department: Villejuif (pop. 60,473), Maisons-Alfort (pop. 57,144), Fontenay-sous-Bois (pop. 54,209), Choisy-le-Roi (pop. 46,126), Alfortville (pop. 45,702), Villeneuve-Saint-Georges (pop. 36,319).

Sources: INSEE, official population figures in force on January 1, 2026 (total population); areas: IGN / Observatoire des territoires; INSEE code 94080. Rankings are calculated across the 34,858 communes of metropolitan and overseas France in our database.

Vincennes is a town in the Île-de-France region, in the Val-de-Marne department. It is a dynamic, cultural town that attracts many visitors every year. The town is best known for its famous château, one of the largest and most prestigious royal castles in France.

The Château de Vincennes has a rich and complex history, having served as a royal residence, a prison and an army headquarters. Today it is open to the public and offers guided tours as well as temporary exhibitions. Visitors can explore the towers, the royal chapel, the main courtyard and the ramparts, which offer stunning views of the town and the surrounding area.

Beyond its château, Vincennes offers other cultural attractions.

The town also has many green spaces, including the Bois de Vincennes, one of the largest parks in the Paris region. Visitors can go jogging, cycling or hiking there, or simply relax in nature. The town also has many sports facilities, with soccer fields, swimming pools and gyms.

In terms of access, Vincennes is well served by public transportation. The town is served by metro line 1 and an RER A station, as well as many bus lines, providing quick connections to Paris and the other towns of the region. It is also accessible by car, via the A4 highway and the Paris ring road (the Périphérique).

Finally, Vincennes is economically dynamic and is home to many shops.

All in all, Vincennes is a cultural, dynamic and historic town in the Île-de-France region. With its historic château, its green spaces and its sports facilities, the town offers an exceptional quality of life to its residents and attracts many visitors every year.