Bois de Vincennes, Urban park and forest in 12th arrondissement, Paris, France
The Bois de Vincennes extends over 995 hectares with four lakes, numerous walking paths, and varied landscapes including forests, meadows, and gardens.
The area transformed from a royal hunting ground in the 12th century to a public park in 1855 under Emperor Napoleon III's direction.
The park contains the medieval Château de Vincennes fortress, Paris Zoological Park, botanical garden, and arboretum for educational and recreational purposes.
Multiple metro stations serve the park, including Porte Dorée and Château de Vincennes, with dedicated cycling paths and boat rentals at the lakes.
The park functions as the primary eastern green zone of Paris, with 850 hectares of natural areas supporting hundreds of plant and animal species.
Location: 12th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1855
Website: https://paris.fr/lieux/bois-de-vincennes-6598
GPS coordinates: 48.82806,2.43306
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37
The suburbs of Paris contain green spaces and parks with lakes, forests, and historical gardens. The Montmorency Forest, the largest in the Île-de-France region, features hiking trails. The Park of Sceaux displays a chateau with landscaped gardens. The Saint-Cloud Domain offers views of Paris. The Bois de Vincennes contains four lakes for recreational activities.
Château de Vincennes
1.7 km
Foire du Trône
2.2 km
Paris Zoological Park
1.2 km
Picpus Cemetery
3 km
Charenton asylum
1.1 km
Parc floral de Paris
1.4 km
Fort Neuf de Vincennes
1.7 km
Cité nationale de l'histoire de l'immigration
1.9 km
Jardin d'agronomie tropicale
2.5 km
Hippodrome de Vincennes
1.4 km
Pagode de Vincennes
1.3 km
La Cartoucherie
1.5 km
Sainte-Chapelle de Vincennes
1.6 km
Donjon du Château de Vincennes
1.6 km
Aquarium du palais de la Porte Dorée
1.9 km
Lac des Minimes
2.1 km
Palais de la Porte Dorée
1.9 km
Chasseur à pied
2 km
Fontaine de la Porte Dorée
2.1 km
Pelouse de Reuilly
1.9 km
Redoute de Gravelle
1.9 km
Sentier des Merisiers
2.4 km
Kagyu-Dzong
1.4 km
Temple bouddhique Linh Son
2.4 km
Théâtre de l'Aquarium
1.5 km
Lac de Gravelle
1.5 km
Théâtre de la Tempête
1.5 km
Arboretum de l'École du Breuil
1.9 kmReviews
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