Pagode de Vincennes

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Pagode de Vincennes, Buddhist temple in Bois de Vincennes, France.

The Pagode de Vincennes extends over 8,000 square meters and features two main buildings with a 28-meter-high central structure.

Louis-Hippolyte Boileau designed this pagoda for the 1931 Colonial Exhibition, converting the former Cameroon pavilion into a Buddhist place of worship.

The pagoda hosts ceremonies for multiple Buddhist traditions and contains a nine-meter-tall golden Buddha statue, the largest in Europe.

Located at 40 Route de Ceinture du Lac-Daumesnil, the pagoda is accessible through the Porte Dorée metro station in Paris's 12th district.

The site preserves authentic relics of the historical Buddha, transferred from Wat Saket temple in Bangkok during an official ceremony in 2009.

Location: 12th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1931

Architects: Louis-Hippolyte Boileau

Height: 28 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

GPS coordinates: 48.82846,2.41537

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40

Asian art museums in Paris

Paris hosts Asian art collections in specialized museums. The Musée Guimet displays national art treasures, while the Cernuschi Museum focuses on Chinese art. The Louvre presents important Asian exhibits in its wing. Buddhist art, Japanese prints, and Korean art forms are displayed in various institutions across the city.

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