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Bois de Vincennes
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Bois de Vincennes

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Explore the Bois de Vincennes, Paris's largest green space on its eastern edge. Spend a full day rowing on the boating lake, wandering the woodland, visiting the Paris Zoo, and touring the medieval Château de Vincennes.

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Reasons to go

  • It is the largest public green space in Paris, larger than the Bois de Boulogne.
  • The grounds contain the medieval Château de Vincennes, a fortified royal castle.
  • Visitors can rent rowboats to explore Lac Daumesnil within the park.
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Full description

The Bois de Vincennes is even larger than the Bois de Boulogne and anchors the eastern edge of Paris, combining woodland, a boating lake, the Paris Zoo, and the medieval Château de Vincennes within its grounds. It offers enough to fill a full day, and reviewers note it rewards a longer visit rather than a quick pass-through.

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Address

75012 Paris, France · Bois de Vincennes
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Best season

Summer
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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

1h30

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Good to know

  • Rent a rowboat on Lac Daumesnil, a popular activity
  • combine with the Paris Zoo or Château de Vincennes inside the park
  • plan for a half-day or more, it's too large to see quickly.
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Reviews

Huge park with loads to see. Would take several days of walking and visiting to see all the special spots.

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Darren Findlay

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