Bois de Vincennes

Paris's largest green space — nearly 1,000 hectares of woods, four lakes, a Parc floral, a Buddhist temple and the city's zoo. Rowing boats on Lac Daumesnil, shaded cycling trails and a great medieval château on its eastern edge. Free to wander.

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Type
Public park (forest)
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Address
Bois de Vincennes, 75012 Paris
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Admission
Open access · free
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Access
Open access · free
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Access
Métro Château de Vincennes (1), Porte Dorée (8) or Bérault (1) — at the gates
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Nearby
The Château de Vincennes, the Parc zoologique, the Cinémathèque and the Coulée verte are all close by.

Where it is — and what's around

Bois de Vincennes (pulsing marker) at the centre. Toggle the filters to show the heritage, restaurants and activities of the 12th — and the hotels around.