Bois de Vincennes

Visit Bois de Vincennes in Paris

Bois de Vincennes is a large Parisian wood on the eastern side of Paris. The Vincennes town on its edge is well connected to Paris by metro line 1.

This is a nice town we recommend for a Paris stay.

Together with Bois de Boulogne on the western side of Paris, Bois de Vincennes was designed in the second part of the 19th century by Haussmann.

Bois de Vincennes history

Baron Haussman was inspired by the beautiful London parks such as Hyde Park and Regent Park.

His legacy includes many Paris famous boulevards and these two exceptional recreational areas.

Bois de Vincennes is the remains of an old royal forest, as testifies the medieval Vincennes Castle.

Bois de Vincennes information

Paris metro: Chateau de Vincennes station, line 1.

The Vincennes Zoo is the other attraction of Bois de Vincennes (closed for renovation). Go canoeing on Daumesnil Lake or jogging through the woods.

The Zoo and lake can best be reached by the metro. Paris metro: Metro station Porte Doree, line 2.

For jogging in Bois de Vincennes, go to Porte Doree metro station. Jog around Lac Daumesnil. See map.