Bois de Vincennes

The Bois de Vincennes is one of the capital's two ‘green lungs’ in terms of surface area, along with the Bois de Boulogne. It is located in the east of Paris, on the edge of the 12th arrondissement. Numerous organisations have been set up in the Bois de Vincennes to help visitors learn more about the site and get closer to its biodiversity: the École du Breuil and its arboretum, the Jardin d'agronomie tropicale, the Ferme de Paris, the Maison Paris Nature, bird sanctuaries, etc. The most remarkable monument in the woods is the Château de Vincennes, a marvellous example of medieval architecture that can be visited every day. There are countless facilities for relaxing, having fun or doing sport. The Parc Floral is a paradise for families, with play areas including an 18-hole mini-golf course, slides and table tennis. The Parc Floral is also the setting for many free events, especially in summer: Paris Jazz Festival, Pestacles, Festival Classique au Vert... On one of the lakes, visitors can enjoy a boat trip, while horse racing fans can place their bets at the racecourse. The Bois de Vincennes is a great place to explore on foot or by bike, on your own, as a couple, with friends or as a family!

Opening times and prices

The Bois de Vincennes is freely accessible to all. La Ferme de Paris: free admission for all. Les Marionnettes de Paris: €4.50/person. Boat hire: €14.80/hour (1 or 2 people) and €15.80/hour (3 or 4 people), more information by telephone on +33 (0)1 43 28 19 20 - https://barques. org - [email protected] - Parc Floral: €2.60 (reduced rate €1.50) from 1 April to 30 September.

The Bois de Vincennes is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. La Ferme de Paris is open on Saturdays and Sundays. Les Marionnettes de Paris: Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays (every day during the school holidays in Zone C). Boat hire on Lake Daumesnil is open every day (including public holidays) from 10 a.m. until one hour before dusk. Parc Floral: every day, opening times vary according to the season.

• Ascension Day
• 15 August
• 25 December
• Easter Monday
• Easter
• 1 January
• 14 July
• 1 May
• 8 May
• 11 November
• Whit Monday

Services

• Gardens
• Restaurant

The Bois de Vincennes has several restaurants: Ladurée Pavillon Gravelle, Le Zarafa (in the zoo), the Monument Café (in the zoo), Le Chalet du Lac, Rosa Bonheur to the east, etc.

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