Bois de Vincennes

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Visiting the Bois de Vincennes in May was a wonderful experience for the whole family! The park was lush and peaceful, perfect for a relaxing stroll. A highlight was spotting the beautiful white peacocks, which made the visit even more special. There’s plenty of space to explore, picnic, and enjoy nature. A great escape from the busy city—highly recommended!

You don't need to pay anything to enter here. Near this place is Chateau Vincennes, a really big castle. Unfortunately when i visited this area the place was closed, but i could walk in the woods. This area is really big, and has a lot to offer, especially on the other side, you will find Lac Daumesnil. You won't regret going there.

A must go, you see many peacocks. The entrance is near the zoo. Just come by metro or tram. no need to take bus. Has a big lake, where you can rent a boat and raw. In spring is so beautiful, there are white flowers that look like snow on the ground. Calm place to relax, walk and enjoy the sun. Google maps directions are not that accurate, but you will find it easy.

My fave jardin/ parc in 20th eme in Paris. It’s totally free to enter, you can do almost anything you want, jogging, walking, running whether you alone or in a group. Visit the arboretum the river just sitting down alone to contemplate your life, reading a book, kissing a with your lover. But please keep it beautiful as it is. I’m just running here circling the park and it turned out to my half marathon run.

Optimal for walking, biking, jogging and ... during the day. At night there is another business on = not to recommend ...

Bois de Vincennes, located on the eastern edge of Paris, is one of the largest green spaces in the city, offering a stunning retreat from the urban hustle. Often referred to as the “lungs of Paris,” this expansive park covers nearly 2,500 acres, making it a haven for nature lovers, joggers, cyclists, and families looking to relax outdoors. The park’s diverse landscapes range from sprawling meadows and thick woodlands to picturesque lakes, creating a variety of ecosystems that are home to numerous bird species and wildlife. One of the highlights is the Lac Daumesnil, where visitors can rent boats and float peacefully, surrounded by lush greenery. The Parc Floral is another must-see, especially in spring and summer when the vibrant flower displays are in full bloom. For those interested in history, the Château de Vincennes, a medieval fortress located at the park’s edge, adds a touch of cultural charm. Bois de Vincennes is well-equipped with paths for biking and walking, making it an ideal spot for those looking to stay active. There’s also a small zoo, the Parc Zoologique de Paris, and an equestrian center for horseback riding enthusiasts. The park’s peaceful atmosphere and size make it feel like a natural escape, despite being just a short metro ride from central Paris. The park hosts various events throughout the year, from concerts to festivals, adding a lively cultural element to the natural surroundings. Whether you’re after a peaceful walk, a scenic picnic, or just some fresh air, Bois de Vincennes offers something for everyone, blending the tranquility of nature with the charm of Paris.

I always laugh when google ask you to review a forest. That said, it’s a great forest, many trees and birds, as you would expect for a forest. The ratio of trees to ground is perfect. If i were a tree, i wouldn’t object to been planted here.

Very big and lively park. Jogging, picnic, doing sports, cycling, zoo park etc you can do everything here. Also if you like to study botanics, there are different kinds of parks.

This park is a must-see if you are in Paris with young children in the warm months. It is enormous, so plan well and you can have a day enjoying picnic on grass, renting boats, eating ice cream, and wandering through the peaceful woods. There are bicycle rentals as well, for older kids and adults. For younger kids, the Guignol and area around that park--not sure if it is the Parc Floral but they are in the same area--is really fun and one of the few places where kids can be free to just run around, even on the grass. It was well-worth packing a picnic in the city and taking a metro for a while to get a bit a of green break from the grays and limestones of Paris.

I loved jogging to my neighborhood park and passing the children on pony rides and the row boaters in the man-made pond. It is a lovely spot to visit if you are in the 12th but I probably wouldn't go out of my way for it. You can stop by one of the many boulangeries on Avenue Dausmenil for a snack and take it with you to sit in the park. Most of the nearby boulangeries and pâtisseries remain open, even on Sundays.

All great cities have great parks; they need them. As cities become denser and busier, their residents are more likely to crowd into tiny, overpriced apartments that are not quite amenable to hanging out or relaxing. Thus arises the requirement for bigger and better urban parkland. Such is the case with Paris. At the eastern edge of Paris, the Bois de Vincennes rises to the occasion. Manicured in the English landscape style, it has a couple of small lakes separated by gently rolling grass and trees. There's also a stage (I saw a jazz festival there in Summer 2009), a château, a hippodrome, a velodrome, and an arboretum. There's nothing better to counter the bustle of Paris than an afternoon lazing about the Bois de Vincennes.

This park is beautiful and has something for everyone. When the sun is shining over Paris, this is a wonderful place to be. There's beautiful gardens to walk through, full of colour and greenery. There's the small lake to wander around. There's an adventure playground for the kids. There's a small cafe and ice cream stall to pick up snacks and drinks. Lots of sunbathers and people relaxing here, which makes it a lovely place to visit away from the city centre. I stay close to here whenever I visit Paris, and I always try to take time out to wander down here because it's a pretty place, full of life and energy. There are always plenty of joggers and other sporty people too, which is quite inspiring for me.

this is a lovely park - very different from the more manicured and landscaped parks that paris offers in abundance. my boyfriend and i hired bikes and spent an enjoyable hour cycling around here on a sunny monday. it was quiet, being that most people were probably at work, but it was nice feeling like we had the park to ourself - with the occasional dog walker joining us for the afternoon!