04/23/2012
12:25 PM
Great Place to relax, play ball, or have a walk
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love the Lac de Minimes - you can rent boats or bicycles to ride near it.
02/19/2012
07:42 AM
A real forest near Paris
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Of all the many parks in Paris, the Vincennes is the closest to a real forest you'll find in Paris. Lots of winding dirt paths through the trees and the sound of cars isn't too near (although they...
01/30/2012
12:30 PM
Not first on your list, maybe second visit
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
Easy access to the Chateau Vincennes (the oldest standing castle from the middle ages...King Charles V) from the end of Metro 1. There is a lovely Chapelle inside the fortress, also. The Marquis de...
01/06/2012
04:34 PM
Very big park, with a lot of free space for outside activities
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
It's a really pleasant park. It's big and there is a good space for biking, walking, skating, ... and also for making a picnic.
There is a beautiful lake that you can practice a little of...
11/03/2011
02:00 AM
Best playgrounds in Paris (the world according to my son)
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
My three year old loves jungle gyms and playgrounds, and this park was literally a dream come true for him.
After quietly and patiently going through museums and grown ups shopping, it seemed...
09/17/2010
02:46 PM
Sunday concerts in the summer
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Taking the time to enjoy a Sunday summer afternoon concert at Bois de Vincennes Parc Floral de Paris is a real treat. Sometimes you hear jazz; sometimes classical. Always good music.
05/21/2010
07:49 PM
Great spot on a sunny lazy day
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
Great place to go with kids (or your partner), pony rides, row boat rentals, bike rentals (Velib & non Velib rentals for americans without a microchip in their credit card. The lake is very nice and...
10/29/2009
04:01 PM
Rent a bike and "voilá"
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
This place is awesome, just rent a velib (bike) and you can ride for 1 hour with 1 euro!!! And you will see: it is priceless. Lakes, woodlands, small rivers, a chateau..
Very, very beatiful, and away...
06/10/2009
09:21 AM
If You're Looking for a Pleasant Stroll Away from the Crowds...
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Bois de Vincennes abuts the village of Sainte Mande on the east side of Paris -- very accessible from the Metro's Line 1. This huge park features several lakes, wooded areas, open fields,...
05/06/2012
07:53 AM
Varied areas
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars
J'ai utilise le bois pour m'entrainer (jogging) assez souvent. Il y a des bons sentiers traversant le bois ou on peut faire des grands boucles. Malheuresement il existe quelque endroits qui me...