Park · 12th arrondissement
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Bois de Vincennes
995 hectares of woods, lakes and meadows on the eastern edge of the city: rowing boats on the Lac des Minimes, pony rides and playgrounds, and the Ferme de Paris for farm animals, with the zoo and the Parc Floral inside its edges.
| What | Park |
|---|---|
| Where | 12th arrondissement |
| Address | Bois de Vincennes, 75012 Paris (Lac Daumesnil by Porte Dorée; Château de Vincennes to the north) |
| Season and hours | Open all year, every day; access may be restricted in bad weather (regional listing). |
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Checked on visitparisregion.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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