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  A digest on the Bois de Vincennes (Vincennes wood) in Paris by Paris Digest, the Paris Internet city guide and portal
The Bois de Vincennes is a large and pleasant Parisian wood on the eastern side of Paris.
Together with the Bois de Boulogne on the western side of Paris, the Bois de Vincennes was designed in the second part of the 19th century by Baron Haussmann on the model of the large London parks such as the beautiful Hyde Park and Regent Park.
The Vincennes zoo and the Foire du Trône on the Reuilly lawn are the two key attractions of the Bois de Vincennes.
www.parisdigest.com /takingarest/boisdevincennes.htm   (199 words)

  
 Wood of Vincennes - Gardens - Visiting - Mairie de Paris
Originally called Vilcena, the Bois de Vincennes is the remains of the ancient wooded belt which surrounded Lutèce.
In 1794, the development of the artillery zone marked the commencement of the army's presence in Vincennes contributing to the disfiguring of the castle and the drastic reduction of the parkland.
As the capital's biggest park, the Bois de Vincennes marked the growth of Paris and of the Ile-de-France region in an easterly direction.
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  Napoleon
Once the hunting grounds for a long line of French royalty, the Bois de Vincennes is famous for having sheltered Saint Louis who, as the legend goes, dispensed justice under one of the oaks in the woods.
The Bois de Boulogne is the last surviving vestige of the immense Rouvray Forest where Isabelle de France, Saint Louis' sister, retired to found the Longchamp Abbey.
In 1848 the Bois became state property and in 1852 Napoleon III handed it over to the City of Paris, on the condition that a promenade open to the public be built and maintained.
www.napoleon.org /en/magazine/itineraries/course/parcs_parcoursbois_english.asp?id=448743   (745 words)

  
 Bois de Vincennes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Bois de Vincennes is a park in the English landscape manner to the east of Paris.
The Bois de Vincennes, as the Bois de Boulogne, is generally not counted as part of Paris proper, since it consists only of public land without population except for a few custodians.
In the south-west of the park stands the Redoute de Gravelle, a military redoubt constructed under the reign of Louis-Philippe of France in the 19th century.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bois_de_Vincennes   (397 words)

  
 Travel Channel :: Fodor's Guides :: Paris   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Sandwiched between the unexciting suburb of Charenton and the working-class district of Fontenay-sous-Bois, to the southeast of Paris, the Vincennes Woods are often considered a poor man's Bois de Boulogne.
The historic Château de Vincennes is on the northern edge of the Bois de Vincennes.
The sprawling castle grounds also contain a modest replica (built 1379-1552) of the Sainte-Chapelle on the Ile de la Cité and two elegant, classical wings designed by Louis Le Vau in the mid-17th century that house the archives of the French armed forces and are closed to the public.
travel.discovery.com /destinations/fodors/paris/sightsacts_30988_1.html   (1648 words)

  
 Paris - Parks, Garden, Cemeteries
The present Bois de Boulogne is just a tiny part of the former forest of Rouvray which surrounded Lutèce called by this name until the XIVth century, after the oak trees which surrounded it (Querus Robur).
In the Bois de Vincennes, which was so dear to Saint-Louis, an oak grove covering a hectare symbolises the popular imagery of the good king giving justice under an oak tree.
The Jardin des Tuileries occupies an area of 25 hectares, between the Carrousel du Louvre and the place de la Concorde, the rue de Rivoli and the banks of the Seine.
www.parisby.com /sightsee/sight3.htm   (1786 words)

  
 Vincennes Woods, France
The Bois de Vincennes, on the eastern edge of Paris, is the counterpart of the Bois de Boulogne at the other end of the city and is roughly the same size.
Napoleon III had the Bois redesigned in the style of an English park, the Lac de Gravelle and a riding track were laid out by Baron Haussmann and the Bois was presented to the city of Paris as a public park.
Also in the Bois de Vincennes are the Cartoucherie (a former gunpowder factory), with the Théâtre du Soleil, the Hippodrome de Vincennes and the Musée National des Arts Africains et Océaniens.
www.planetware.com /paris/vincennes-woods-f-p-vi.htm   (286 words)

  
 Bois de Vincennes
The Bois de Vincennes had it's beginning in the 13th century when Philippe Auguste surrounded the area with a 12 kilometer wall creating a royal hunting preserve for himself and future kings.
In 1475 under Louis XI, Olivier le Daim planted 3,000 oak trees and planting in the Bois de Vincennes wgucg was continued by Henri II in 1551.
Bois de Vincennes and the Bois de Boulogne on the west side of town are the two largest "green areas" of Paris.
www.paris-walking-tours.com /boisdevincennes.html   (898 words)

  
 Club Sunterra | Article
Vincennes, the smart residential area that is home to the Royal Regency resort, is made for walking.
A pleasant stroll to Bois de Vincennes, the Parisian wood, will bring you to Chateau de Vincennes the former palace to French Royalty where you are free to explore its grounds.
Bois de Vincennes was once a royal hunting park and covers vast acres of land also incorporating the Parc Floral de Paris and Vincennes Zoo.
secure.sunterra.com /europe/destmonth.aspx   (545 words)

  
 Napoleon
Work on the construction of the Bois de Vincennes (the forest of Vincennes) from the last remains of the forest to the East of Paris known as the Silva Lanchonia began in 1860.
But the Bois de Vincennes was never to enjoy the same reputation for elegance as its western Paris counterpart.
Furthermore, on the route de la Ferme, there is the Breuil Municipal School of Horticulture and Arboriculture, a building designed by the empress Eugenie, an eloquent expression of the empress' interest in the project.
www.napoleon.org /en/magazine/museums/files/Bois_Vincennes.asp   (450 words)

  
 Bois de Vincennes   (Site not responding. Last check: )
RER: Château de Vincennes (line A) The Bois de Vincennes is situated on the eastern edge of Paris.
The Parc Zoologique de la Ville de Paris is another attraction but it's in a sorry state.
Most importantly, the Bois de Vincennes is the largest expanse of greenery in Paris, and as such offers great space for hiking, jogging or cycling.
www.parishotelsdirect.com /vincennes.htm   (131 words)

  
 Dummies::Picnicking in Paris   (Site not responding. Last check: )
A former royal forest and hunting ground, the Bois de Boulogne is a vast reserve of more than 2,200 acres with jogging paths, horseback riding paths, cycling (rentals are available), and boating on two lakes.
The parc de Belleville is a wonderful place to visit with children, watch the sun set across western Paris, or nosh on a baguette with saucisson sec (cured sliced sausage, a bit like French salami).
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont is one of the four man-made parks that Napoléon III commissioned to resemble the English gardens he grew to love during his exile in England.
www.dummies.com /WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/id-2974.html   (1117 words)

  
 Paris Hotels 12 Arrondissement - Paris Beyond   (Site not responding. Last check: )
From the Place de la Bastille east to the Bois de Vincennes, and past Place de la Nation to the Porte de Vincennes; include the new Opera Bastille, Ave Daumesnil, Bercy sports park and the Gare de Lyon (with the TGV to Provence).
The Arcantis Royal Bel Air Hotel is located in a quiet and peaceful residential area in Paris, close to Place de la Nation and within walking distance of all of the city's major sights and attractions...
Situated on the East of the capital, nearby Place de la Nation, and the gare de Lyon the Hotel Jardins de Paris Nation Bercy is the perfect place to chill out during your stay in Paris...
www.beyond.fr /hotels/paris_hotels_arr12b.html   (743 words)

  
 A February Ride East of the Bois de Vincennes
Daniel is just a year or two older than I, and lives quite near the Bois de Vincennes on the eastern side of Paris.
We were to meet at his place first (probably so he could eyeball me before the ride), then rendezvous with the others in the Bois de Vincennes for a 9:00 am start.
When at last we reached the bridge over the Marne just 10 km from the Bois de Vincennes, waiting for us were the eight riders who had taken the "short way." Now I understood why we had never stopped, and why we had to force the pace.
www.grizzlypeakcyclists.org /trips/0102-chung-vincennes.html   (2160 words)

  
 Vincennes Zoo, France
The Zoo de Vincennes, near Lac Daumesnil at the west end of the Bois, was established for the Colonial Exhibition of 1931.
Laid out on a spacious scale, it fits harmoniously into the landscape of the Bois de Vincennes.
From the 72m/236ft high artificial (concrete) crag in the center of the Zoo there are views of the Bois de Vincennes, with the Château, and (in clear weather) eastern Paris.
www.planetware.com /paris/vincennes-zoo-f-p-zoo.htm   (122 words)

  
 Bois de vincennes & Boulogne - Paris.fr
Anciens terrains de chasse royaux, les bois de Vincennes et de Boulogne offrent deux mille hectares de nature à proximité de la capitale.
Ancien terrain de chasse des rois de France, le bois de Boulogne est devenu le grand lieu de détente de l'ouest parisien.
Dénommmé à l'origine « Vilcena », le bois de Vincennes est un vestige de l'antique ceinture forestière qui entourait Lutèce.
www.paris.fr /portail/Parcs/Portal.lut?page_id=4739   (165 words)

  
 Amazon.com: "Bois de Vincennes": Key Phrase page   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Most significantly, he adapted two former forests, the Bois de Vincennes to the east, and the Bois de Boulogne to the west.
of the swanky 16th arrondissement near the Bois de Boulogne or the less swanky and relatively under-exploited areas around the Bois de Vincennes (12th arrondissement) on the eastern side of the city.
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 Bois de Vincennes - Paris.fr
Le bois de Vincennes était réservé aux chasses royales depuis le XIème siècle.
De nombreux livres permettent d’identifier les végétaux et les animaux du Parc floral et du Bois de Vincennes.
Autant de forces vives de la jeunesse alliant l’excellence instrumentale à l’originalité et l’inattendu, et, par- dessus tout, au plaisir partagé de la musique.
www.paris.fr /portail/Environnement/Portal.lut?page_id=103&document_type_id=4&document_id=21865&portlet_id=11101&multileveldocument_sheet_id=3334   (1284 words)

  
 Paris: Other sights - World Sites Atlas
Bois de Boulogne, Bois de Vincennes, Château de Vincennes, cemeteries, La Villette, etc.
Bois de Boulogne - vast park west of city features small lakes, several gardens, two horse racecourses, and a museum on traditional French society
Bois de Vincennes - this park southeast of Paris has zoo, botanical gardens, forests, and lakes
www.sitesatlas.com /Europe/France/Paris7.htm   (291 words)

  
 Apartment For Sale in Vincennes, France :: Student Residence Bordering Paris
Ideally located in the heart of the Domaine du Bois de Vincennes (Vincennes wood), this student residence is situated on the border of the 12th district of Paris, only minutes from renowned French universities, satisfying the capital cities ever-increasing student population.
In addition, the residence is located only 300m from shopping areas, 750m from an outdoor market, 800m from the RER local train station as well as the Denis Diderot Library and 1km from the adored Bois de Vincennes wood offering all kinds of sports and leisure options.
Residence Academies de Vincennes is the perfect solution for students in search of accommodations close to Paris for short to long term stays.
realestate.escapeartist.com /P-2002395   (315 words)

  
 Bois de Vincennes, 12th Dist. - Paris On Line
Start your walk in the Bois de Vincennes which will charm you, and which will be an occasion for you to wander around and discover its innumerable resources.
But the Bois de Vincennes is also famous for its floral gardens: the floral garden of Paris will delight you with its great diversity, as will the arboretum garden where you can discover exotic vegetation.
In the Nation neighbourhood, you can stop at Place de la Nation, where there was originally a guillotine, and at the Picpus cemetery, where all those guillotined are buried.
www.paris-on-line.com /eng/turisme/par_12.htm   (607 words)

  
 Parisinfo : LE BOIS DE VINCENNES
Depuis toujours chasse royale, le Bois de Vincennes va être peu à peu délaissé par les rois au profit de son homologue de l'ouest -le Bois de Boulogne - et de Versailles.
Ainsi la location de vélos est possible de fin mai à début septembre (de fin juin à début septembre en semaine de 11h à 19h; de fin mai à fin juin de 13h à 18h 01.47.47.76.50).
Pour ajouter une touche culturelle de nombreux théâtres se sont implantés au sein du bois : la Cartoucherie comprend en effet le théâtre de 'l'Aquarium, le théâtre de la Tempête, le théâtre de l'Epée de bois, l'atelier du Chaudron et le théâtre du Soleil.
de.parisinfo.com /paris_touren_ausfluege/rub6321.html&type_MM=61&OTCP_type=musee&id_entite=1341&OTCP_action=detail   (340 words)

  
 Paris MYSTERIOUS : Bois de Boulogne Bois de Vincennes - Informations
Paris's largest (over 2000 acres) and most diverse free space, the Bois runs for miles at the western edge of the city.
Paris's most significant green space on the eastern side of the city, the Bois de Vincennes offers a broad range of attractions including picnicking, canoe rentals, jogging, an excellent zoo, a chateau and dungeon, the Parc Floral, the Lac Daumesnil, playing field, merry-go-rounds, bike paths, and dense woods (perfect for mushroom hunting).
One of our favorite pastimes is simply walking around the Lac Daumesnil or Lac des Minimes on a Sunday afternoon and observing Parisians as they stroll with their kids, play soccer, and frolic with hundred of dogs.
www.parisbestlodge.com /boisdeboulogne.html   (135 words)

  
 12th arrondissement travel guide - Wikitravel
The 12th arrondissement of Paris is one of the largest of the city's districts even without the 2,460 acre Bois de Vincennes, which more than doubles its size.
Gare de Lyon in the 12th will likely be your arrival point if you are coming from Switzerland, Italy, or the south of France.
Between the River Seine and the railyards attached to Gare de Lyon and Gare de Bercy is a green space which would seem pretty huge if the 12th weren't also the home of the Bois de Vincennes.
wikitravel.org /en/Paris/12th_arrondissement   (966 words)

  
 Apartment Apartment near the Bois de Vincennes in Paris
Apartment near the Bois de Vincennes in Paris
Lovely apartment in the 12th arrondissement in Paris, close to the Bois de Vincennes.
In this arrondissement you are at the border of the Bois de Vincennes, where you can enjoy the nature and the botanic garden.
www.all-paris-apartments.com /en/details.ref_all.productId_453.php   (355 words)

  
 Ibis Paris Porte de Bercy - Located close to Paris city centre, the Bercy sports complex and the Bois de Vincennes ...
Ibis Paris Porte de Bercy - Located close to Paris city centre, the Bercy sports complex and the Bois de Vincennes forest.
Located close to Paris city centre, the Bercy sports complex and the Bois de Vincennes forest.
From Paris, the boulevard peripheriques, exit Porte de bercy, follow the sign Charenton Bercy 2.
www.online-hotel-bookings.net /hotelpages/france/16893_ibis_paris_porte_de_bercy.htm   (110 words)

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