12 Iconic Paris Parks with Fascinating History

12. Bois de Vincennes

Created: 1855
Size: 995 hectares
Location: 12th arrondissement
Metro Station: Château de Vincennes

Bois de Vincennes, Paris’s largest park, is even larger than Bois de Boulogne. It was also redeveloped by Napoleon III in the 1850s. It includes lakes, a zoo, a botanical garden, and even a medieval château. It’s a great place for outdoor activities like biking, rowing, or visiting the Parc Floral and zoo.