Bois de Vincennes

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Bois de Vincennes is a large public park on the eastern edge of Paris, France, known for its woodlands, lakes, recreational facilities, and historical role as a former royal hunting ground.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf public park
urban park
woodland
area approximately 9.95 square kilometres
approximately 995 hectares
borderedBy Charenton-le-Pont NERFINISHED
Joinville-le-Pont NERFINISHED
Saint-Mandé NERFINISHED
commune of Vincennes
climate oceanic climate of Paris
contains Château de Vincennes (on its eastern edge)
Hippodrome de Vincennes
Lac Daumesnil
Lac de Gravelle
Lac de Saint-Mandé
Lac des Minimes
Parc Floral de Paris
Paris Zoological Park
country France
createdAsPublicPark 19th century
developedUnder Napoleon III
formerUse military training ground
royal hunting ground
hasFeature botanical garden
brasseries and restaurants
cycling paths
lakes
meadows
racecourse
sports facilities
walking paths
woodlands
zoo
hasTransportationAccess Paris Métro
RER A NERFINISHED
bus lines of Paris
knownFor boating on lakes
botanical exhibitions
jogging and running
outdoor concerts and events
picnicking
recreational activities
landscapedBy Jean-Charles Adolphe Alphand
language French
locatedIn Paris
eastern edge of Paris
managedBy City of Paris
openTo public
partOf 12th arrondissement of Paris
city of Paris


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