Lac de Gravelle, Paris

Name: Lac de Gravelle
Address: Rue du Prieuré, Paris, France

#1144 among attractions in Paris

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lac de Gravelle is a lake in Paris, France. At an elevation of 70 m, its surface area is 0.01 km². ()

Alternative names: Area: 2.47 acres (0.0039 mi²)Length: 820 ftWidth: 164 ftElevation: 220 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 48°49'11"N, 2°26'57"E

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Rue du PrieuréReuilly (Picpus)Paris France

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Lac de Gravelle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bois de Vincennes, Hippodrome de Vincennes, Parc Floral de Paris, Bois de Vincennes.

0.9 miNW
Sprawling urban park with trails and a zoo
Bois de Vincennes, Paris
23 min walk • The Bois de Vincennes, a sprawling oasis on the eastern edge of Paris, France, is a verdant retreat for city dwellers and tourists alike. As the largest public park in the city, it covers an expansive 995 hectares, offering a lush landscape of woodland and lakes just a...
~750 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Horse track
Hippodrome de Vincennes, Paris
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Hippodrome de Vincennes is a venerable racecourse known for its harness racing events. This prestigious venue draws in equine enthusiasts and curious tourists alike, offering a unique glimpse into the world of French horse racing.
1.2 miN
Park, Botanical garden
Parc Floral de Paris, Paris
32 min walk • The Parc floral de Paris is a public park and botanical garden located within the Bois de Vincennes in the 12th arrondissement of Paris.
1.2 miNE
Natural attraction, Lake, Body of water
Bois de Vincennes, Paris
31 min walk • The Bois de Vincennes, located on the eastern edge of Paris, is the largest public park in the city. It was created between 1855 and 1866 by Emperor Napoleon III. The park is next to the Château de Vincennes, a former residence of the Kings of France.
0.5 miNE
Botanical garden, Park
Arboretum de l'École du Breuil, Paris
12 min walk • The Arboretum de l'École du Breuil is a municipal arboretum located on the Route de la Ferme in the southeast corner of the Bois de Vincennes, Paris, France. It now forms part of the Jardin botanique de la Ville de Paris.
~1280 ftE
Forts and castles
Redoute de Gravelle, Paris
7 min walk • The redoute de Gravelle is a fort in Joinville-le-Pont, situated to the south-east of Vincennes in Paris. Built under Louis-Philippe, from 1968 it housed the École nationale de police de Paris, before becoming an illegal immigrants detention centre.
0.8 miE
City hall
Joinville Studios, Montreuil
21 min walk • The Joinville Studios were a film studio in Paris which operated between 1910 and 1987. They were one of the leading French studios, with major companies such as Pathé and Gaumont making films there.
1.3 miSW
Museum, Science museum
Musée Fragonard, Paris
33 min walk • The Musée Fragonard d'Alfort, often simply the Musée Fragonard, is a museum of anatomical oddities located within the École Nationale Vétérinaire de Maisons-Alfort, 7 avenue du Général de Gaulle, in Maisons-Alfort, a suburb of Paris. It is open several days per week in the cooler months; an admission fee is charged.
1.5 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Pavillon Baltard, Paris
39 min walk • Pavillon Baltard is a concert hall located in Nogent-sur-Marne, France. The structure, which was built in the 1850s by French architect Victor Baltard, was originally located in the heart of Paris before being moved to its current location in 1974.
~1860 ftSW
Area
Saint-Maurice, Paris
9 min walk • Saint-Maurice is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 6.8 km from the center of Paris. The insane asylum Charenton was located in Saint-Maurice; it is now a psychiatric hospital.
0.8 miE
Area
Joinville-le-Pont, Paris
21 min walk • Joinville-le-Pont is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 9.4 km from the center of Paris.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lac de Gravelle?

Nearby attractions include Hippodrome de Vincennes, Paris (4 min walk), Redoute de Gravelle, Paris (7 min walk), Saint-Maurice, Paris (9 min walk), Arboretum de l'École du Breuil, Paris (12 min walk).

How to get to Lac de Gravelle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lac de Gravelle:

Bus

Hippodrome de Vincennes • Lines: 77 (4 min walk)
CFA - Andrieu • Lines: 111 (5 min walk)

Train

Joinville-le-Pont (18 min walk)
Saint-Maur Créteil (36 min walk)

Metro

Maisons-Alfort — Stade • Lines: 8 (26 min walk)