Vincennes, Paris

Name: Vincennes
Address: Paris, France

#921 among attractions in Paris

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Vincennes is a commune in the Val-de-Marne department in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 6.7 km from the centre of Paris. It is next to but does not include the Château de Vincennes and Bois de Vincennes, which are attached to the city of Paris. It is one of the most densely populated municipalities in Europe. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.74 mi²Coordinates: 48°50'51"N, 2°26'21"E

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Vincennes (Centre Ville Vincennes)Paris France

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Nearby attractions include: Bois de Vincennes, Château de Vincennes, Sainte-Chapelle de Vincennes, Paris Zoological Park.

1.1 miS
Sprawling urban park with trails and a zoo
Bois de Vincennes, Paris
29 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...
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14th-century castle
Château de Vincennes, Paris
7 min walk • Situated on the eastern edge of Paris, the Château de Vincennes is a massive fortress that offers a unique glimpse into the medieval and early modern history of France. This imposing structure, with its substantial walls and imposing keep, stands as a testament to the...
0.4 miS
Gothic architecture, Church
Sainte-Chapelle de Vincennes, Paris
10 min walk • The Sainte-Chapelle de Vincennes is a hidden gem located in the historic town of Vincennes, just on the outskirts of Paris, France. This chapel, lesser-known compared to its famous namesake on the Île de la Cité, is a part of the grand Château de Vincennes and is a...
1.4 miSW
Zoo
Paris Zoological Park, Paris
37 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the 12th arrondissement of Paris, the Paris Zoological Park, commonly known as Parc Zoologique de Paris or Vincennes Zoo, offers visitors an enchanting escape into the animal kingdom. This extensive zoological park, which spans over 14.5...
0.7 miS
Park, Botanical garden
Parc Floral de Paris, Paris
19 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.
1.3 miSE
Natural attraction, Lake, Body of water
Bois de Vincennes, Paris
32 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.
0.9 miW
Synagogue
Vincennes Synagogue, Montreuil
23 min walk • The Vincennes Synagogue is one of several funded by the banker patron Daniel Iffla.
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Saint-Mandé, Paris
23 min walk • Lac de Saint-Mandé is a lake in the Bois de Vincennes. Its surface area is 0.4 km² and it contains a small island.
1.1 miW
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Saint-Mandé, Paris
28 min walk • Saint-Mandé is a high-end commune of the Val-de-Marne department in Île-de-France in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 5.3 km from the center of Paris.

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Which popular attractions are close to Vincennes?

Nearby attractions include Château de Vincennes, Paris (7 min walk), Sainte-Chapelle de Vincennes, Paris (10 min walk), Parc Floral de Paris, Paris (19 min walk), Lac de Saint-Mandé, Paris (23 min walk).

How to get to Vincennes by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vincennes:

Bus

Mairie de Vincennes • Lines: 118, 124, Navette Autonome (1 min walk)
Vincennes RER • Lines: 115, 118, 124 (3 min walk)

Metro

Château de Vincennes • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Bérault • Lines: 1 (13 min walk)

Train

Vincennes (7 min walk)
Fontenay-sous-Bois (30 min walk)