Palais de la Porte Dorée, Paris

Name: Palais de la Porte Dorée
Address: 12 Avenue Armand Rousseau, Paris, 75012, France
Telephone: +33 1 53 59 58 60

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The Palais de la Porte Dorée is an exhibit hall located on the edge of the Bois de Vincennes at 293, avenue Daumesnil, 12th arrondissement of Paris, France. It now houses the Musée de l'Histoire de l'Immigration, as well as a tropical aquarium in its cellar. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Art DecoCoordinates: 48°50'7"N, 2°24'28"E

Address

12 Avenue Armand RousseauSaint-MandéParis 75012 France

Contact

+33 1 53 59 58 60

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Palais de la Porte Dorée – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Paris Zoological Park, Cinémathèque Française, Musée des Arts Forains, Lac Daumesnil.

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Zoo
Paris Zoological Park, Paris
14 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...
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Museum, Specialty museum, Postmodern architecture
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Cinémathèque Française serves as a temple to the art of cinema. Established as an archive, this institution is a haven for film enthusiasts and historians alike. It houses one of the largest archives of films, movie documents,...
0.9 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Musée des Arts Forains, Paris
22 min walk • The Musée des Arts Forains is a private museum of funfair and fairground objects located within the Pavillons de Bercy in the 12th arrondissement of Paris at 53, avenue des Terroirs de France, Paris, France. It is open to the public by prior reservation.
0.5 miSE
Natural attraction, Lake, Body of water
Lac Daumesnil, Paris
13 min walk • Lac Daumesnil is a lake in the Bois de Vincennes, a public park in Paris, France. Its surface area is 0.12 km². It is surrounded by "promenade Maurice Boitel".
1.2 miW
Park
Parc de Bercy, Paris
30 min walk • The Parc de Bercy is a public park located along the Rive Droite in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. Development started in 1994 on the site of a former wine depot, before an official opening three years later by Mayor Jean Tiberi.
1 miNE
Synagogue
Vincennes Synagogue, Montreuil
26 min walk • The Vincennes Synagogue is one of several funded by the banker patron Daniel Iffla.
0.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Saint-Mandé, Paris
20 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.
0.7 miNW
Cemetery
Picpus Cemetery, Paris
18 min walk • Picpus Cemetery is the largest private cemetery in Paris, France, located in the 12th arrondissement. It was created from land seized from the convent of the Chanoinesses de St-Augustin, during the French Revolution.
1 miS
Bridge
Nelson Mandela Bridges, Montreuil
27 min walk • The Nelson Mandela Bridges are two twin bridges in France, spanning the river Seine, between Ivry-sur-Seine and Charenton-le-Pont, where the Seine and the Marne have their confluence.
1 miNW
Square
Place de la Nation, Paris
26 min walk • The Place de la Nation is a circle on the eastern side of Paris, between Place de la Bastille and the Bois de Vincennes, on the border of the 11th and 12th arrondissements.
0.5 miW
Church
Saint-Esprit, Paris
13 min walk • Saint-Esprit is a Catholic church in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, France, in the southeast of the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Palais de la Porte Dorée open?

Palais de la Porte Dorée is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Palais de la Porte Dorée?

Nearby attractions include Cité nationale de l'histoire de l'immigration, Paris (2 min walk), Lac Daumesnil, Paris (13 min walk), Saint-Esprit, Paris (13 min walk), Paris Zoological Park, Paris (14 min walk).

How to get to Palais de la Porte Dorée by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palais de la Porte Dorée:

Bus

Porte Dorée • Lines: 201, 46, Service Caméléon Tram T3a (2 min walk)
Porte Dorée - Daumesnil • Lines: 46, N33 (3 min walk)

Tram

Porte Dorée • Lines: T3a (2 min walk)
Montempoivre • Lines: T3a (8 min walk)

Metro

Porte Dorée • Lines: 8 (3 min walk)
Michel Bizot • Lines: 8 (7 min walk)

Train

Nation (27 min walk)
Paris-Bercy - Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne (30 min walk)