Defence Historical Service, Montreuil

Name: Defence Historical Service
Address: Montreuil, France

#11 among attractions in Montreuil

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In France, the Defence Historical Service is the archives centre of Ministry of Defence and its armed forces. It was set up by decree in 2005. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°50'33"N, 2°26'10"E

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Vincennes (Vigneron)Montreuil France

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Defence Historical Service – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miS
Sprawling urban park with trails and a zoo
Bois de Vincennes, Paris
21 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...
~600 ftN
14th-century castle
Château de Vincennes, Paris
3 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...
~140 ftSE
Gothic architecture, Church
Sainte-Chapelle de Vincennes, Paris
1 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...
1.1 miSW
Zoo
Paris Zoological Park, Paris
28 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...
1.3 miSW
Natural attraction, Lake, Body of water
Lac Daumesnil, Paris
35 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".
0.4 miSE
Park, Botanical garden
Parc Floral de Paris, Paris
12 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 miSE
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.
0.8 miNW
Synagogue
Vincennes Synagogue, Montreuil
21 min walk • The Vincennes Synagogue is one of several funded by the banker patron Daniel Iffla.
0.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Saint-Mandé, Paris
17 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.
1.4 miSW
Buddhist architecture
Pagode de Vincennes, Paris
35 min walk • The Pagode du bois de Vincennes is the seat of the Institut international bouddhique founded by Jean Sainteny who was the manager of the institute. It is located in a former building of the exposition coloniale de 1931, designed by the architect Louis-Hippolyte Boileau.
1.2 miW
Street
Boulevard Soult, Paris
30 min walk • The Boulevard Soult is a boulevard in the Bel-Air neighborhood in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, France. It is one of the Boulevards of the Marshals that run in the outer parts of the city.

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Which popular attractions are close to Defence Historical Service?

Nearby attractions include Sainte-Chapelle de Vincennes, Paris (1 min walk), Château de Vincennes, Paris (3 min walk), Vincennes, Paris (10 min walk), Parc Floral de Paris, Paris (12 min walk).

How to get to Defence Historical Service by public transport?

The nearest stations to Defence Historical Service:

Bus

Fort Neuf • Lines: Navette Autonome (4 min walk)
Avenue du Château • Lines: 115, 118, 124, 318, 325, 56, N11, N33 (5 min walk)

Metro

Château de Vincennes • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Bérault • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)

Train

Vincennes (9 min walk)

Tram

Alexandra David-Néel • Lines: T3a (31 min walk)
Porte de Montreuil • Lines: T3b (35 min walk)