Cours de Vincennes, Paris

#626 among attractions in Paris

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The Cours de Vincennes is a street in Paris, linking place de la Nation to porte de Vincennes. It forms a major artery and serves as the border between the city's 12th and 20th arrondissements. It was built before 1860 and forms the start of Route nationale 34. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°50'50"N, 2°24'17"E

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Reuilly (Bel-Air)Paris France

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Cours de Vincennes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cimetière du Père-Lachaise, Accor Arena, Paris Zoological Park, Cinémathèque Française.

1.1 miNW
Well-known graves in leafy burial site
Cimetière du Père-Lachaise, Paris
28 min walk • Nestled amidst the bustling streets of Paris, the Cimetière du Père-Lachaise stands as an illustrious sanctuary of peace and history. This sprawling cemetery, the largest in Paris, spans approximately 44 hectares and serves as the final resting place for a myriad of...
1.2 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Accor Arena, Paris
32 min walk • The Accor Arena stands as a testament to Paris' status as a global hub for sports and entertainment. Nestled in the 12th arrondissement of the French capital, this indoor arena is one of the largest and most versatile venues in Europe.
1.2 miSE
Zoo
Paris Zoological Park, Paris
31 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...
1.2 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Postmodern architecture
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
32 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,...
1.2 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Musée des Arts Forains, Paris
32 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.
1.2 miW
Bridge
Viaduc des Arts, Paris
32 min walk • The Viaduc des Arts is a converted train line located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris which is now both a string of workshops for highly skilled artisans and, on the top level, a linear park.
1.2 miSW
Park
Parc de Bercy, Paris
32 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.
0.7 miE
Synagogue
Vincennes Synagogue, Montreuil
18 min walk • The Vincennes Synagogue is one of several funded by the banker patron Daniel Iffla.
1 miW
Monastery, Gothic architecture
Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Paris
26 min walk • Saint-Antoine-des-Champs Abbey was a convent in what is now the 12th arrondissement of Paris. The faubourg Saint-Antoine developed around it. It later became the hôpital Saint-Antoine.
1 miN
Tomb, Memorial site
Oscar Wilde's tomb, Paris
27 min walk • The tomb of Oscar Wilde is located in Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France. It took nine to ten months to complete by the sculptor Jacob Epstein, with an accompanying plinth by Charles Holden and an inscription carved by Joseph Cribb.
0.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Saint-Mandé, Paris
22 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cours de Vincennes?

Nearby attractions include Picpus Cemetery, Paris (8 min walk), Boulevard Soult, Paris (10 min walk), Place de la Nation, Paris (10 min walk), Saint-Mandé, Paris (18 min walk).

How to get to Cours de Vincennes by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cours de Vincennes:

Bus

Marsoulan • Lines: 215, 26, 86, N11 (3 min walk)
Pyrénées - Docteur Netter • Lines: 215, 351, 86, La Traverse, N11 (3 min walk)

Metro

Porte de Vincennes • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
Picpus • Lines: 6 (6 min walk)

Tram

Porte de Vincennes • Lines: T3a, T3b (6 min walk)
Alexandra David-Néel • Lines: T3a (9 min walk)

Train

Nation (11 min walk)
Paris-Bercy - Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne (30 min walk)