Underground & cool · Lake & woodland · €
Bois de Vincennes — Lac Daumesnil
The largest of the lakes in the Bois de Vincennes, with two wooded islands joined by bridges. On the Île de Reuilly a folly temple stands above an artificial grotto and waterfall, with a Tibetan temple and the Grande Pagode nearby in the trees.
Rowboats run from the north shore Feb–Nov, ~€15 for forty-five minutes, no booking. Métro 1 or Tram T3a to Porte Dorée.
AddressRoute de la Ceinture du Lac Daumesnil, 75012 Paris
Arrondissement12e
Price€ · Free (rowboats ~€15)
HoursWoodland continuous; boats daily 10:00–20:00 (Feb–Nov)
Verified openJune 2026
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