Bois de vincennes - activities

Paris's Bois de Vincennes naturist area back for the summer season

The Bois de Vincennes naturist area is back until mid-October 2023. A great way to enjoy the sun in Paris in the simplest of clothes!

Beach Parisienne, a giant beach terrace for sunbathing in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes

An aperitif with your feet in the sand without leaving Paris? That's what the Beach Parisienne du Chalet du Lac is up to again this summer. We're off to the Bois de Vincennes to discover an unusual beach!

We Love Green 2023: Camille Etienne, Nans & Mouts... the Think Tank conference programme

On June 2, 3 and 4, We Love Green returns to the Bois de Vincennes with a series of explosive concerts, including the famous Think Tank. What's on the program? Two days of debates, testimonies, conferences and exchanges with committed personalities such as activist Camille Étienne, the directors and presenters of the TV show "Nus et culottés", Nans & Mouts, mining geologist Aurore Stephant, Sailcoop co-founder Maxime de Rostolan and essayist Raphaël Glucksmann.

The best park and forest bike rides from Paris

Want to go to a park or forest from Paris? Well, a number of green spaces are accessible from Paris by bike. Coulée Verte, Parc de la Courneuve, Parc de la Poudrerie, Forêt de Meudon and Forêt de La Malmaison: 5 destinations less than 20 km from Paris!

Ephemeris of October 15 in Paris: Mata Hari's execution in the Bois de Vincennes

On October 15, 1917, Mata Hari was shot by the French authorities in the Bois de Vincennes. Successively courtesan, oriental dancer, spy and double agent, she was sentenced to death for intelligence with the enemy at the end of a summary trial.

White Night – Nuit Blanche 2021: light and sound installation by Pablo Valbuena in the Bois de Vincennes

This Saturday October 2, artist Pablo Valbuena unveils his “Gyrotope” installation in the Bois de Vincennes, Paris, for the White Night 2021.

Why is the Bois de Vincennes becoming the place to be this summer in Paris?

Every summer, Paris changes and uncovers great concept for Parisians’ and tourists’ greatest joy! This year, the Bois de Vincennes is likely becoming the most coveted places in town. Let us explain why!

Deconfinement: Bois de Vincennes and Bois de Boulogne woods reopen this May 11th

With containment exit, the Bois de Vincennes and Boulogne woods will welcome Parisians and Ile-de-France inhabitants again starting this May 11th, 2020.

Björk live in Paris We Love Green Festival

We were impatiently waiting for Björk’s return to Paris. It’s now happening since the Icelandic artist will come to promote her new opus “Utopia” at the Bois de Vincennes, on Sunday June 3, 2018 as part of the new edition of the We Love Green festival.