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Bois de Boulogne
★4.3(28,721 reviews)FreePark
🕑 3 to 5 hours👶 Best for all ages, infants to teens. Toddlers enjoy the gentle playground areas and feeding ducks, while older children love the bike paths, rowboats, and amusement park rides at Jardin d'Acclimatation.🧡 Saved by 200+ families
About
Bois de Boulogne is Paris's largest park, offering 2,100 acres of green space perfect for families seeking outdoor adventure. This massive woodland escape features multiple playgrounds, a boating lake, bike paths, and the famous Jardin d'Acclimatation amusement park, making it an ideal spot for kids to run free after days of museum hopping.
Highlights
- ✓Jardin d'Acclimatation amusement park with rides, petting zoo, and playgrounds
- ✓Boating on Lac Inferieur where families can rent rowboats and paddle boats
- ✓Multiple well-maintained playgrounds scattered throughout the park
- ✓Extensive cycling and walking paths through beautiful wooded areas
- ✓Open green spaces perfect for picnics, frisbee, and ball games
Pro Tips
- 1.Download the park map beforehand as the park is enormous and easy to get lost in. Focus on one area per visit rather than trying to see everything.
- 2.Rent bikes or bring scooters for kids to cover more ground. The park has dedicated cycling paths and bike rental stations near the main entrances.
- 3.Visit the Jardin d'Acclimatation (separate admission required) in the northern section for rides, a petting zoo, and themed play areas.
- 4.Avoid the park's wooded areas after dark. Stick to well-populated sections during daylight hours, especially near the lakes and main attractions.
- 5.Pack a picnic and blanket. There are designated picnic areas with tables, but the open lawns are perfect for spreading out with snacks.
Best Time to Visit
Spring and early fall weekday mornings offer the best weather and smaller crowds. Weekends get busy with Parisian families, but the park is large enough to find quiet spots. Arrive by 10am for the most peaceful experience.
What to Know
The park itself is free and open 24 hours, though some attractions within (like Jardin d'Acclimatation) charge admission. Limited cafes are scattered throughout, so bringing snacks is wise. Restroom facilities are available but not plentiful.
Seasonal Notes
The park is open year-round, but visit spring through early fall for the best weather and full access to boating and outdoor activities. Some attractions within may have reduced hours in winter. The fall foliage is spectacular in October.
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Nearby Eats
The park has several casual cafes and kiosks, but for a proper meal, head to Les Jardins de Bagatelle cafe near the rose garden, or pack a picnic from nearby bakeries and markets in the 16th arrondissement before entering the park.
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