Locate loop circuit on Paris map. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. The forest was known for centuries as a dangerous place to roam; it had a reputation for being frequented by bandits and thieves, and numerous murders were recorded there. It features Roland-Garros Stadium, Fondation Louis Vuitton designed by Frank Gehry, high-end restaurants, the Longchamp and Auteuil racecourses, lakes, hiking trails. Would be good for an equestrian. The trails were nice and wide. An immediate success with the general public, the Bois de Boulogne became an emblem of a new sort of Parisian citizenry and one associated with leisure and free time. Such a nice area to walk and includes a joggers track. Bois de Boulogne Parkrun! The Pré Catelan, formerly operated by a private company, became, with its pretty park and elegant buildings, one of the most popular places for the public. With a surface area of 850 hectares, one of the ‘lungs’ of the capital encompasses the Parc de Bagatelle, the Jardin des Serres d'Auteuil, the … near the finish for coffee and croissants! Le Pré Catelan: a famous Michelin three stars restaurant. Make sure to take the kids to the Jardin d'Acclimation, technically part of the Bois itself and a fun old-world amusement park complete with rides, puppet theater, and games. Really Cool Park far away from all Concerns.. Great Place to be for the one looking for a big relief from the city and very short from the inside Paris. Foch, Paris France, I am quite sure I only saw a small part of the park, but enjoyed running here. Together, the parks situated directly east and west of the city are referred to as "the lungs of Paris." It also appears in several paintings, including "The Races in the Bois de Boulogne "by impressionist painter Edouard Manet. The easiest way to get to the park is via metro or RER (Commuter line trains). It hardly deserved this honor: its poor vegetation, its straight roads, badly maintained and without horizons made it a walk unworthy of the capital of France. Briefings are given in French and English. The Bois de Boulogne is a park with a reputation – every Parisian knows it as a place with a history of sex work. part we weren’t prepared for was being chased by hookers. Called Bois de Saint-Cloud after the dismemberment of this ancient forest, it received its current name in the 14th century when pilgrims built a church there dedicated to Notre-Dame de Boulogne-sur-Mer. The place is peaceful and lovely indeed. The view over the Fondation Louis Vuitton from Jardin d'Acclimatation is spectacular. Created and financed by the LVMH Group (Louis Vuitton, Dior, Guerlain, Moet & Chandon, Hennessy), the Fondation Louis Vuitton encourages and promotes artistic creation both in France and internationally. What is now a park open to the general public was once reserved as hunting grounds for French monarchs. The area of ​​the Bois de Boulogne was, at the time of the cession, 676 hectares, but as a result of acquisitions, exchanges and sales of land, the area was increased to the current figure of 873 hectares. Since the city center isn't especially green, and trees are somewhat sparse, these "lungs" are considered essential to local ecology and well-being. An enormous green belt located at the western border of Paris, the Bois de Boulogne is a beloved local park where Parisians regularly head for fresh air, picnics, strolls, and even open-air theater performances during the summer. The 16th arrondissement, the cities of Neuilly and Boulogne bordering Bois de Boulogne, are the fanciest districts in the City of Lights. He resolved to turn the park into an example of his favored style and assigned the task to engineer Adolphe Alphand, under the supervision of Baron Haussmann. Expensive, but worth it. See more of Paris via an open-top, double-decker bus and put aside worries about navigating the streets or using public transportation. See this page (in English) for information on other places to enjoy snacks, drinks and/or a light meal.