Bois de Boulogne
The western counterpart of the Bois de Vincennes, the Bois de Boulogne is a vast expanse of green on Paris' west outskirts. Originally the site of royal hunting grounds and a monastery, the Bois de Boulogne has been thoroughly adopted by today's Parisians as an essential place to breathe and play.
Another romantic-style park, the tamed wood offers visitors waterfalls, bluffs, lakes, and breathtaking walks among oaks, cherry trees, and countless other varieties. The park is also known for its devoted cyclists, its enormous children's garden, and its seedy night scene--incidentally, stay away from the park at night.
By Courtney Traub, About.com Guide
The Bois de Boulogne west of Paris houses many varieties of trees, including the weeping willow.
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Like its counterpart east of Paris (the Bois de Vincennes), the Bois de Boulogne just west of the city is a place where Parisians go to breathe and enjoy spacious green surroundings. A historic spot which French nobility once used as hunting grounds and that inspired great painters like Van Gogh or Monet, the Bois de Boulogne is a lyrical expanse of greenery and calm where picnics, bike rides, boating, and even fishing can make you feel like you're far away from the urban blight.
One word of warning: prostitution rings thrive around the Bois de Boulogne after dark. Avoid the area at these times.
Location: Main entrances near Porte Maillot, Avenue Foch, and Porte d'Auteil in west Paris.
Metro: Porte Maillot, Les Sablons, Porte Dauphine, Porte d'Auteil (Line 1, 2, 10)
RER: Porte Maillot (Line C)
Nearby Sights and Attractions:
Highlights:
- Two lakes stretch along the east end of the park near Porte Dauphine, offering romantic views of waterfalls, majestic trees, and islands. Boats can be rented around both lakes.
- At the center of the park, near the racing club, is the Pre-Catalan, a historic garden that features an open-air Shakespeare theater (shows in French and occasionally in English) and a legendary purple beech tree.
- The Jardin D'Acclimation at the north end of the park will keep the kids busy and content and features a zoo, boat rides, miniature golf, and more.
Bois de Boulogne
Visit Bois de Boulogne in Paris
With its lakes, pedestrian, bicycle trails, attractions and restaurants, Bois de Boulogne is a welcome 865 hectare oasis on the affluent west side of Paris.
Go to Bois de Boulogne by metro, car or Velib bicycle. Locate Bois de Boulogne on Paris map.
Paris metro: Porte Dauphine on line 2 and Porte d'Auteuil on line 10.
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Bois de Boulogne top attractions
Jardin d'acclimatation: amusement park for children
Roland Garros: famous tennis courts Longchamp: famous horse racecourse Parc des Princes: PSG soccer team stadium Bagatelle: lovely gardens Pre Catelan: famous restaurant Grande Cascade: famous restaurant Bois de Boulogne lakes: lovely lakes, canoes, Chalet des Isles restaurant on island. | |
Bois de Boulogne history
Bois de Boulogne was commissioned by FrenchEmperor Napoleon III, the nephew of the greatNapoleon, in the second part of the 19th century.
The designer of Bois de Boulogne, Baron Haussman, admired the beautiful London parks, such as Hyde Park and Regent Park. He created Bois de Boulogne and Bois de Vincennes in Paris on the same model.
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 Bagatelle in Bois de Boulogne, Par | |
Prix Arc de Triomphe in Bois de Boulogne |  Roland Garros Stadium in Bois de Boulogne |
Bois de Boulogne: algumas sugestões de passeios
Este bosque é a grande área de lazer dos parisienses. O Bois de Boulogne possui dois hipódromos, 28 km de pistas para cavalgar, 15 km de itinerários para bicicletas, um circuito de 2.500 metros para os amadores de jogging, um grande lago para os apreciadores de barcos a remo.
Ele engloba o parque Bagatelle, o jardim Acclimatation e o jardim Serres d’Auteuil.
Fabiana Maruno mora em Paris e me enviou fotos do seu domingo no Bois. No programa, passeios de barco e de poney com a filha de 3 anos.
O passeio de barco custa 10 euros a hora. As pessoas devem deixar uma caução de 50 euros ou 20 euros + carteira de indentidade. Os passeios de poney custam 12 euros a hora.
Aqui fica uma sugestão de passeio fora dos circuitos habituais dos turistas. O Bois de Boulogne é bonito, bem frequentado e estes dois passeios indicados ficam na região do lago inferior ( lac inférieur ).
Para completar o passeio de Fabiana, eu sugiro um restaurante muito conhecido dos parisienses o Chalet des Îles. Ele se encontra localizado em uma das ilhas do lago inferior.
Passeio romântico, pois vocês podem ir remando até a ilha ou pegar o barco do restaurante. No verão, as mesas externas ficam lotadas. No inverno, o interior do restaurante é extremamente aconchegante. Trata-se de um chalé que Napoleão III construiu, na segunda metado do século XIX, para sua querida Eugênia.
Preço do prato principal em torno de 25 euros.
Cliquem aqui para maiores informações sobre o restaurante.
Clicando aqui vocês podem ver um mapa em pdf do Bois de Boulogne.
As três primeiras fotos são de Fabiana Maruno.
