Exploring the Magnificent Bois de Vincennes in Paris

“The eastern ‘Lung of Paris’, the Bois de Vincennes is a haven for wildlife and a playground for Parisians. Jennifer Ladonne explores its manifold delights.

Though Paris was a major instigator (and indeed the host) of the historic climate accords of December 2015, and is a notable champion of re-greening projects and urban environmental initiatives, the City of Paris proper actually has less parkland than almost any other European metropolis, with just 62 square feet per inhabitant – compared with Berlin’s 269, Rome’s 345, and London’s impressive 484 square feet per capita.”