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Nature sites in Paris 12e Arrondissement, Paris

The 12th arrondissement occupies the right bank of the Seine as Paris's easternmost district and largest by area. The Château de Vincennes, a medieval fortress,...

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The 12th arrondissement occupies the right bank of the Seine as Paris's easternmost district and largest by area. The Château de Vincennes, a medieval fortress, and the Opéra Bastille, a modern concert hall, stand among its notable sites. The district contains extensive green spaces including the Bois de Vincennes and the Parc Floral, along with museums dedicated to immigration history and cinema.

Checked 2026-09-04

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Language spoken
French
French is the language of the Republic under Article 2 of the Constitution
Dialling code
+33 1
Paris and the Île-de-France; drop the leading 0 of 01 when calling from abroad
Currency
Euro (€, EUR)
France has used the euro as its official currency since 2002
Emergency number
112
One number across the country; 15 reaches an ambulance directly
Plug type
Type E · 220 V
Round-pin sockets use a projecting earth pin
Tap water
Safe to drink
The health ministry says tap water may be consumed safely unless local authorities issue specific advice

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Historic monuments 1 Museums 0 Places of worship 1 Nature sites 3 Viewpoints 0 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 3 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 1 Family attractions 0 Art and culture 1 Activities 0

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  1. Coulée verte René-Dumont Coulée verte René-Dumont
    01 1 hour

    Coulée verte René-Dumont

    The Coulée verte René-Dumont is a footpath laid along the top of a disused railway viaduct — a park built above the street rather than beside it.

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    • Nature site
  2. Bois de Vincennes Bois de Vincennes
    02 2 hours

    Bois de Vincennes

    At roughly 995 hectares, the Bois de Vincennes is the largest public park inside Paris, wrapping the eastern edge of the 12th arrondissement.

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    • Nature site

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