We've spent a lot of time on this trip revisiting old favorites (our market, our bakery, etc.), but we've tried to check out a few new places as well. One thing I always meant to do when we were living in Paris was to go out to the Bois de Vincennes, located just east of the city. The Bois de Vincennes is a former royal hunting ground turned park that is three times the size of Central Park in New York. It has a botanical garden, some sports facilities, lakes, walking and riding paths, forest, and a zoo, among other things.
We started our day with the Château de Vincennes. The château grounds encompass a 14th century keep and the surrounding fortifications, as well as 17th century pavilions built for Louis XIV.
After exploring the château and the contemporary art installation currently occupying its spaces, we took a walk through the forests of the park, stopping at one of the lakes to enjoy a crêpe while people watching.
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