Bois de Boulogne

The Bois de Boulogne stretches across the western edge of Paris, defined by its vast woodland, interconnected lakes, and extensive network of paths. Spanning eight hundred and forty-five hectares, this landscape functions as a sprawling recreational expanse that replaced the ancient Rouvray forest. While the grounds served as a royal hunting preserve for centuries, the modern park took shape after eighteen fifty-two, when Emperor Napoleon the Third ordered its transformation into a public space inspired by London’s Hyde Park.