Bois de Boulogne Tours and Tickets

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Visiting Bois de Boulogne in Paris is free of charge. However, certain attractions within the park have their own admission fees. Jardin d'Acclimatation, a small amusement park, costs €2 per person and admission to Parc de Bagatelle is €6 during events; otherwise it’s free.

Yes, you can rent boats at Bois de Boulogne, specifically at Lac Inférieur (Lower Lake), which is the largest lake in the park. Rowboats are available for rent from mid-February to late October. It costs €10 to rent for the first hour.

Yes, Bois de Boulogne has several restaurants, ranging from casual cafés to fine dining, including La Grande Cascade and Le Pré Catelan. The park is home to the famous Le Chalet des Îles, set on an island in the lake, offering French cuisine with beautiful views. There are also kiosks for snacks and refreshments.

To get to Bois de Boulogne, take the metro line 9 to Jasmin or Ranelagh station; line 1 to Les Sablons or Porte Maillot; line 2 to Porte Dauphine; or line 10 to Porte d'Auteuil. You can also ride the RER C train to Avenue Henri Martin or Neuilly–Porte Maillot. From these stations, it's a short walk to the park, or you can catch a local bus for convenience.

Bois de Boulogne’s top attractions include Jardin d'Acclimatation, a family-friendly amusement park with rides, playgrounds, and a petting zoo; Fondation Louis Vuitton, a contemporary art museum in a Frank Gehry–designed building; and Parc de Bagatelle, known for its beautiful rose garden. In addition, Pré Catelan and Théâtre de Verdure offer serene gardens and open-air theater performances.