Is the Parc Floral accessible by taxi?

Yes, entrance on Route de la Pyramide in the wood. The driver can enter the wood and drop you 50m from the park entrance.

How much for a taxi to the racecourse on race nights?

€30-35 from Paris. Night rate (+15%) applies after 7pm. Book the return in advance as the area is poorly served after evening events.

Can I visit the castle and zoo in the same day?

Yes, they're a 10-min walk apart. The taxi drops you at the castle in the morning, then walk to the zoo after lunch.

Is a taxi more practical than the metro for the Parc Floral?

Yes, especially with children. Metro + walk takes 30-40 min with corridors. A taxi gets you there in 20 min door-to-door.

9 km · 20 min

Taxi Paris → Vincennes

Your transfer to Vincennes at a fixed price of €25 — €35.

9 km20 minFrom 25 — 35 €

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Distance

9 km

Duration

20 min

Estimated price

25 — 35 €

Availability

24/7

Vincennes is inseparable from its royal castle — France's largest fortified castle with its 52-meter keep — and its 995-hectare wood, the green lung of eastern Paris. The town attracts tourists for the medieval castle and Sainte-Chapelle, families for the Parc Floral (botanical garden with playgrounds) and the Paris Zoo fully renovated in 2014 with its 65-meter artificial rock. Horse racing fans frequent the Vincennes racecourse for trotting races. By taxi, the journey from Paris is simple and direct, avoiding RER A and metro line 1 connections.

Route

Route Paris → Vincennes

From central Paris, your driver takes Cours de Vincennes (extension of rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine) to Porte de Vincennes, then Avenue de Paris leading straight to the castle. For the zoo and Parc Floral, continue on Route de la Pyramide through the wood. Alternative: eastern ring road, Porte Dorée exit for the zoo. The Nation — Porte de Vincennes stretch is often busy 8-9:30am.

Main route: Cours de Vincennes puis Avenue de Paris

Points of interest along the way

Château de Vincennes

Bois de Vincennes

Parc Floral

Zoo de Vincennes

Practical tips

Our tips for Paris → Vincennes

Tips & best practices

Specific tips for the Paris → Vincennes route

For the castle, arrive at 10am (opening) to avoid school groups arriving around 10:30. The Parc Floral is free outside exhibitions — perfect for a family picnic. For the zoo, Wednesdays and weekends are crowded: prefer Tuesday or Thursday. The Vincennes racecourse offers Friday night events in winter — a taxi is ideal for the return after 11pm.

Pricing

Taxi fare Paris → Vincennes

All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.

Day rate

Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm

25 — 35 €

Night rate

7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge

29 — 40 €

Sunday & holidays

All day, 10% surcharge

28 — 39 €

* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.

Transport comparison

How to get from Paris to Vincennes?

Taxi vs alternatives

Detailed comparison of transport options

Metro line 1 connects Châtelet to Château de Vincennes (terminus) in 18 min for €2.15. But the zoo is a 20-min walk from the metro — tough with children. A taxi at €25-35 drops you at the exact entrance. For a family of 4, the taxi costs €6-9/person — barely more than metro tickets for incomparable comfort with strollers and picnic bags.

Sedan (1-4 passengers)

25 — 35 €

Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises

Van (5-7 passengers)

45 €

Ideal for families and groups