Bois de Boulogne
Bois de Boulogne, Park, west of Paris, France. In a loop of the Seine River, it was once a forest and a royal hunting preserve. It was acquired by the city of Paris in 1852 and transformed into a recreational area. It occupies 2,155 acres (873 hectares) and contains the famous racetracks of Longchamp and Auteuil.
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Article Title:
Bois de Boulogne
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
27 June 2013
Access Date:
November 15, 2026