Vincennes, an eastern suburb of Paris, just outside the fortifications, whose park, the Bois de Vincennes, is the pleasure-ground of eastern Paris.
The ancient castle founded in the 14th century by Philip VI. was long a residence of the kings, then became a state-prison, and in 1834 was made a fort of the inner line of fortifications, and extended and strengthened. In its moat the Duc d'Enghien was shot. In the Bois are exercise grounds for infantry and artillery. There are in Vincennes barracks, hospitals, and a good deal of varied manufacturing industry.