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Grande Pagode du Bois de Vincennes

Grande Pagode du Bois de Vincennes · Grande Pagode de Vincennes · Great Pagoda of Vincennes

Paris, Île-de-France, France Associated Buddha / Bodhisattva: Gautama Buddha (Shakyamuni)

National Buddhist landmark in the Bois de Vincennes, headquarters of the Union Bouddhiste de France and custodian of relics presented as relics of Shakyamuni Buddha.

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About Grande Pagode du Bois de Vincennes

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

Grande Pagode du Bois de Vincennes is in Paris, Île-de-France, France and is a national Buddhist landmark in the Bois de Vincennes, headquarters of the Union Bouddhiste de France and custodian of relics presented as relics of Shakyamuni Buddha.. The building began as the Cameroon pavilion constructed for the 1931 colonial exhibition in Paris.

It was later adapted for Buddhist use and became the Grande Pagode in 1977. The Union Bouddhiste de France manages the religious activities of the site, which brings together multiple Buddhist traditions for major observances such as Vesak. In 2009 the Union Bouddhiste de France received and installed relics presented by Thai Buddhist authorities as relics of Shakyamuni Buddha.

They are venerated as such within Buddhist religious practice. This devotional identification is reported as the position of the Buddhist institutions involved, not as an independently proven historical attribution. Religious life or devotional practice associated with the site includes Buddhist ceremonies, meditation, and relic veneration during designated events. Recorded observances include Vesak and community Buddhist festivals.

Sacred Place at a Glance

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Place TypePagoda
Religious TraditionBuddhism
Associated Buddha / BodhisattvaGautama Buddha (Shakyamuni)
LocationParis, Île-de-France, France
CountryFrance
Established / Period1977 as Buddhist pagoda; original pavilion built 1930
Governing BodyUnion Bouddhiste de France

Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association

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Religious TraditionBuddhism
Associated Buddha / BodhisattvaGautama Buddha (Shakyamuni)

History & Sacred Tradition

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Historical Record

The building began as the Cameroon pavilion constructed for the 1931 colonial exhibition in Paris. It was later adapted for Buddhist use and became the Grande Pagode in 1977. The Union Bouddhiste de France manages the religious activities of the site, which brings together multiple Buddhist traditions for major observances such as Vesak.

Sacred Tradition

In 2009 the Union Bouddhiste de France received and installed relics presented by Thai Buddhist authorities as relics of Shakyamuni Buddha. They are venerated as such within Buddhist religious practice. This devotional identification is reported as the position of the Buddhist institutions involved, not as an independently proven historical attribution.

Practices & Visiting Information

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Buddhist ceremonies
meditation
relic veneration during designated events
Vesakcommunity Buddhist festivals

Entry & Visitor Rules

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Special timingsPublic access follows the Union Bouddhiste de France event calendar; check the official schedule before visiting.

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September 25, 2026