Monthly Archive: September 2014

The Bois de Vincennes, the largest public park in Paris, created between 1855 and 1866 when Napoleon III authorized Haussmann to transform the woods next to the Chateau de Vincennes into a recreation area for the growing working class population.

Today, you can visit the Chateau de Vincennes, and then take a short walk to the park. As we sat in the park eating our lunch, two geese arrived.

The Wild Canadian Goose was very independent and enjoyed the park and the lake; but the other goose, purchased when he was just three days old, was a little more reluctant to leave her side.

The owner was very patient and kept coaxing him closer to the lake and he finally relaxed and tested the waters.

The lady found a wounded goose in the park and took it home to nurse it back to health. Since she was unable to find anyone to take the goose, she decided to keep it and became accustomed to taking care of the goose. She used to bring the goose to the park, but one day a dog attacked the goose and he died. When she got the new geese, she was a little more cautious and bought a twin carriage to transport them back and forth to the lake. It was a real treat to watch the geese and take a few photos.