VISIT THE JARDIN DES PLANTES

A botanical and scientific showcase in the heart of Paris

Located in the 5ᵉ arrondissement, the Jardin des Plantes is both a historic botanical garden and a hotbed of scientific research. Its flower-lined avenues, exotic greenhouses and museums make it a must-see for lovers of nature and culture.

Why visit?

It's the perfect place to take a walk among the plants, to discover the world's plant diversity and to learn more about natural history thanks to the museums and menagerie it houses.

A brief history and anecdotes

Founded in 1626 as a royal garden of medicinal plants, it became a place of teaching and research from the XVIIᵉ century onwards. Today, it is part of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle and continues to play a key role in the conservation of plant species.

What can you do there?

- Take a stroll through the alleys and admire the flower beds
- Visit the large greenhouses and discover rare plants
- Explore the menagerie, one of the oldest zoos in the world
- Discover the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution and other museums

Where is it?

📍 57 Rue Cuvier, 75005 Paris
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Practical advice

- Ideal in spring and summer to enjoy the blooms
- Some greenhouses and museums require an entrance ticket
- Allow several hours to explore everything

To discover around

- Great Mosque of Paris
- The Seine and its quays
- Latin Quarter
- Lutetia Arena

Audioguide

🎧 Listen to our immersive description of the Jardin des Plantes on History Guide City Paris!
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