Jardin des Plantes Paris
Jardin des Plantes Paris is home to numerous themed gardens and greenhouses, a zoo and the Museum of Natural History
The lovely Jardin des Plantes in Paris is the perfect place to enjoy the simple pleasures that only a beautiful garden can offer. These gardens are free to explore and offer a nice change from the bustle of the city. The gardens are also home to the Museum National D'Histoire Naturelle to which they belong.
The beautiful gardens occupy a total area of about 70 acres on the southbank of the river Seine. The first planting consisted of medicinal herbs way back in 1635. In 1640 the gardens were opened to the public for the first time. In 1739 there were significant additions made to the gardens including the Labyrinth.
Several smaller gardens are located within the overall garden including the Alpine Garden, the Ecological Garden, the Rose Garden, the Garden of Peonies, the Garden of Irises and Perennials, the Labyrinth, the Greenhouses and more.
In addition to the beautiful themed gardens, starting around 1793, the garden inherited the Royal Menagerie from Versailles which in modern terms is a zoo. Of course today the focus has changed from Royalty acquiring exotic animals as a measure of wealth and status to the role of conservation and scientific study. The Menagerie at Jardin des Plantes Paris is filled with a variety of small and medium sized species representative of many different parts of the world. It is the oldest public zoo still in existence.
There are a total of 4 gates located at 57 rue Cuvier, 2 rue Buffon, 36 rue Geoffroy-Saint-Hilaire and 75005 Paris place Valhubert.
Nearby attraction: Museum of Natural History
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: The botanical gardens are free with the exception of a nominal charge for the Alpine Garden on weekends and holidays, for Les Grandes Serres (the Greenhouses) and for the Menagerie (Zoo).
Jardin des Plantes Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Address: 75005 Paris, France
Phone: 01 40 79 56 01
Official Website: Jardin des Plantes
Jardin des Plantes Reviews
Rated out of 5
A beautiful and well-maintained park. A good place to cool off on hot summer days. There are also nice museums you can visit in the park. I visited the one about mineralogy.
Huseyin Senyurt - a month ago
Spent 5-6 hours wandering around this garden in late August. A great variety of plants, trees, buildings to view and explore. Very excited to find a wollemi pine beside the stegosaurus at the paleontology museum. Down the river seine side. 👍 Menagerie kept kids going for 3 hours. Little zoo. The oldest iron monument in Paris.
Graham Tobin - a month ago
A nice getaway park from the city noise. Pleasant to walk around and admire the statues and installations. I would advise to come when the sun starts to set, that way you get the daylight views and the illuminations when they switch the lights on which is on the installtions. I feel like there could be a few more vendors and public toilet facilities within the park but still, a worthwhile visit especially if you have children.
Ebenzo Misterelli - 2 months ago
I wasn't previously aware of this gem of Paris! It's one of the stops in the Batobus boats that carry tourists to a variety of the most popular scenes along the Seine. Those tours were well worth it for us!!! Also, the gardens are free of charge and there is a little public restroom building through the back gate and to the left on the street corner!
Karla Hunter - a month ago
Directions
| Metro / RER Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| M7 or M10 | Jussieu Station | 5 minutes |
| M5 | Quai de la Rapée Station | 5 minutes |
How to get to Jardin des Plantes by Metro / RER
By Metro: Exit Metro M7 or M10 at Jussieu Station and go to your left walking straight south along Rue Linne to the entrance gate at the corner of the Jarden des Plantes or exit Metro M5 at Quai de la Rapée Station and go to your right through the plaza and right again across Pont d'Austerlistz (Bridge) to the entrance gate on the far side of the traffic circle.
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Beautiful displays of flowers at Jardin des Plantes with the Musee National D'Histoire Naturelle in the background cc licensed photo by dalbera -
Flamingos in the Menagerie at the Jardin des Plantes -
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