Jardin des Plantes
Louis XIII's medicinal herb garden in Paris
Jardin des Plantes
Its 2.5 hectares of French gardens, trees, and peaceful corners are open to locals and visitors alike. It is a place deeply cherished by Parisians.
Its name translates literally as Garden of Plants.
National Museum of Natural History
Within the Jardin des Plantes in Paris stands the Paris Museum of Natural History. A space dedicated to the study of nature, where huesos de dinosaurios, fossils, minerals, and more are on display.
Highly recommended if you visit Paris with kids.
Zoo La Ménagerie
Another attraction of the Jardin des Plantes is the Zoo La Ménagerie, one of the first public zoos in the world.
Home to mammals, birds, turtles, crocodiles, lizards, snakes, amphibians, insects, crustaceans, and spiders.
Places near the Jardin des Plantes
Prices
The Botanical Garden is free. The Zoo and Museum require paid admission.
Hours
Open every day. Hours may vary but generally open from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Address
57 rue Cuvier, 2 rue Buffon, 36 rue Geoffroy-Saint-Hilaire, place Valhubert 75005 Paris
How to get there
Metro, RER : line 5 Austerlitz – line 7 Censier Daubenton – line 10 Jussieu or Austerlitz – RER C.
Autobuses: Lines 24, 57, 61, 63, 67, 89 and 91
Batobus: Jardin des Plantes
Check out our list of Parks and Gardens in Paris.
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