Bucolic Stroll at the Jardin des Plantes in Paris.

During your stay in Paris in the Saint-Germain district, don’t miss visiting the Jardin des Plantes located near the Hotel Claude-Bernard.
An exceptional heritage awaits you in this place which was originally the Royal Garden of Medicinal Plants of Louis XIII. Stroll through 23 hectares of garden, visit the menagerie, the large tropical greenhouses, as well as the exhibition galleries.

The Gardens of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris

The Jardin des Plantes in Paris  is one of the most iconic green spaces in the capital, divided into numerous gardens: the rose garden, the iris and perennial plants garden, the ecological garden, the vegetable garden, and even the butterfly garden – you will be endlessly amazed by its fauna and flora!

Also discover the large greenhouse of the Jardin des Plantes which will immerse you in a tropical jungle housing species of trees and wild, primitive, or even aquatic plants from around the world.

The Menagerie of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris

At the heart of the Jardin des Plantes, discover a zoo that hosts 180 species of animals: red panda, orangutan, flamingo, panther, macaws, and other exotic animals that can be observed in a natural setting.

The galleries of the Natural History Museum
The Jardin des Plantes also houses the galleries of the Natural History Museum of Paris:

  • The Great Evolution Gallery exhibits animal reproductions and will let you experience the evolution of species from prehistory to the present day.
  • The Mineralogy and Geology Gallery features 600 pieces including giant crystals, rare minerals, precious stones…
  • The Paleontology and Anatomy Gallery will allow you to discover 650 animal skeletons, from the smallest to the largest, including those of dinosaurs.
  • The Botanical Gallery will immerse you in the world of plants.
  • The Children’s Gallery will introduce kids aged 6-12 to biodiversity.