Jardin des Plantes

A botanical haven in the heart of Paris, blending gardens, museums, a small zoo, and centuries of natural history.

National Museum of Natural History from Jardin des Plantes
National Museum of Natural History from Jardin des Plantes
Jardin des Plantes prune blossom

Smart Tips Before You Go

Prepare for a smooth and enjoyable experience

Photography

Allowed

Shoes

Wear comfortable shoes

Entry

Online booking of your entry tickets is mandatory

Family weekend workshops

Every weekend, hands-on nature workshops and guided activities are offered for children ages 3 and up.

Note limited accessibility

The main paths are walkable, but the garden's official accessibility rating notes some greenhouses and buildings are not fully wheelchair-compliant — plan ahead if mobility is a concern.

See the ancient cedar

Near the Grand Labyrinth path stands a Cedar of Lebanon planted in 1734, one of the oldest trees in Paris, with a trunk over four meters around.

Smart Tips Before You Go

Prepare for a smooth and enjoyable experience

Photography

Allowed

Shoes

Wear comfortable shoes

Entry

Online booking of your entry tickets is mandatory

Family weekend workshops

Every weekend, hands-on nature workshops and guided activities are offered for children ages 3 and up.

Note limited accessibility

The main paths are walkable, but the garden's official accessibility rating notes some greenhouses and buildings are not fully wheelchair-compliant — plan ahead if mobility is a concern.

See the ancient cedar

Near the Grand Labyrinth path stands a Cedar of Lebanon planted in 1734, one of the oldest trees in Paris, with a trunk over four meters around.

Virtual visit of Jardin des Plantes

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Work Schedule

Garden: Open daily, free access

Summer: 7:30 am – 8:00 pm

Winter: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Greenhouses & Galleries: Typically open 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (closed Tuesdays)

Menagerie Zoo: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (seasonal variations)

Quick Tips

  • Garden: Free entry

  • Greenhouses: ~ €7 (adult)

  • Grande Galerie de l’Évolution: €12 (adult)

  • Menagerie Zoo: €13–€15 (adult), €10 (reduced)

  • Bring a picnic—seating areas are available in the gardens.

  • Check special exhibitions and night openings in summer.

  • Arrive early in spring or summer to see flowers in full bloom.

On-site Amenities

Mostly wheelchair accessible

kiosks and a café inside the garden

Available near main entrances

Limited free access in some areas

Price

Full price

Free admissions

You’ll be redirected to our official ticketing partner

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Virtual visit of Jardin des Plantes

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National Museum of Natural History from Jardin des Plantes

History

Discover how this historic landmark evolved over centuries

Founded in 1626 as a royal medicinal herb garden for Louis XIII, the Jardin des Plantes opened to the public in 1640. It later became part of the French National Museum of Natural History during the Revolution. Today, it is not only a vast botanical garden but also houses the Menagerie Zoo, the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution, mineralogy and paleontology galleries, and several historic greenhouses. It remains a center of science, education, and recreation for locals and visitors alike.

National Museum of Natural History from Jardin des Plantes

History

Discover how this historic landmark evolved over centuries

Founded in 1626 as a royal medicinal herb garden for Louis XIII, the Jardin des Plantes opened to the public in 1640. It later became part of the French National Museum of Natural History during the Revolution. Today, it is not only a vast botanical garden but also houses the Menagerie Zoo, the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution, mineralogy and paleontology galleries, and several historic greenhouses. It remains a center of science, education, and recreation for locals and visitors alike.

How to get there

Address

57 rue Cuvier, 75005 Paris

Website

https://www.jardindesplantesdeparis.fr/fr

Tel

01 40 79 56 01

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