Jardin des Plantes

Jardin des Plantes
Jardin des Plantes
57 Rue Cuvier, 75005 Paris
Free and open admission.
Open every day:
April to September: 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
October: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
November to February: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Jardin des Plantes is Paris’s main botanical garden, established in the 17th century. Spanning several hectares, it features diverse areas including tropical greenhouses, plant collections, a rose garden, and a menagerie housing rare animals.

This site serves as a place for relaxation, scientific study, and discovery. It also hosts the National Museum of Natural History, which offers exhibitions on biodiversity and natural sciences.

The Jardin des Plantes is an ideal place for a peaceful stroll surrounded by nature in the heart of the city.

The Greenhouse Escape: I highly recommend visiting the “Grandes Serres” (greenhouses); they offer a breathtaking journey through tropical and desert climates, making it a perfect, warm escape even on a chilly Parisian day.

National Museum of Natural History
57 Rue Cuvier, 75005 Paris
Website – Tel: 01 40 79 56 01.
Grand Gallery of Evolution
Full price/reduced price: €13/€10.
Open daily except Tuesdays: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Gallery of Paleontology and Comparative Anatomy (closed until 2027)
Full price: €9. Free: For EU citizens under 26.
Open daily except Tuesdays: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Menagerie (zoo)
Full price: €13 / Reduced price: €10. Free for EU citizens under 26
Open daily:
March to October: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
November to February: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Located in several buildings around the Jardin des Plantes, the National Museum of Natural History is a major institution dedicated to the study and promotion of natural sciences.

Its collection includes thousands of specimens: fossils, minerals, taxidermy animals, plants, and more.

The museum offers permanent and temporary exhibitions that raise awareness about biodiversity, evolution, and environmental issues.

It is a fascinating place combining scientific knowledge with accessibility for all visitors.

My Tip: To explore history, this is the experience I suggest.