Jardin botanique de Lyon, Municipal botanical garden in the 6th arrondissement of Lyon, France
Jardin botanique de Lyon is a scientific garden in the 6th arrondissement situated within Parc de la Tête d'Or and spanning 8 hectares. It holds roughly 15,000 plants from temperate climates and includes 6,500 square meters of greenhouse space dedicated to tropical specimens and specialized plant collections.
The garden was established in 1857, continuing a botanical tradition that began in 1796. This long history places it among France's oldest scientific gardens, with roots reaching back over two centuries.
The garden holds significant rose and peony collections that shape how visitors move through its different sections. Walking through these areas, you notice how the plants are arranged to tell a story about plant diversity and botanical knowledge.
The garden is free to visit on weekdays and offers plenty of space for leisurely exploration of different plant areas. The greenhouses are distributed throughout the grounds, making everything accessible on foot without needing to plan a specific route.
The garden houses century-old camellias in specialized Dutch-style greenhouses designed for their care. Visitors can also observe carnivorous plants and giant Amazonian water lilies thriving in these controlled environments.
Location: Lyon
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Fee: No
Address: QVF4+VP, 69006 Lyon, France
Opening Hours: October-March 09:00-17:00; April-September 09:00-18:00
Website: http://jardin-botanique-lyon.com
GPS coordinates: 45.77540,4.85640
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43
France has several dozen botanical gardens combining scientific research and plant conservation. The greenhouses of the National Museum of Natural History in Paris host over 4,500 species in climate-controlled zones, while the Lyon Botanical Garden cultivates around 15,000 plants divided between...
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