Buffon Gazebo, Metal gazebo in Jardin des Plantes, France.
The Buffon Gazebo stands 9 meters tall on an artificial mound, featuring eight fluted metal columns and a tent-like roof with an armillary sphere.
Built in 1786 by architect Edme Verniquet, this structure represents the oldest metal construction in Paris, with materials from Buffon's forge in Burgundy.
The Latin inscription 'Horas non numero nisi serenas' adorns the entrance, reflecting the connection between scientific observation and natural contemplation in the garden.
Visitors can access the gazebo by following the spiral path of the Labyrinth in the Jardin des Plantes, located in Paris's 5th arrondissement.
The structure originally contained a solar gong mechanism using horsehair that marked solar noon, though this feature no longer functions after restoration.
Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris
Architects: Edme Verniquet
Part of: Jardin des plantes
GPS coordinates: 48.84310,2.35590
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
Muséum national d'histoire naturelle
99 m
Grand Mosque of Paris
145 m
Grand Gallery of Evolution
106 m
National Museum of Natural History
156 m
Grandes serres du Jardin des plantes
138 m
Fontaine Cuvier
118 m
Gallery of Mineralogy and Geology
199 m
Théâtre de la Vieille-Grille
208 m
Cabinet d'Histoire naturelle
125 m
Hôtel de Magny
105 m
Parvis Abdelkader-Mesli
127 m
Hôtel Poufour du Petit
170 m
The Ring of Fire
160 m
Square Robert-Montagne
159 m
Monument to Bernardin de Saint-Pierre
156 m
Dénicheur d'oursons
71 m
L'Amour captif
178 m
Amphithéâtre Verniquet
154 m
Michel Eugène Chevreul
104 m
Buffon
151 m
Nymphe tourmentant un dauphin by Joseph Félon
135 m
Amazon
136 m
Lion de ménagerie baillant, un chien entre ses pattes
71 m
Lion reniflant un cadavre
70 m
Labyrinth of the Jardin des plantes in Paris
5 m
Maison de Buffon
188 m
Maison de Cuvier
185 m
Esplanade Milne-Edwards
115 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes