Jardin de l'État

Jardin de l'État is a botanical garden in Saint-Denis that displays plants from Réunion Island and neighboring tropical regions across several sections. The layout guides you through different plant families and ecosystems, with pathways connecting each area.

The garden was created in the 18th century as a place to study and document tropical plants from the Indian Ocean region. It has since been classified as a historical monument, marking its importance to France's scientific work overseas.

The garden serves as a meeting place where people connect with the plant life native to the island and its surrounding waters. Walking through the sections, you notice how certain species appear in local cooking, medicine, and daily surroundings.

The garden is open daily with well-maintained pathways that are easy to walk and accessible to most visitors. Tours are available if you want to learn more about the plant collections and the garden's story.

The garden preserves rare plant species native to the island's tropical zones that are difficult to find elsewhere in the world. This collection serves as a living library of botanical knowledge about the Indian Ocean region.