Jardin d'agronomie tropicale
Jardin d'agronomie tropicale, Tropical garden and research center in Bois de Vincennes, France
Description
The Jardin d'agronomie tropicale is a botanical park in Bois de Vincennes with sections for Asian and African plants and historical buildings from the late 1800s. The space is divided into different zones that show various tropical environments and their traditional structures.
History
The garden was created in 1899 as a research center for tropical agriculture to study plants and farming methods from distant regions. It later became the setting for the Colonial Exhibition of 1907, when it shared its collections and knowledge with the public.
Culture
The site displays structures from different cultures, including a Vietnamese temple and a Tunisian house that still stand today. These buildings tell the story of how people once imagined and represented distant lands in their own city.
Practical
The site is located in Bois de Vincennes in southeastern Paris and is easily reached by public transport. Visitors should allow time to walk through all the different areas, as the garden spreads across multiple zones with different features.
Did you know?
A glass greenhouse from the 1900 Paris Universal Exhibition still stands on the grounds and is used for plant research today. This metal and glass building shows the engineering skill of that era and houses plants that have grown there for over a century.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (12th arrondissement of Paris).
Paris houses several museums dedicated to Asian art. The Musée Guimet holds one of the most significant collections outside Asia, featuring works from India, China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia. The collection includes Buddhist sculptures from Afghanistan, Chinese bronzes, Japanese woodblock...
Pavillon Baltard
680 m
Lac des Minimes
694 m
Monument à la gloire de l'expansion coloniale française ou à la plus grande France
274 m
Gare de Nogent - Vincennes
554 m
Monument aux soldats noirs morts pour la France
34 m
Pavillon de la Réunion
111 m
Couvent des Minimes de Vincennes
684 m
Temple du souvenir indochinois
203 m
Monument aux Cambodgiens et Laotiens morts pour la France
286 m
Monument aux Indochinois chrétiens morts pour la France
200 m
Perseus Holding Medusa's Head
135 m
Porte chinoise
252 m
Monument au souvenir des soldats de Madagascar
184 m
Pavillon de la Tunisie
157 m
Restaurant de l'Horloge
532 m
Pavillon de la Guyane
165 m
Pavillon de l'Indochine
108 m
Esplanade du Dinh
218 m
Île sud du lac des Minimes
536 m
Parvis de la Gare
464 m
Monument to the Colonial Soldiers in the Great War
53 m
Pavillon du Congo
58 m
Pavillon du Maroc
118 m
Maison de garde, 1 avenue Georges-Clemenceau
500 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Cœur de l'ensemble scolaire Albert de Mun de Nogent-sur-Marne
535 m
Maison de la Fondation Albert-de-Mun
521 m
Île nord du lac des Minimes
710 m
Maison, 52 avenue de Joinville
480 mDiscover 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