Jardin des serres d'Auteuil

Jardin des serres d'Auteuil is a garden with five large greenhouses in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, housing tropical plants, succulents, and rare botanical species from different regions of the world. The structures are connected, allowing visitors to walk through different climate zones, while outside they can explore open lawns with trees and flower beds.

The site was founded in 1761 under King Louis XV, but the greenhouses seen today date from the 1890s and were designed by architect Jean-Camille Formigé. These structures arose during a period when Paris sought to expand its botanical collections, and modern greenhouse technology played an important role in these efforts.

The garden's name references its original purpose as a plant nursery, reflecting how Parisians have long valued gardening and cultivation. Visitors can see both carefully tended beds and more natural areas where people stroll among the plants and experience different forms of growth.

The garden is located near Porte d'Auteuil station and is easy to reach on foot if you come from the city center or use public transport. It's best visited on cloudy or cooler days, as the greenhouses become very warm in summer, and the outdoor areas offer more shade in the mornings.

The garden houses a collection of around 230 rare trees, some over a century old and displaying unusual features such as exceptionally large white flowers on certain magnolia varieties. These aged specimens are scattered throughout the greenhouses and outdoor areas, forming a collection rarely seen elsewhere in Paris.

Location: 16th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1897

Official opening: 1895

Part of: Jardin botanique de la Ville de Paris

Address: Avenue de la Porte d'Auteuil

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 08:00-20:00; Saturday-Sunday 09:00-20:00

Website: https://paris.fr/equipements/jardin-des-serres-d-auteuil-1780

GPS coordinates: 48.84694,2.25222

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:02