Jardin des plantes

Jardin des Plantes is a botanical garden in Paris's 5th arrondissement featuring multiple greenhouse complexes, museum galleries, and themed garden sections. The grounds contain thousands of plant species organized by type and origin, along with a zoo, walkways, and outdoor display areas.

This space began around 1626 as a royal medicinal plant garden serving medical and pharmaceutical purposes. The French Revolution brought major changes, transforming it into a center for natural sciences and significantly expanding its role and collections.

This space has served as a center for spreading knowledge about plants and nature to ordinary Parisians for generations. Today, families and students walk through to learn about flora from around the world in a setting designed for both discovery and reflection.

The garden opens early each day and operates year-round with seasonal closing times that vary between winter and summer. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and plan enough time to explore the different sections and outdoor areas at a leisurely pace.

The zoo section was one of Europe's earliest and emerged in the 1790s as a place for animal care and research. Today it focuses on protecting endangered species and allows visitors to watch animals in habitats designed to resemble natural settings.

Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1635

Official opening: 1626

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Operator: Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle

Address: 75005 Paris, France

Opening Hours: March 01-March 30 08:00-18:30; March 31-September 30 07:30-20:00; October 01-October 26 08:00-18:30; October 27-February 28 08:00-17:30

Phone: +33140795601;+33140795479

Email: valhuber@mnhn.fr

Website: https://jardindesplantesdeparis.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.84389,2.35972

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:30