Jardin de l'Observatoire de Paris, Urban park near the Paris Observatory, 14th arrondissement, France.
The Paris Observatory Garden is green space in the 14th arrondissement surrounding the observatory building, featuring tree-lined paths, flower beds, and diverse plant life. The layout allows visitors to walk through different sections while discovering the scientific institution that occupies the site.
The garden became part of the Observatory grounds in 1883, initially serving as a testing area for astronomical instruments and scientific research activities. Over time it evolved into a space combining the institution's work with public access to nature.
At the entrance stands a statue of François Arago, the astronomer who helped establish the route of the Paris meridian crossing the garden. The work by Belgian artist Wim Delvoye was inaugurated on 1 October 2017, replacing the earlier Arago statue that stood at the edge of Avenue Arago near Place de l'Île-de-Sein.
The garden is served by metro line 6 at Saint-Jacques station, RER line B at Denfert-Rochereau station, and RATP bus line 38. It lies at 96 boulevard Arago in the 14th arrondissement, next to the Paris Observatory. Do not confuse it with the Jardin Marco-Polo along avenue de l'Observatoire.
A special feature of the garden is the Paris Meridian line that crosses the grounds, marked by medallions installed in 1994. This invisible line connects the space to an important astronomical reference that visitors can discover while walking through the paths.
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