Jardin des Plantes, Toulouse, Botanical garden in central Toulouse, France

Jardin des Plantes is a seven-hectare public park and botanical garden in Toulouse's Busca district, shaped as an irregular triangle. Its six stone and brick gates include the Virebent gate on Allée Jules-Guesde and the Mistral gate facing the Grand Rond. A metal footbridge over Square Boulingrin links it to the Grand Rond, and the Henri Gaussen botanical garden lies within.

Toulouse's first botanical garden was set up in 1730 by the Société des sciences near Matabiau; the collection moved to rue Sénéchaussée in 1756. In 1794, through naturalist Philippe-Isidore Picot de Lapeyrouse, it was relocated into part of the former Carmelite friars' enclosure, where it remains. Napoleon's decree of 27 July 1808 gave the grounds and buildings to the city, and the garden served as an artillery position during the Battle of Toulouse on 10 April 1814.

Locals and visitors come here to walk, sit on benches, and let children play on the lawns while school groups visit to learn about plants. This is where the neighborhood gathers to slow down and enjoy time outside together.

The garden is easy to explore with wide paths suitable for strollers and wheelchairs throughout most areas. Both shaded spots under trees and open spaces are available for resting or sitting.

A metal footbridge connects this garden to neighboring parks, creating a linked green network in the heart of the city. This connection allows visitors to explore multiple parks without breaking their walk.