Jardin des Plantes de Poitiers

Jardin des Plantes de Poitiers is a botanical garden in the city that spreads across several hectares with different sections containing various plant types. A network of pathways guides you past mature trees, open lawns, and an artificial water feature with small waterfalls.

The garden was founded in the early 17th century and was originally connected to medical education. The long history of this place shows through multiple relocations before it found its current home.

The garden takes its name from its role as a teaching resource for medicine and natural sciences, and today locals use it as a place to learn about plants and their practical applications. You can observe different plant families growing side by side and understand how they connect to human health.

The garden is accessible throughout the year, though daily opening times vary by season to follow natural daylight. During wet weather some paths can become slippery, so appropriate footwear is recommended.

A heated greenhouse within the garden houses a collection of tropical plants that could not survive in this climate otherwise. This space reveals how diverse the plant world is beyond European species.