Jardin-des-Plantes

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Jardin-des-Plantes, Administrative quarter in 5th arrondissement, Paris, France.

The Jardin des Plantes quarter spans 79.8 hectares, featuring botanical gardens, research facilities, museums, and educational institutions within its boundaries.

Established around the Jardin des Plantes botanical garden in 1626, this quarter includes streets named after prominent naturalists who contributed to scientific research.

The district encompasses the Grande Mosquée de Paris, established in 1926, and the Église Saint-Médard, constructed between the 15th and 18th centuries.

The area connects to multiple transportation options through nearby metro stations, bus routes, and the Gare d'Austerlitz railway station.

The quarter houses three museums from the National Museum of Natural History and maintains a menagerie with 170 different animal species.

Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris

GPS coordinates: 48.84120,2.35595

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:24

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