Jardin botanique de la Faculté de Pharmacie

The Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Pharmacy is a collection of medicinal plants located on the university campus in Lille, organized into systematic sections and greenhouses. The site displays hundreds of plant species used in pharmaceutical and medical applications.

The garden was established alongside the university's founding in 1559 as part of pharmaceutical education. Over centuries, the collection expanded to reflect new medical discoveries and research requirements.

The garden functions as a living classroom where pharmacy students interact directly with plant specimens and explore their medicinal properties firsthand. This hands-on teaching approach remains central to how the university trains future pharmacists.

The garden is accessible during university hours and offers guided tours for visitors interested in learning about medicinal plants and their applications. It is advisable to check in advance when tours are available, as these provide the best way to understand the full collection.

The garden houses rare plant varieties such as Poncirus trifoliata, an Asian citrus species, offering research opportunities to students that exist nowhere else locally. These specialized collections make it a valuable location for botany and pharmacology researchers.

Location: Lille

GPS coordinates: 50.60580,3.04190

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:45