Jardin des Plantes
7.6Locals Score / 10#7 of 10 Parks & Outdoors in Paris
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Paris's oldest botanical garden, founded in 1626, featuring themed plant collections, a historic rose garden, a natural history museum complex, a small zoo, and a maze. It's a genuinely intellectual and beautiful space that rewards slow exploration, especially the alpine garden and the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution nearby. The zoo section and museum require paid entry, and the garden itself can feel a bit worn in places, but its historic character is irreplaceable.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
7.6/10- Value9.0
- Iconic6.5
- Excellence8.0
- Crowd level5.0
- Authenticity7.5
- Accessibility8.5
Nearby in Ask Paris
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- Le Train BleuRestaurant1 km · 13 min walk
- PanthéonAttraction1 km · 13 min walk
- Latin Quarter (Quartier Latin)Neighborhood1.15 km · 14 min walk
- The Caféothèque of ParisCafé1.21 km · 15 min walk
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