The 17th-century botanical garden of the Natural History Museum, the first garden opened to the Parisian public, with 12 themed gardens. Look for the cedar of Lebanon planted by Bernard de Jussieu in 1734 and climb the labyrinth to Buffon's gloriette, one of the oldest metal structures in the world.
- Address
- 57 Rue Cuvier, 75005 Paris
- Hours
- Daily 08:00-18:30 (until 24 Oct 2026; seasonal hours); last entry 15 min before closing
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Garden free; Grandes Serres EUR 7-9; Ménagerie zoo EUR 10-13 (jardindesplantesdeparis.fr, 2026)
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The rose garden has about 300 varieties; the alpine garden opens only 08:00-12:00 and closes November to March.
- The Grandes Serres glasshouses and the galleries close on Tuesdays; the garden itself opens every day.
- Come in spring for the Japanese cherry trees in bloom.