Summary of Jardin des Plantes (Le)
Jardin des Plantes (Le)
57, rue Cuvier
Paris, France 75005
+33 1 4079 3000
A wander around this beautifully-composed formal garden is the perfect antidote to city stress. Visit the main greenhouse for a look at its rare plants, discover the small zoo or explore one of the museums on site, which include the Grande Galerie de lEvolution and the Musée de Paléontologie. Created in 1635 by Louis XIIIs physician Guy de la Brosse, the gardens initial aim was to illustrate plants medicinal properties to medical students. Admission is free.
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