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Jardin des Plantes
Best time to visit
Early morning on weekdays in late spring or early summer gives peak blooms, cooler light, and smaller crowds. Late afternoon golden hour works well for photos around the rockery and greenhouses.
Budget tips
Main Jardin des Plantes grounds are free to enter; greenhouses, the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution, and the Ménagerie require separate paid tickets. Paris Museum Pass often covers major museum entrances, check current coverage and look for free or reduced-entry rules for children and EU residents under certain ages.
Recommended for
Botany enthusiasts, Families with children, Photography enthusiasts, History and science lovers
Plan your visit
2-4 hours
About
Nopeat faktat: Strolling the winding beds, you'll find more than 10,000 plant species arranged by habitat, from alpine rock gardens to steamy tropical greenhouses. Glasshouses fog on cool days, letting warm, humid air scented with orchids, fig leaves and wet soil wash over visitors.
Kohokohdat: Beneath a shaded plane tree, a tiny menagerie shelters roughly 100 small animals, including golden lion tamarins and black-necked swans, so you can hear bird calls and the soft rustle of straw as you walk by. A 45-minute weekend tour pauses beside 17 towering fossils, where an 8-metre whale jaw and sunlit dust motes create a theatrical moment as guides tap bone to reveal texture and story.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, paths and gravel areas around the alpine rockery can be uneven.
- Buy timed-entry tickets online for the Grande Galerie and the greenhouses to skip queues on weekends.
- Photographers should visit the palm house and alpine rockery at golden hour for soft directional light.
- Arrive via Metro Jussieu or Gare d'Austerlitz and bring a small picnic to enjoy the lawns by the Seine to avoid the busiest central paths.
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Klikkaa varataksesi MAKSUTON kävelykierros kohteessa Paris, France
Paras tapa kokea kaupunki paikallisen oppaan kanssa.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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