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Jardin des Plantes

rue Cuvier, rue Buffon, rue Geoffroy-Saint-Hilaire, place Valhubert, 75005 Paris, France (Panthéon)
33 1 40 79 30 00
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Ranked #51 of 566 attractions in Paris
Type: Gardens, Zoos
Description: In addition to serving as the site for the city's huge Museum of Natural History, this park is also home to a small zoo.
Useful Information: Bathroom facilities, Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Paris, France
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

We loved seeing all the flowers in bloom. The highlight for me was the "honeybee hotel", a big wooden structure with many differently shaped holes for the bees. Nice paths to walk along, many gardens to view, and a zoo we did not have time to visit.

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Dearborn, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

One of my passions is gardening so I've visited lots of botanical gardens around the world. This is the best I've ever experienced. The area devoted to the evolution of plants is fascinating, but even for those just interested in a beautiful spot this garden is worth a visit

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Saratoga
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I've been to Paris many times but this was my first visit to Jardin des Plantes. There is a nice, smallish zoo there. Beautiful flamingoes, ostriches, vultures, owls, lots of large birds.Interesting tiny cottages on the grounds. Camels, orangutans, etc. Well worth a visit. Small botanical garden next to the zoo, but we were there before anything was in bloom.

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Long Island, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

There are several gardens and attractions within Jardin des Plantes. All are beautifully arranged and presented. Entry to the main area is free but there is a charge for the specialty areas such as the Alpin Garden (2 Euro pp); and the green houses (8 Euro pp). Both are worth the price. The small zoo at 11 Euros pp is... More

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Canterbury, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

A botanical delight, the green houses cost €6/each but the rest is free(except the zoo of course). Again watch the French at their best.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

I've been here a few times. The atmosphere is always relaxed, not too crowded so you can enjoy a nice walk and relax on the grass or on the park bench. The last time I went was last week, because I wanted to take photos of the beautiful cherry blossoms. It's a good place to go with friends, family, with... More

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finger lakes NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

We visited Jardin des Plantes during a gray, threatening rain, day, before much of any of the permanent plantings had come to life after winter. Even so, it was well worth the visit. The newly re-opened Greenhouses were almost empty of people but chock full of interesting plantings. The main 1st room is dedicated to a rainforest kind of environment,... More

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Pretoria, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

I enjoyed the walking the Garden, just watch out for the joggers! Cool and tranquil between the hustle and bustle of the city.

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Killingworth, CT
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

The Jardin des Plantes is defintely worth a visit--if you just want to get away from the urban bustle and luxuriate in a beautiful quiet place--but it is also worthwhile as a destination in itself. There are formal pathways, gorgeous flowers, plenty of benches and also space for joggers, a natural history museum, a small zoo, sculptures, and a fairly... More

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The Hague, The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013

we have been viditing the jardin des plantes on a sunday morning. people jogging, a lot of children playing, well maintained plants and trees with information about the species. there is a zoo, which is partly visible without paying an entrance fee. and you should visit the museum of natural history. it's a very pleasant place to spend a couple... More

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