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Jardin des Plantes

Blvd Henri IV, Quartier Montpellier Centre, 34967 Montpellier, France
04 67 63 43 22
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Ranked #9 of 34 attractions in Montpellier
Type: Gardens
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London, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

We were disappointed with the Jardins. They were not very well kept, closed before midday and nearly half were under renovation. Not worth the visit. The Place Royale 200 metres further up at the top of the hill were infinitely better.

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Doncaster, United Kingdom
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013

A bit disappointing - in fairness it is being renovated but I felt the whole area was neglected and did not live up to what I thought it would be. Not worth the time if time is short

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Bergen, Norway
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

Was there today it was beautiful! Great place to sit down with friends, or to bring a book. Many different plants, flowers and trees. It's a very calming athmosphere. Will visit again!

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Lancaster
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Within easy walk of the old city, the Jardin des Plantes is a good, quiet place to sit down and relax.

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Toronto
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5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

Montpellier is hot in the summer - and this is a spot of green just at the edge of the old city walls. Walk it from the Comédie in 10 minutes. Once there, you'll find ... plants! The Jardins used to be part of the ancient medical school. Many famous people have passed through its doors. It had a major... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2012

Great place with some lovely scenery. Some more explanation about the plants etc would have been appreciated but we still enjoyed our trip there. Great for a picnic!

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 21, 2012

This is a lovely garden filled with plants and beautiful flowers. There is loads of places to sit and take in the scent of the flowers. It is an oasis of peace and quiet. Just lovely

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 24, 2012

This is one of (if not the) oldest botanical gardens in France. I visit it weekly, and the changes are wonderful to see as the various plants bloom. There are the various plantings, but I like the pond with water lilies, koi, turtles and frogs. It is a quiet oasis in the heart of the city, and it is free.... More

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Staffordshire, England
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2012

We were disappointed half the garden is cordoned off as its being renovated, but it is in sore need of some TLC so good thet they are doing it! A wonderful garden with ancient trees ruins and different habitats including a parterre, pine walk and huge lily pond. Watch out for hornets in the paving!

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

Sadly, many specimens were struggling for survival after an exceptionally hard frost as evidenced by the dead palm trees etc in other parts of the city. Whereas a park in Britain would have been a riot of colour at this time of the year, in fact the overall effect was drab. However, botanically, it was amazing! A wonderful collection of... More

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