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Jardin des Plantes

Blvd Henri IV, Quartier Montpellier Centre, 34967 Montpellier, France
04 67 63 43 22
Ranked #12 of 29 attractions in Montpellier
4.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Gardens
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church stretton
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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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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france
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

Nothing much to see and what there is there is all falling into disrepair. I found it very depressing. I named it the Abandoned Gardens. More

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Pezenas
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53 reviews 53 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

Established when Montpellier became a seat of medical learning. Has been a bit shabby but renovation on going More

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Marseille, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

as i was enjoying my holidays in Montpellier, i heard people talking about "Jardin des plantes", and i decided to visit it in order to discover this famous place from close!! My surprise when i get there was verryy unexpected, its a really amazing place, where we can have a moment of relaxation by enjoying the nature and hearing the... More

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Perpignan, France
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

As I walked on the street and peered into the garden, I thought that I would really enjoy it, but I was a bit disappointed (maybe because we went in March and not everything was in bloom yet?). The dead leaves from winter had not yet been cleared away and a large section of the park was closed off, possibly... More

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Pezenas, France
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52 reviews 52 reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012
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This is an oasis of calm based on an ancient "herb" garden dating back many centuries. In the center of the old city, yet just off the main tourist roads - it is worth a visit More

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Tasmania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

This rare plant garden features medicinal plants and dates from the time of Henry IV. It is slowly being restored and a lovely place to wander and ponder. The conservatory was being restored when we visited and looks like it will be truly magnificent once completed. More

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Rome
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2011

I enjoyed walking around this park, very pleasant. More

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Northern Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 7, 2011

Jardin des Plantes was a nice place to visit. They had some nice plants to look at, but it doesn't look like a super well-maintained garden. However, the flowers that are blooming when you visit look nice, and there are some nice large trees to relax under. Definitely worth checking out, especially since it's public and free. More

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Jönköping
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 17, 2008

It is not so much of an exhibition garden as a public park that has exotic plants. So it is a bit worn down and not exactly exciting. But it is a nice little oasis in the city and a good place to find shade and some peace and quiet. More

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