Learn about plants, animals, and minerals at GALERIES, JARDINS, ZOO, the country's main botanical garden and the headquarters of the National Museum of Natural History. Founded in 1626, this nature retreat in the center of Paris features four museums--on zoology, mineralogy, paleontology, and botany--as well as a small zoo and the world's largest herbarium, all nestled on the left bank of the Seine. As you stroll leisurely around the spacious French-style garden, notice how hundred varieties of plants take turns to maintain this living horticultural catalog. Don't miss the serene alpine garden and its oldest resident--315-year-old pistachio tree. Using our world travel planner, Paris attractions like GALERIES, JARDINS, ZOO can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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What a disappointment….the gardens are in poor condition, need weeding and basic maintenance. There were more joggers and tai chi adherents than true guests at the time of our visit. There were no...
What a disappointment….the gardens are in poor condition, need weeding and basic maintenance. There were more joggers and tai chi adherents than true guests at the time of our visit. There were no... more »
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A really nice park housing several small museums and a palm house. We sadly missed the palm house, but the alpine gardens were a beautiful diverting space. a good way to spend a hour when the...
A really nice park housing several small museums and a palm house. We sadly missed the palm house, but the alpine gardens were a beautiful diverting space. a good way to spend a hour when the... more »
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Wow, just do it! This is history and art all together. It’s late and cold for small children, but everyone else will love it. I expected 1 section of nicely made pieces. We got a really big exhibition in 3 sections full of beautifully created animals of old
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I always make it a point to visit botanical gardens when I’m travelling and it’s this one is by no means has become my favourite. The main garden, which houses the waterfalls, and it’s enormous varieties of plants makes it hard to believe it’s all housed inside a green house. There are several rooms you can visit and observe their collection of plants, as well as walk around their outdoor gardens which are beautifully manicured and cared for.
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