 Jardin des Plantes (Le)A botanical gem
Address: 57, rue Cuvier - 261, boulevard Raspai
75005 - 5th Arrondissement
Paris
Nearest Bus or Train:métro: Gare d'Austerlitz, Jussieu. RER: Gare d'Austerlitz
Open Hours:Winter: 7:30a-5:30p M-Su, Summer: 7:30a-8p M-Su
A wander around this beautifully-composed formal garden is the perfect antidote to city stress. Visit the main greenhouse for a look at its rare plants, discover the small zoo or explore one of the museums on site, which include the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution and the Musée de Paléontologie. Created in 1635 by Louis XIII's physician Guy de la Brosse, the garden's initial aim was to illustrate plants' medicinal properties to medical students. Admission is free.
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