Paris Attractions

Jardin des Plantes

The Jardin des Plantes is France's main botanical garden. Covering 28 hectares (280,000 m²) the garden was originally planted by Louis XIII's doctor in 1626 as a medicinal herb garden. In 1640, it became Paris's first public garden. In 1739, after a long period of decline, the gardens wee expanded greatly and a maze called the Labyrinth was added. It still exists today. The Jardin des Plantes maintains a botanical school which constructs demonstration gardens and trains botanists.

Address: Blvd Henri IV, Quartier Montpellier Centre Montpellier 34967; Telephone: (0)1 4079 5601; Opening time: Daily, 7.30am to 7.30pm