The City of Love: Top 35 Things You Can’t Miss in Paris

Lisette Marie

April 9, 2025

34. Jardin des Plantes: A Living Museum of the Natural World

A perspective view of the grande galerie de l'Évolution (called in English the 'Gallery of Evolution') and the Jardin des plantes ('Garden of the Plants'), in Paris. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Benh LIEU SONG

Part botanical garden, part museum complex, the Jardin des Plantes is a scientific and visual wonder. This 28-hectare green space hosts themed gardens, exotic greenhouses, and even a small zoo. It's also home to the National Museum of Natural History and the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution. Whether you're captivated by flora, fauna, or fossils, this garden offers a full day of discovery in a beautifully curated environment.

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