Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle

MNHN

The Jardin des Plantes is the main botanical garden in France. It is one of seven departments of the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle. It is situated in the 5ème arrondissement on the left bank of the river Seine and covers 28 hectares The garden was originally planted by Guy de La Brosse, Louis XIII's physician, in 1626 as a medicinal herb garden.

Awards & Ranking

Nr. 1 ranked on the 20 Best Sights in the district 5e arr. du panthÉon

Opening hours & location

Museum sight in Paris - Quartier du Jardin-des-Plantes, France

57 rue Cuvier
75005 Paris - Quartier du Jardin-des-Plantes
District: 5e arr. du panthÉon , France Route to MNHN