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Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier

Boulevard Henri IV, Montpellier, Occitanie

Description

The Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier is a botanical garden and arboretum founded and still managed by the Medical faculty of the University of Montpellier. It contains over 3,000 species of trees and plants, including within greenhouses the most famous of which is l'Orangerie, several bust sculptures of medical doctors & naturalists, and an English garden with a pond. Trivia: established in 1593, it is the oldest botanical garden in France.

Access & Transport

The gardens are located at the northwest edge of the city centre, next to the cathedral and 150m north of the Arc de Triomphe / Promenade du Peyrou. It is served by tram lines 1 & 4 stopping at 'Place Albert 1 Saint-Charles' and 'Albert 1er - Cathédrale' stations respectively. There is a paid parking nearby ('Peyrou Pitot')

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this attraction with a visit of the Cathedrale and the nearby Promenade du Peyrou & Aqueduc Saint-Clément.

Meta review

Featured in travel guidebooks but not well-known outside the city, the gardens attract average online reviews. Visitors enjoy the free admission and the shaded corners in the summer but it also looks quite dry and ungroomed which indicates its pedagogical value rather than touristic one.

Environmental & Social

Green activity. Socially neutral

Conclusion

This botanical garden is a little rough around the edges and whilst pleasant enough for a short walk or perhaps just a break, it is best recommended to botany enthusiasts.

Key positive

Wide variety of species and some picturesque spots

Centrally located with tram stop near it

Key negative

Quite small and could do with more upkeep

Suitability

Looks mostly accessible to visitors with reduced mobility but wheelchair users may require assistance in some places

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

March 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:1h

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Apr, 01

Season 1

MONDAY -

TUESDAY12:00 - 20:00

WEDNESDAY12:00 - 20:00

THURSDAY12:00 - 20:00

FRIDAY12:00 - 20:00

SATURDAY12:00 - 20:00

SUNDAY12:00 - 20:00

Start of Season 2:Oct, 01

Season 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY11:00 - 18:00

WEDNESDAY11:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY11:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY11:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY11:00 - 18:00

SUNDAY11:00 - 18:00

Pricing
Free

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