Jardin des Plantes - Evolution gallery
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Description
The Jardin des Plantes (meaning "Garden of the Plants") is Paris' botanical garden - in fact, it was created in the 17th century as the Royal Garden of the Medicinal Plants and still maintains a botanical school and research center. It covers 28ha on the eastern edge of the 5th arrondissement and contains, inter alia, an alpine garden, a rose garden and a couple of hothouses. The National Museum of Natural History is also headquartered there and visitors can discover galleries focused on evolution, mineralogy, geology, palaeontology and botany. The Evolution Gallery traces evolution with 7000 specimens / exhibits across sea and land as well as the development of the scientific theory. This review is for the Evolution Gallery which also includes access to the Jardin des Plantes.
Access & Transport
The easiest way to get there is by train/métro: Austerlitz (5, 10), Jussieu (7, 10) and Place Monge (7) are all within a 5-10mins walk. By bus, there are several options as well with the main roads being Quai Saint Bernard (eastern side, next to Austerlitz bridge) and Rue Linné (western side). The Jardin des Plantes is open to the Public for free, from 7h30 to 20h00 in the summer and 8h00 to 17h30 in the winter. The Evolution Gallery is located in the southwestern corner of the Garden.
Instructions & Recommendations
If you are planning on spending some time in the gardens, it is best to choose a non-rainy day - and avoid winter. This activity is best combined with a visit of the Latin Quarter neighbourhood, the Panthéon and / or the Bastille neighbourhood, across Austerlitz bridge.
Environmental & Social
No data available publicly. We deem this activity to be environmentally neutral (the garden offsets the evolution gallery electricity consumption) and socially positive as it helps spread culture.
Conclusion
The Evolution Gallery and Jardin des Plantes are good activities, especially if already in the neighbourhood, but we would not recommend those for first time visitors to the city, unless they have a keen interest in botany or natural sciences. For residents and repeat visitors, it is certainly worth a visit.
Key positive
A good educational option for families
The garden is quite large and entrance is free
Located in between 2 interesting and different neighbourhoods (Bastille and the Latin Quarter)
Key negative
The gallery should have more written content available in English
Suitability
Suitable for all ages and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:2h 30m
Monday10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday -
Wednesday10:00 - 18:00
Thursday10:00 - 18:00
Friday10:00 - 18:00
Saturday10:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 18:00