In pictures: Flowers in the Jardin des Plantes
Hidden away behind tall hedges near the Seine in Paris’ 5th arrondissement is the city’s Jardin des Plantes, or botanical gardens. These gardens stretch over almost 70 acres, with more than 4500 different plants – from rose and iris gardens to alpine plants and tropical greenhouses – filling it with beautiful colours and perfumes throughout the year. The Jardin des Plantes was originally set up in 1635 by Louis XIII as a royal garden to study medicinal herbs, and there’s still a school for botanists there today. It was opened to the public 14 years later and has been attracting horticulturalists since. But even if you know nothing about plants, it’s still a relaxing place to walk or sit away from the bustle of the city. The gardens are also home to the Museum of Natural History, with its four different galleries surrounded by the greenery.
Lovely pictures, Paris is beautiful. I’ve never been to Jardin des Plantes but it is top of my to-do list now!
Thanks, there are so many lovely parks and gardens in Paris to see, this was the first time I’d made it to this one but very glad I did.
Another bit of Paris to put on the list
I didn’t get to go into the Natural History Museum this time and hear its really good so may be back next time.
I am constantly amazed at all the things I missed in Paris.
There’s so much to see you could easily spend a month there and not see it all! All good excuses for another visit though.
Beautiful pictures, it looks like a very lovely place to visit!
Thanks Bryonie, it was gorgeous, Paris is great for parks and outdoor spaces all over the place, you never know what you might come across!
Hi Lucy, I miss Paris and thanks for taking me back there vicariously. I love Parisian gardens. I haven’t been to this one and I’m glad to note that there’s more garden i can visit when I return. Lovely photos.
Thanks Marisol, there are so many fantastic gardens in Paris – I also went to the Parc de Belleville which had great views, and the Jardin Atlantique on top of Montparnasse train station.
You find the prettiest spots, Lucy.
Thanks Jo, though my next Paris post is definitely not a pretty spot! (I will leave you in suspense until Tuesday for that one…)
Beautiful gardens you captured!
Thanks Karen.
Gorgeous pics!!! Le Jardin des Plantes is truly special
Thanks, it’s lovely isn’t it. I can’t believe I never discovered it before!
And it’s quiet and relaxed. The perfect place to read a book and forget about stress
Lovely pics. I see they had summer there. Bridget
They did indeed, had a beautifully sunny week so were very lucky!
nice. I’ve been living in Paris fro 3 years and I’ve never been there. what a shame
There are so many hidden gems in Paris, it’s a great place to live in!
Ah, how lovely. From sewers to flowers.
I like to give a balanced view!
Summer’s in the air and you can tell it
Lovely photos.
I miss summer, it’s done nothing but rain in the UK this week!