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Walking Tour
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Jardin des Plantes

Faubourg Saint-Marcel

Wander through centuries of botanical history on a guided stroll through Paris's oldest garden. Your guide unpacks the stories behind exotic plants, ancient trees, and the garden's evolution from royal medicinal plot to public paradise.

Family-friendly
Botanical garden
Educational walk
Outdoor activity

Tips

🛝playground on site for little ones
🌿learn about medicinal plants history
⏱️tour lasts about 90 minutes

Jardin des Plantes

Jardin des Plantes, 75005 Paris, France

Upcoming at Jardin des Plantes

Saturday, Jun 20
Voyage extraordinaire à la Galerie de l’Evolution

Voyage extraordinaire à la Galerie de l’Evolution

June 20

Watch giant taxidermy beasts come alive through animated storytelling in the stunning Grande Galerie de l'Évolution. This theatrical 105-minute journey turns natural history into pure magic for curious young minds.

Wednesday, Jul 8
ARBRE Ô MON ARBRE | Contes au jardin

ARBRE Ô MON ARBRE | Contes au jardin

July 8 at 4pm

Settle onto the lawn beneath the Grandes Serres for an afternoon of tree lore spun by storyteller Cécile Melet. From wish-granting giants to secret-keeping totems, these tales weave magic with an environmental heart for ages 6 and up.

Wednesday, Jul 22
Contes au pied de l’arbre

Contes au pied de l’arbre

July 22 at 4pm

Léandre Leroy weaves traditional tales and personal stories under the Jardin des Plantes' ancient trees. Bring a blanket, settle on the grass, and let your imagination wander through 45 minutes of storytelling magic for all ages.

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