









Fête de la Nature 2026 – Balade Nez au Vent, Jardin des Plantes
During Paris's annual Fête de la Nature, the Jardin des Plantes invites you to explore its living collections through smell alone on the "Balade Nez au Vent" — a guided sensory journey where fragrance, not sight, leads the way through hidden corners of this historic botanical garden.
Nature
Family-Friendly
Outdoor
Botanical
Tips
🌿Bring a notebook—naturalists often point out rare species you won't find in guidebooks.
👃The 'Nez au Vent' format means following your nose literally—dress for breezy open-air exploration.
🧒Perfect for curious kids: the Jardin's workshops during Fête de la Nature are hands-on and led by actual botanists.
Fête de la Nature 2026 – Balade Nez au Vent, Jardin des Plantes










During Paris's annual Fête de la Nature, the Jardin des Plantes invites you to explore its living collections through smell alone on the "Balade Nez au Vent" — a guided sensory journey where fragrance, not sight, leads the way through hidden corners of this historic botanical garden.
Nature
Family-Friendly
Outdoor
Botanical
Tips
🌿Bring a notebook—naturalists often point out rare species you won't find in guidebooks.
👃The 'Nez au Vent' format means following your nose literally—dress for breezy open-air exploration.
🧒Perfect for curious kids: the Jardin's workshops during Fête de la Nature are hands-on and led by actual botanists.
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