Jardin des Plantes Tours and Tickets

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• Best of the Left Bank: Self-Guided Tour of the Latin Quarter

Visiting the Jardin des Plantes itself is free, but some attractions within the gardens are ticketed. Admission fees to the greenhouses, the zoo, the Great Gallery of Evolution at the National Museum of Natural History, the Gallery of Paleontology and Comparative Anatomy, and the Gallery of Geology and Mineralogy range between €7 and €16—check the individual websites for specific pricing.

The Jardin des Plantes is open daily between 7.30am and 8pm, while other attractions within the park have their own schedule. The greenhouses, zoo, and Great Gallery of Evolution are open from 10am to 6pm. The natural attractions and the zoo are open every day of the year, while the museums typically close on some major public holidays.

No, you cannot use a Paris Museum Pass to visit the Jardin des Plantes. Admission to the main part of the gardens is free, but other attractions within the site—including the zoo and the National Museum of Natural History—are not included in the pass.

Yes, the Jardin des Plantes is generally accessible for visitors with disabilities. The paths in the gardens are suitable for wheelchair users, though they may get muddy after heavy rain, and there are elevators in the greenhouses and Botanical Gallery. Many benches are located throughout the park.

Spring (April–May) is the best time of year to visit the Jardin des Plantes, whose many blooms and flowering trees are especially beautiful at this time of year. Summer is also a good time to admire the gardens, and since they’re less central than some other Paris parks, they don’t see quite as many visitors.