Guide to the jardin des plantes

Tulips and poppies, extraordinary blooms for the 400th anniversary of the Jardin des Plantes

To mark its 400th anniversary in 2026, the Jardin des Plantes is unveiling two waves of extraordinary blooms along its Grand Perspective, pairing tulips, anemones, and poppies from spring into summer. Already in bloom, the parterres are stunning right now and deserve a quick visit.

Japanese cherry Shirotae at the Jardin des Plantes: the remarkable tree with dazzling white blossoms

At the Jardin des Plantes in Paris’s 5th arrondissement, the celebrated Shirotae Japanese cherry tree is blooming this spring 2026. This remarkable tree, with its immaculate white blossoms and delicate fragrance, is drawing admirers earlier than usual this year and is currently in full bloom.

The Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie Comparée, the Museum's nugget in the Jardin des Plantes

You've heard of the Muséum and the Galerie de l'évolution, but what about the Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie comparée, nestling at the entrance to the Jardin des Plantes on the Gare d'Austerlitz side? From living creatures to extinct dinosaurs, discover the world of bones in this sublime museum, well worth a visit.

Did you know? Discover France's oldest cedar of Lebanon in Paris and its unusual history.

In the heart of Paris, the Jardin des Plantes is home to a historical curiosity: the oldest cedar of Lebanon in France. Planted in 1734, its history is a mixture of botany, legend and an incredible journey. Let's take a green walk through Buffon's labyrinth to discover this remarkable 300-year-old tree.