In July and August 2026, the Jardin des Plantes in Paris hosts its Nature Rendezvous, a summer program of activities centered on biodiversity, gardens, and the museum’s crafts. In the heart of the 5th arrondissement, this event lets you enjoy the Paris summer holidays while discovering urban nature through tours, workshops, storytelling, and encounters with the site’s teams.
The Roseraie du Jardin des Plantes, located along the Galerie de Minéralogie, to the right of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle or to the left if you're coming from the Seine, is a wonderful place to discover in spring and especially in June. With its 390 species of old and modern roses, it's a magnificent and free rose garden, in addition to the superb rosebushes that stand proudly in front of the Muséum.
Freshly restored, three statues have been installed in front of the National Museum of Natural History. The sculptures are set to remain there until 2028.
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.
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.
This winter, from November 12, 2025 to January 18, 2026, don't miss En voie d'illumination: Lumières de la nature, a magical nocturnal tour of Paris for young and old alike.
The Jardin des Plantes conceals a magnificent alpine garden. Located between the Grandes Serres and the Menagerie, this garden, which has no entrance doors, is accessible via a hidden underground passage. Here you can discover the rock gardens and wild mountain plants. It's a haven of peace to be (re)discovered all year round.
Many historic monuments in Paris are in need of restoration, as is the case of the Hôtel de Magny, formerly a history cabinet belonging to the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle, in the heart of the Jardin des Plantes.
Here's a flower show you won't want to miss: A Thousand and One Orchids is back from February 6 to March 10, 2025! Come to the Grandes Serres of the Jardin des Plantes to enjoy this magnificent floral tour.
During the All Saints' Day vacations of 2024, the Jardin des Plantes and the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle will be transformed into exploration grounds for the whole family. From October 17 to November 3, young and old alike are invited to discover fascinating exhibitions, creative workshops and animal encounters.
