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A monumental display of thousands of specimens explores the diversity, evolution and fragility of life.
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Addresses, area names and station names retain their local names. Durations exclude journeys and unpredictable waiting.
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Identify your group's interests and keep breaks within the visit.
A gallery ticket should not be assumed to cover every Jardin des Plantes facility.
Open Jardin des Plantes paths offer an outdoor pause.
Jardin des Plantes — 5th · 2 h 30
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Specimen staging tells the story alongside the written explanations. With children, select a few themes to observe, then pause in the garden.
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Identify your group's interests and keep breaks within the visit. A gallery ticket should not be assumed to cover every Jardin des Plantes facility.
The suggested duration of 2 h 30 is planning guidance, excluding travel and unpredictable waiting. Budget categories are editorial indications, not ticket prices. Free entry can have exceptions for exhibitions and activities; confirm the exact visit with the provider.
Sources may use French. Confirm opening hours, ticket inclusions, reservations and temporary restrictions for your exact date. For accessibility, check the entire journey from transport to entrance and facilities with the provider.
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