Taking a stroll in the Gardens of Paris
Activity Schedule
Key Highlights
- Discover the richness of the Botanical gardens of Jardin des Plantes
- A guided stroll through the green lungs of Paris
- Learn about the history and designs of the gardens
- Marvel at the planets and flowers
- Admire rare species and remarkable trees
Overview
Love your irises or perennials? Your trees or rare species? A stroll in the Jardin des Plantes is for you. Walk through selected gardens (depending on the season), discuss the garden’s history with your guide. See rare specimens and remarkable trees. You're in the green lungs of Paris so enjoy two hours of botanical bliss. For bliss is what this place is. You’ll learn about the relationship this garden has with the city, and it’s surrounding monuments. You’ll wander through beautiful gardens of vibrant colours and sweet scents. You'll see a Stegosaurus! A labyrinth and have the chance to stroll along tree-lined walkways. This is a two-hour tour that will delight anyone with a green-fingered tendency. Just make sure you have comfortable shoes!
About your guide:
For Meeting the French, touring the Eiffel tower is 'old school'. They don't herd you onto a bus and have you driven to the famous sights. Oh no, they focus on intimate and original experiences which celebrate the French lifestyle and culture, helping you to see the real Paris. The city they call home.
Here’s the plan…
You’ll meet at the entrance to the Jardin des Plantes near the Gare d'Austerlitz metro station. Then be taken on a two-hour tour into Paris’s, nay France's main botanical garden.
With your guide, you’ll be able to discuss the history of the site from its former glory as a royal garden of medicinal plants to its current incarnation.
You’ll stroll through various gardens, depending on the season, you’ll see rare specimens, monuments and historic trees. Enjoying the scenery, the smells and it's ambience.
Inclusions
- Live Guide
Exclusions
- Tips (oh, go on then)
Please note
No need to print! You can show your voucher on your smartphone or other devices.
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details. They’re a nice bunch, and will happily answer any logistical questions you may have. Please give them a call at least 48 hours before your organised tour to reconfirm.
Your guide will speak English and French. We can arrange Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese & Chinese on request. Give our customer service team a call and they’ll arrange this for you.
Your guide will meet you 15 minutes before the start time.
Wear comfortable shoes – you’ll be doing plenty of walking
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