Jardin des plantes district - activities

A small tree kangaroo is born at the Menagerie of the Jardin des Plantes

Every birth for an endangered species is a real victory! A tree kangaroo, also called "Goodfellow's Dendrolague", gave birth to its young at the Menagerie du Jardin des Plantes, in Paris.

Lazy Suzy and her BBQ burgers with smoked meats and Texas-style shredded meats

Lille-based Lazy Suzy is moving into the 5th arrondissement, and that's THE good news for fans of smoked meats and BBQ burgers!

Les Mini-Voltigeurs, the outdoor photo exhibition to discover at the Jardin des Plantes

They twirl all around us, creating real aerial brooms: discover these Mini-Voltigeurs, stars of the photo exhibition to be discovered on the gates of the Jardin des Plantes, from October 21, 2022 to May 14, 2023.

Paris: new social housings built uptown

The City of Paris keeps on completing its territorial readjustment for a few years by investing in new housing uptown.

European Heritage Days 2022 in Paris: Mouffetard – Théâtre de la Marionnette

European Heritage Days 2022 in Paris have a lot of surprises in store. Among them, the Mouffetard, the theater dedicated to puppet shows, expecting you this weekend, on September 17 and 18, 2022.

The Grande Mosquée de Paris and its oriental garden

With its beautiful shaded patio, gardens and traditional decor, the Grande Mosquée de Paris is well worth an extended detour if you're in Paris's 5th arrondissement.

L'Odyssée sensorielle, the immersive exhibition event at the Muséum de Paris - last days!

More than just an exhibition, the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle in Paris is offering a unique immersive experience: from October 23, 2021 to July 4, 2022, immerse yourself in "L'Odyssée sensorielle" and discover the living world as you've never seen it before... or smelled it!

The Jardin des Plantes rose garden unveils its beautiful colors

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.

Les Belles Plantes, the Jardin des Plantes terrace restaurant, is back!

Les Belles Plantes is the name of the café-brasserie in the Jardin des Plantes, which returns after welcoming Manzili by Mohamed Cheick last summer. Two beautiful green terraces, a chic, country-style decor, planks to share and fresh, tasty cuisine, this is a spot that's sure to seduce.

Baca’v, bistro and cellar by chef Emile Cotte

Baca’v is the bistro and cellar created by chef Emile Cotte shining a light on the beautiful products from his native region: Limousin.

Fragiles Colosses exhibition by Michel Bassompierre at the Jardin des Plantes - Last days

Michel Bassompierre and his strange friends are coming to the Jardin des Plantes. The sculptor sets up five monumental works in the aisles of the garden, five magnificent animals to discover along a nice walk. The “Fragiles Colosses” exhibition expects you from April 30 to October 18, 2021.

Precious stones exhibition, with Van Cleef & Arpels at the Muséum national, last days

Last days to discover the sublime exhibition "Pierres précieuses, des minéraux aux bijoux" at the Muséum national. Produced in partnership with jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels, this exhibition runs until August 22, 2021, so come and admire the gems produced by the Earth and sculpted by Man.

Manzili, Top Chef 2021 winner Mohamed Cheikh's restaurant in the Jardin des Plantes

The Parisian summer of 2021 promises to be rich in flavors! Mohamed Cheikh, now winner of the Top Chef 2021 season, has opened an ephemeral restaurant for the summer season called Manzili. The restaurant is located in the verdant Jardin des Plantes until October 3, 2021. Enjoy Mohamed's Mediterranean cuisine, rich in flavors and sauces, on the terrace in Paris.

The Parisianer, the exhibition telling about the story of the Museum at the Jardin des Plantes

What do you get when you mix the beauty of The Parisianer’s works and the fascinating story of Paris National Museum of Natural History together? The answer is to be discovered from May 20 to October 13, 2021 at the Jardin des Plantes housing the free “The Parisianer. Chroniques du Muséum” exhibition.

Carl Marletti, the unmissable pastry shop in the Latin Quarter

Among the pastry shops of famous chefs, Carl Marletti's is a real favorite! This gourmet address located in the Latin Quarter delights sweet tooths with original desserts, original creations and revisited classics.

Mavrommatis 2021 Valentine's Day menu for delivery and takeaway

Put your trust in chef Andréas Mavrommatis: for Valentine's Day 2021, he's concocted an original menu with Mediterranean flavours, available for delivery and takeaway from February 11 to 14!

Jardin des Plantes menagerie unfit for animals’ wellbeing?

The Paris Animaux Zoopolis association – working to defend animals – accuses the Menagerie of the Jardin des Plantes to be too dilapidated to provide animals it houses with a comfortable accommodation.

Tripletta and its Neapolitan pizzas set up shop in Paris's Latin Quarter

Tripletta's delicious pizzas can now be enjoyed in the Latin Quarter. The benchmark for "Neapolitan" pizza in Paris has opened a new, third address in the heart of the 5th arrondissement. Come and discover it!

A free Chanel exhibition at the Jardin des Plantes

Chanel will finally be presenting its "La Beauté se cultive" exhibition in the Galerie de Minéralogie at the Jardin des Plantes in Paris. Originally scheduled for March, it will take up residence from September 23 to 27, 2020. It will feature an immersive experience "at the heart of its open-air laboratories", with rare items from the botanical collections of the Muséun national d'Histoire naturelle. The exhibition is free!

Coronavirus: the Grand Mosque of Paris shuts down

Due to the coronavirus epidemic, the Grand Mosque of Paris is shutting down until further notice in order to limit the propagation risks of the virus.