Jardin des Plantes is a Botanical Garden.Ordered by the French king Louis XIII in 1635, the Jardin des Plantes was used as a medicinal herb garden. It is recommended that you visit the Jardin des Plantes, at least, once as it is a great place to relax and have a walk. Jardin des Plantes is also an amazing park to go jogging. Inside Jardin des Plantes you will discover several kinds of gardens: French Garden part English Garden part Labyrinth – the Maze Mountain botanical garden (Alpine Garden) Vegetable garden – Potager (the kitchen garden) Floral garden Insects' garden (butterflies and bees) Once inside the Jardin des Plantes you can also visit the Natural History Museum and the Zoo. A sample of Jardin des Plantes Botanical Garden Paris: How to get to Jardin des Plantes: Jardin des Plantes 57 Rue Cuvier, 75005 Paris M5-10 RER C AusterlitzBus: 24-57-61-63-67-89-91Vélib' (City Bike): 13104 AusterlitzNoctilien (Night Bus): N01-N02-N31-N131-N133 Gare d'Austerlitz Maps: http://goo.gl/maps/lsbwY Opening hours for Jardin des Plantes Prices for the Zoo in Jardin des Plantes Paris Prices for the Natural History Museum