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"Exploring the Rich History of the Jardin des Plantes: A Botanical Haven in Paris" Step into a world where nature's wonders unfold at the Jardin des Plantes

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1913_7_5: In the Garden of Plants - Hygiene, Plant Garden

Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1913_7_5: In the Garden of Plants - Hygiene, Plant Garden, Animals - Monkey, Insects
ICA4866283 Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1913_7_5: In the Garden of Plants - Hygiene, Plant Garden, Animals - Monkey, Insects, Fleas - Illustration by Fernand Fau (1858-1919) by Fau

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Rotunda of the elephant, Jardin des Plantes, PARIS

Rotunda of the elephant, Jardin des Plantes, PARIS
JAB4121606 Rotunda of the elephant, Jardin des Plantes, PARIS.; (add.info.: Rotunda of the elephant, Jardin des Plantes, PARIS.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: The bear pit. Jardin des Plantes, PARIS. Engraving 1842

The bear pit. Jardin des Plantes, PARIS. Engraving 1842
JAB4121844 The bear pit. Jardin des Plantes, PARIS. Engraving 1842; (add.info.: The bear pit. Jardin des Plantes, PARIS. Engraving 1842); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: La loge des animaux feroces du Jardin des Plantes, PARIS

La loge des animaux feroces du Jardin des Plantes, PARIS
JAB4121841 La loge des animaux feroces du Jardin des Plantes, PARIS.; (add.info.: La loge des animaux feroces du Jardin des Plantes, PARIS.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Orang-utang (Orang outang, orang outan, orang-utan). This is the portrait of the one we just

Orang-utang (Orang outang, orang outan, orang-utan). This is the portrait of the one we just brought to the Jardin des
DUV4222456 Orang-utang (Orang outang, orang outan, orang-utan). This is the portrait of the one we just brought to the Jardin des Plantes

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: General view of the Jardin des Plantes in PARIS. Engraving 1842

General view of the Jardin des Plantes in PARIS. Engraving 1842
JAB4121451 General view of the Jardin des Plantes in PARIS. Engraving 1842; (add.info.: General view of the Jardin des Plantes in PARIS. Engraving 1842); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Geoffroy Saint Hilaire (Saint-Hilaire) (1772-1844) receiving animals from the fairgrounds at

Geoffroy Saint Hilaire (Saint-Hilaire) (1772-1844) receiving animals from the fairgrounds at the Jardin des Plantes in
XEE5029088 Geoffroy Saint Hilaire (Saint-Hilaire) (1772-1844) receiving animals from the fairgrounds at the Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1794, Biblioteca nazionale braidense

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Visitors in the gallery of evolution, Museum of natural history, Paris Engraving by Alexis Martin

Visitors in the gallery of evolution, Museum of natural history, Paris Engraving by Alexis Martin
ELD4842537 Visitors in the gallery of evolution, Museum of natural history, Paris Engraving by Alexis Martin, 1890 Private collection; (add.info.: Visitors in the gallery of evolution)

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Siege of Paris: Slaughter of the elephant from the garden of plants, 19th century (Epinal print)

Siege of Paris: Slaughter of the elephant from the garden of plants, 19th century (Epinal print)
XEE5027025 Siege of Paris: Slaughter of the elephant from the garden of plants, 19th century (Epinal print); (add.info.: Siege de Paris)

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: View of the Bear Pit in the Zoo du Jardin des Plantes, Paris Drawing by Gustave Fraipont (1849-1923)

View of the Bear Pit in the Zoo du Jardin des Plantes, Paris Drawing by Gustave Fraipont (1849-1923)
ELD4894832 View of the Bear Pit in the Zoo du Jardin des Plantes, Paris Drawing by Gustave Fraipont (1849-1923) draws from "La seine a travers Paris" by Saint-Juirs

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: View of the Kings Garden (present garden of plants). Lithograph by Jean Baptiste Hilaire

View of the Kings Garden (present garden of plants). Lithograph by Jean Baptiste Hilaire (1753-1822) 1794 Paris, B. N
JLJ4654614 View of the Kings Garden (present garden of plants). Lithograph by Jean Baptiste Hilaire (1753-1822) 1794 Paris, B.N

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: View of the Jardin du Roi (current Jardin des Plantes) Lithography by Jean Baptiste Hilaire

View of the Jardin du Roi (current Jardin des Plantes) Lithography by Jean Baptiste Hilaire (1753-1822) 1794 Paris, B
JLJ4654605 View of the Jardin du Roi (current Jardin des Plantes) Lithography by Jean Baptiste Hilaire (1753-1822) 1794 Paris, B.N

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Bronze sculpture of 1904 representing Bernardin de Saint-Pierre (Saint Pierre, 1731-1807)

Bronze sculpture of 1904 representing Bernardin de Saint-Pierre (Saint Pierre, 1731-1807)
XEE4404817 Bronze sculpture of 1904 representing Bernardin de Saint-Pierre (Saint Pierre, 1731-1807), French writer and botanist at the Jardin de Plantes in Paris

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Jardin des Plantes, Paris. Lithography watercolour, illustration by E. de la Tramblaiz, in 'Album

Jardin des Plantes, Paris. Lithography watercolour, illustration by E. de la Tramblaiz, in "Album
LSE4313205 Jardin des Plantes, Paris. Lithography watercolour, illustration by E.de la Tramblaiz, in " Album, souvenirs de Paris", Daziaro editor, Paris, 1885

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: View of the Jardin des Plantes in the 17th century, by Perelle

View of the Jardin des Plantes in the 17th century, by Perelle
LSE4083574 View of the Jardin des Plantes in the 17th century, by Perelle by Perelle, Gabriel (1604-77); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: View of the Jardin du Roi (Garden of Plants) taken from the bridge opposite - in '

View of the Jardin du Roi (Garden of Plants) taken from the bridge opposite - in "
LSE4082983 View of the Jardin du Roi (Garden of Plants) taken from the bridge opposite - in " Views of Paris" by Courvoisier, 1827 by Courvoisier-Voisin

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: The gallery of monkeys from the garden of plants - engraving, 19th century

The gallery of monkeys from the garden of plants - engraving, 19th century
LSE4402202 The gallery of monkeys from the garden of plants - engraving, 19th century. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: General view of the garden of plants in Paris - engraving, 19th century

General view of the garden of plants in Paris - engraving, 19th century
LSE4402198 General view of the garden of plants in Paris - engraving, 19th century. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861: lodge of carnassier animals

Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861: lodge of carnassier animals
XEE4182610 Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861: lodge of carnassier animals. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861)

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861: rotunda of elephants and giraffes

Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861: rotunda of elephants and giraffes
XEE4182617 Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861: rotunda of elephants and giraffes. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861)

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: The staircase of greenhouses in the garden of plants in Paris in 1858

The staircase of greenhouses in the garden of plants in Paris in 1858
XEE4136315 The staircase of greenhouses in the garden of plants in Paris in 1858. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: View of the natural history cabinet at the Jardin des Plantes in Paris - engraving

View of the natural history cabinet at the Jardin des Plantes in Paris - engraving
LSE4100418 View of the natural history cabinet at the Jardin des Plantes in Paris - engraving, 19th century by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Bernard de Jussieu (1699-1777) planting cedar from Lebanon in the garden of plants in

Bernard de Jussieu (1699-1777) planting cedar from Lebanon in the garden of plants in
JLJ4659098 Bernard de Jussieu (1699-1777) planting cedar from Lebanon in the garden of plants in Paris in 1734. 18th century engraving

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Le cedre du Liban du Jardin des Plantes in Paris Detail - Painting by Jean Houel

Le cedre du Liban du Jardin des Plantes in Paris Detail - Painting by Jean Houel
JLJ4591725 Le cedre du Liban du Jardin des Plantes in Paris Detail - Painting by Jean Houel (1735-1813) 18th century Sun 0, 55x0, 8 m Paris, Musee Carnavalet by Houel

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: The new rotunda of the beasts in the garden of plants in Paris

The new rotunda of the beasts in the garden of plants in Paris
LSE4324043 The new rotunda of the beasts in the garden of plants in Paris. Engraving in " Le petit journal" 31/03/1895. Selvas collection

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: The bear pit of the garden of plants in Paris - engraving, 19th century

The bear pit of the garden of plants in Paris - engraving, 19th century
LSE4402207 The bear pit of the garden of plants in Paris - engraving, 19th century. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Vue du jardin du roi: le jardin des plantes a Paris - engraving by Courvoisier, 1827

Vue du jardin du roi: le jardin des plantes a Paris - engraving by Courvoisier, 1827
LSE4402201 Vue du jardin du roi: le jardin des plantes A Paris - engraving by Courvoisier, 1827 by Courvoisier-Voisin, Henri (1757-1830); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue du jardin du roi)

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: The elephant rotunda from the garden of plants in Paris - engraving, 19th century

The elephant rotunda from the garden of plants in Paris - engraving, 19th century
LSE4402208 The elephant rotunda from the garden of plants in Paris - engraving, 19th century. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Bernard de Jussieu, French botanist (1699-1777) plants a cedar from Lebanon in the garden

Bernard de Jussieu, French botanist (1699-1777) plants a cedar from Lebanon in the garden
LSE4111457 Bernard de Jussieu, French botanist (1699-1777) plants a cedar from Lebanon in the garden of plants in Paris, 1734

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Student demonstration in honor of Michel Eugene (Michel-Eugene) Chevreul (1786-1889

Student demonstration in honor of Michel Eugene (Michel-Eugene) Chevreul (1786-1889
XEE4132959 Student demonstration in honor of Michel Eugene (Michel-Eugene) Chevreul (1786-1889) (Dean of the students of France) at the Jardin des Plantes in Paris

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: View of the Jardin des Plantes - lithography by Testard, 19th century

View of the Jardin des Plantes - lithography by Testard, 19th century
LSE4100422 View of the Jardin des Plantes - lithography by Testard, 19th century by Testard, Jacques Alphonse (b.1810) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Le Jardin des Plantes - in 'Promenade dans Paris et ses environs'

Le Jardin des Plantes - in "Promenade dans Paris et ses environs"
LSE4083788 Le Jardin des Plantes - in " Promenade dans Paris et ses environs", by Jacottet and Benoist, Paris, v.1840 by Benoist, Philippe (1813-c.1905); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: The Swiss valley in the garden of plants in Paris in 1858

The Swiss valley in the garden of plants in Paris in 1858
XEE4136337 The Swiss valley in the garden of plants in Paris in 1858. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Representation of Bernard de Jussieu introducing a cedar from Lebanon to France in 1734

Representation of Bernard de Jussieu introducing a cedar from Lebanon to France in 1734
GIA4772778 Representation of Bernard de Jussieu introducing a cedar from Lebanon to France in 1734. Engraving, 1860. by Unknown Artist

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: View of the new gallery of the natural history cabinet of the Jardin des Plantes - in

View of the new gallery of the natural history cabinet of the Jardin des Plantes - in
LSE4083678 View of the new gallery of the natural history cabinet of the Jardin des Plantes - in " Vues de Paris" by Courvoisier, 1827 by Courvoisier

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Two school students studying plants in the Jardin des Plantes in Paris

Two school students studying plants in the Jardin des Plantes in Paris
LSE4113065 Two school students studying plants in the Jardin des Plantes in Paris. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861: falconry

Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861: falconry
XEE4182626 Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861: falconry. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861)

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861: palace of the monkeys

Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861: palace of the monkeys
XEE4182620 Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861: palace of the monkeys. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861)

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: View of the Jardin des Plantes created by Richelieu in 1636 - in '

View of the Jardin des Plantes created by Richelieu in 1636 - in "
LSE4083571 View of the Jardin des Plantes created by Richelieu in 1636 - in " Paris through the centuries", 19th century by French School

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Illustration of Cham (1819-1879) in The Charivari, 1872-10-26 - Visit to the Garden of

Illustration of Cham (1819-1879) in The Charivari, 1872-10-26 - Visit to the Garden of
ICA4872026 Illustration of Cham (1819-1879) in The Charivari, 1872-10-26 - Visit to the Garden of Plants - Germany Prussia, President of the Republic, Garden of Plants, War 1870-1871, Public Garden

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: View of the royal garden (garden of plants) - in '

View of the royal garden (garden of plants) - in "
LSE4092809 View of the royal garden (garden of plants) - in " Description of the royal garden of medicinal plants" by Scalberge, 1636 by Scalberge

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: The hospital of pitie salpetriere (PITIE-SALPETRIERE) and the garden of plants in Paris

The hospital of pitie salpetriere (PITIE-SALPETRIERE) and the garden of plants in Paris
XEE4136336 The hospital of pitie salpetriere (PITIE-SALPETRIERE) and the garden of plants in Paris in 1858. by Unknown Artist

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Evasion of a wolf at the Jardin des Plantes in Paris - Engraving in '

Evasion of a wolf at the Jardin des Plantes in Paris - Engraving in "
XEE4146151 Evasion of a wolf at the Jardin des Plantes in Paris - Engraving in " Tableau-de-Paris" by Edmond Texier 1852 by French School

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861: pheasanderie

Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861: pheasanderie
XEE4182628 Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861: pheasanderie. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861)

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: King Louis XIV (1638-1715) visits the site, in the background the Paris Observatory still

King Louis XIV (1638-1715) visits the site, in the background the Paris Observatory still
JLJ4685419 King Louis XIV (1638-1715) visits the site, in the background the Paris Observatory still under construction. Various scientific instruments, armillary spheres, skeletons, maps

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: View of the Jardin des Plantes from the Cabinet of Natural History in Paris Anonymous

View of the Jardin des Plantes from the Cabinet of Natural History in Paris Anonymous
JLJ4684471 View of the Jardin des Plantes from the Cabinet of Natural History in Paris Anonymous lithography of 19th century Paris, Musee Carnavalet by French School

Background imagePlant Garden Collection: Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861: iron pavilions

Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861: iron pavilions
XEE4182630 Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861: iron pavilions. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jardin des Plantes in Paris in 1861)


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"Exploring the Rich History of the Jardin des Plantes: A Botanical Haven in Paris" Step into a world where nature's wonders unfold at the Jardin des Plantes, a captivating plant garden nestled in the heart of Paris. With its roots dating back centuries, this enchanting oasis has witnessed countless stories and transformations. Gustave Fraipont's exquisite drawing from "La seine a travers Paris" takes us on a journey to the Bear Pit, an iconic spot within Zoo du Jardin des Plantes. Here, visitors can marvel at these majestic creatures as they roam amidst lush greenery. Jean Baptiste Hilaire's lithograph offers glimpses into different eras of this botanical haven. The Kings Garden, now known as the present Garden of Plants, stands as a testament to its enduring legacy. Its beauty transcends time and continues to inspire awe among all who visit. A bronze sculpture pays homage to Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, an esteemed French writer and botanist whose contributions have left an indelible mark on this garden paradise. His presence serves as a reminder of the profound connection between literature and nature. E. de la Tramblaiz's watercolor illustration captures the essence of Jardin des Plantes in 1885 – vibrant colors dancing across paper bring alive its picturesque landscapes, and is no wonder that artists have long sought inspiration within these hallowed grounds. Perelle's depiction transports us back to the 17th century when this sanctuary was still taking shape – witness how it has evolved over time while retaining its timeless allure. The bridge opposite reveals another perspective that showcases its grandeur from afar. The gallery of monkeys immortalized through engravings reminds us that biodiversity thrives within these gardens' borders. Nature enthusiasts can observe various species coexisting harmoniously in their natural habitats. General views captured by 19th-century engravings offer panoramic vistas showcasing the garden's vastness and diversity.