Nestled on Rouen’s southern bank, the Jardin des Plantes is an 8-hectare botanical haven blending leisure with science. Established in the 17th century and expanded in the 19th, it now houses collections from five continents, including medicinal plants, roses, irises, and exotic specimens in its historic greenhouses. The elegant pavilion and tropical glasshouse, home to the giant Victoria Regia lily, highlight its architectural charm. Families stroll past aviaries alive with parrots and pheasants, while peacocks wander freely along shaded paths and canals. Recognized as a Jardin Botanique de France, it serves both as a cultural landmark and a living classroom, offering guided tours and educational programs. Whether admired for its seasonal blooms or its legacy of balloon ascents and scientific exploration, the Jardin des Plantes remains a verdant oasis where Rouen’s heritage and biodiversity flourish together.
Rouen France
Jardin des Plantes de Rouen is located on the left bank of the Seine in the Saint-Clément–Jardin des Plantes district, with entrances notably from Rue de Trianon and Avenue des Martyrs-de-la-Résistance in Rouen, Normandy, France. The garden lies south of the historic city centre, a short distance from the Seine riverfront and easily reached by public transport from central Rouen. Nearby, visitors find residential streets, local shops and services, as well as convenient links towards the Clinique Mathilde area and other left-bank neighbourhoods.
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Ceramics Museum - Meeting of Metropolitan Museums
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Musée Le Secq des Tournelles
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Natural History Museum Rouen
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Musée des Antiquités de Rouen
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Musée Flaubert et d'Histoire de la Médecine
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Maritime, Fluvial and Harbour Museum of Rouen
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Musée national de l'éducation
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Maison natale Pierre Corneille
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Historial Jeanne d'Arc
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Théâtre des Deux Rives
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Théâtre de l'Ouest
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Théâtre de L'Almendra
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L'étincelle, Théâtre(s) de la Ville de Rouen
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Opéra de Rouen Haute-Normandie - Théâtre des Arts
Opera House
Galerie 75
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YellowKorner Rouen
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Outsiders Galerie
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Galerie des Arts du Feu
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Galerie Rollin
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Galerie Fontaine
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L'Établi Galerie
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Uchiwa Gallery
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Donjon de Rouen
Castle
Tour de la Pucelle
Castle
Archiepiscopal Palace
Historical Landmark
Cathédrale Notre‑Dame de Rouen
Cathedral
Saint‑Ouen Abbey Church
Church
St. Maclou Catholic Church
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Église Saint‑Nicaise
Church
Paroisse Saint Romain
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Église Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc Rouen
Church
Le Gros-Horloge
Monument
Place du Vieux-Marché
Square
Parlement de Normandie
Historical Landmark
Aître Saint-Maclou
Historical Landmark
Monument à Napoléon Ier
Monument
Rouen Panorama De La Côte Sainte Catherine
Observation deck
Square Verdrel
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Parc du Champ des Bruyères
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l'Hôtel-de-Ville Garden
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Parc de la Presqu'ile Rollet
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L'Atrium, l'espace régional de découverte scientifique et technique
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Observatoire de Rouen
Observatory