Several solutions are available to park near the Jardin des Plantes. Secure and affordable parking lots where you can book your parking space in advance. Saving time and less stress to enjoy a magnificent experience at the Jardin des Plantes. You will discover lush plants, galleries and menagerie and visit Paris with a free mind.
There are two Saemes car parks where you can park near the Jardin des Plantes, about a 10-minute walk away. It costs €5 for one hour at the Maubert Collège des Bernardins car park (655 spaces), and similar rates apply at the Lagrange Maubert - Notre Dame car park, 1 km away. Open 24 hours a day, they accommodate cars, motorbikes and bicycles, with CCTV and electric charging points. They offer an alternative to on-street parking, where rates can reach €75 for 6 hours, just a few minutes’ walk from the garden.
Saemes car park, very close to the Jardin des Plantes
The Saemes Maubert Collège des Bernardins car park allows you to park just 10 minutes walk from the Jardin des Plantes.
Large capacity: with its 655 spaces spread over 5 levels, you will very easily find a place to park and you can even book your space in advance.
Secure and monitored parking: leaving your vehicle in a secure and monitored location 24/7 during your visit will cost you much less than leaving it on the street: €5 for 1 hour.
Places for motorcycles and bicycles are available in this car park. Whatever your means of transport, there is a place waiting for you!
Charging stations: if you own an electric car, you can recharge your vehicle at one of the electric charging stations during your outing. As an alternative, we can also recommend the Lagrange Maubert – Notre Dame car park, just 1 km from the Jardin des Plantes.
Car park or parking spaces nearby?
It is entirely possible to park your car or motorbike in a street near the Jardin des Plantes. However, in addition to having to deal with a significantly decreasing number of road spaces in Paris, you will have to pay €6 for 1 hour, €24 for 3 hours, €75 for 6 hours. To consult the prices for on-street parking in Paris, click here
For comparison, the Saemes underground car park will cost you €5 for 1 hour with, in addition, the guarantee of a space if you book in advance and reinforced security.
The Jardin des Plantes by public transport
- By metro: Lines 5, 7 and 10 of the Paris metro serve the Jardin des Plantes. The closest stations are Gare d'Austerlitz (lines 5 and 10), Jussieu (lines 7 and 10) and Censier - Daubenton (line 7).
- By bus: Several bus lines also serve the Jardin des Plantes, notably lines 24, 57, 61, 63, 67, 89 and 91.
- By RER: Gare d'Austerlitz station is served by RER line C. It is also possible to go to the Jardin des Plantes
- By bike: you can then park it in our Saemes Maubert Collège des Bernardins car park.
The Jardin des Plantes and its menagerie, Paris 5th
The Jardin des Plantes is a large public garden and research center located in Paris 5th. We find there :
- Themed gardens: The garden contains several smaller gardens with specific themes, such as an alpine garden, a rose and rock garden, an iris and perennial garden, and an evolution garden.
- Several greenhouses that house tropical plants and other types of plants that require specific growing conditions.
- La Ménagerie, the Jardin des Plantes zoo: this is one of the oldest zoos in the world, where you can see a variety of animals, some of which are endangered. Several museums, including the National Museum of Natural History, the Great Gallery of Evolution, and the Mineralogy Museum.
- The Botanical and Garden Art Library: this is a place where you can read and learn about plants and the art of gardening.
- Monuments and statues: you will also find many monuments and statues in the garden, including a statue of Buffon, the first director of the Jardin des Plantes.
Book your parking space, in just a few clicks!
The car parks near the Jardin des Plantes can quickly become full. Book your parking space in advance allows you to arrive with peace of mind without having to worry about where to park your vehicle. In addition to the time saved, you are guaranteed to have a free space waiting for you. You can make your booking in just a few clicks. To do this, choose your parking space, the day and time that suits you best and click on “I book”.
- Where can you park when visiting the Jardin des Plantes in Paris?
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The easiest option is to use a nearby underground car park, such as the Saemes Maubert Collège des Bernardins car park, which is about a 10-minute walk away.
- Is it easy to park near the Jardin des Plantes?
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No, on-street parking spaces are becoming increasingly scarce in the 5th arrondissement and rates can reach €6 for 1 hour and €75 for 6 hours.
- Which car park is closest to the Jardin des Plantes?
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The Saemes Maubert Collège des Bernardins car park is the closest, with 655 spaces and a 10-minute walk away.
- How much does parking cost near the Jardin des Plantes?
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Expect to pay around €5 for 1 hour in an underground car park, which is often cheaper and more reliable than on-street parking.
- How should I prepare for my visit to the Jardin des Plantes?
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If you plan to drive there, it is advisable to book your parking space in advance and allow several hours to explore the gardens, greenhouses and menagerie.
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