In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Jardin des Plantes telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.

What you'll hear inside Jardin des Plantes:

1
Grande Galerie de l'Évolution
The Grande Galerie de l'Évolution is the main gallery of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris, housing the museum's zoological collections.
2
Ménagerie
The Ménagerie is the world's second-oldest zoo, established in 1793, and remains a fascinating visit for those interested in zoological history.
3
Grand Greenhouses
Set of four historic glasshouses housing tropical plants, desert species and specialist collections.
4
Gallery of Palaeontology and Comparative Anatomy
The Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie Comparée opened its doors in 1898 and remains one of Paris's most compelling natural history museums.
5
Mineralogy and Geology Gallery
France's first gallery purpose-built as a museum (1837), the Galerie de Minéralogie et de Géologie is dedicated to minerals and geological specimens.
6
Grand French Perspective
A sweeping 500-metre vista connecting the Galerie de l'Évolution to the Seine, Grande Perspective à la Française is lined with ornamental parterres that are replanted twice yearly.
7
Grand Labyrinthe
Grand Labyrinthe is an artificial mound featuring a spiralling pathway that climbs to the Gloriette de Buffon at its summit.
8
Botanical School
The École de Botanique is an 18th-century systematic garden housing 2,500 plant varieties arranged according to botanical classification.
9
Rose Garden
The Roseraie showcases 170 varieties of cultivated roses set amongst ornamental historical statues.
10
Alpine Garden
Jardin Alpin, established in 1931, houses over 2,000 mountain plants from across the globe, organised by biogeographical region.

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