Experts' Choice Award Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier
What the experts agree on
France's oldest botanical garden since 1593, Jardin des Plantes showcases exotic plants across temperate and tropical greenhouses, plus Mediterranean flora. Still serves as a research hub for the university.
“North of place Royale du Peyrou is Montpellier's delightful botanical garden, France’s oldest botanical garden, laid out in 1593 and still used as a research resource by the University of Montpellier.”
– Lonely Planet
Frommer's "The oldest such garden in France. The botanical garden, filled with exotic plants and a handful of greenhouses, opened in 1593. " Full review
