Experts' Choice Award Jardin de l'Etat
What the experts agree on
This historic 18th-century botanical garden in Saint-Denis offers a peaceful escape with a rich variety of tropical plants and trees, blending colonial history with a relaxing green space.
“Created in 1761 by the French East India Company, the garden, previously known as the "Jardin du Roy", housed plants that had just been introduced to the island.”
– Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet "Created in 1763, the attractive Jardin de l'État, at the southern end of Rue de Paris, is a good place to recharge the batteries and be introduced to a variety of tropical plants and trees." Full review
