In Paris’s 16th arrondissement, beside the Bois de Boulogne, Jardin des Serres d’Auteuil pairs late-19th-century glasshouses with French and Japanese gardens. Inside, follow collections of tropical plants, orchids and cacti, with sections representing regions including Africa, Asia and South America. Outside, quiet paths, fountains, statues and benches make room for a slower walk. Entry is free, so it is an easy stop for plant lovers or anyone wanting a calm break from the city streets.
The garden and its glasshouses
Jardin des Serres d’Auteuil is in the 16th arrondissement, at the southern edge of the Bois de Boulogne. Louis XV had a garden laid out here in 1761. The large iron-and-glass greenhouses visitors see today date from the late 19th century; they were designed by Jean-Camille Formigé between 1895 and 1898.
The glasshouses hold plants from around the world, including tropical species and collections of cacti and orchids. The displays are arranged by plant type and climate, with areas representing regions such as South America, South Africa, Southeast Asia and Australia. Signs provide information as you walk through the different sections.
Beyond the glasshouses
The garden’s paths lead to French and Japanese gardens, where fountains and statues add detail to the walk. Benches provide places to sit, and ponds bring another point of interest outdoors. The contrast between the enclosed, plant-filled glasshouses and the open gardens gives you different places to explore at an unhurried pace.
The garden is part of the Paris Botanical Garden. Its plants and collections give the visit a clear focus, but you do not need to be a specialist to follow the paths and read the labels. Allow time to look through the sections rather than treating the glasshouses as one quick stop.
Planning your visit
Entry is free. The garden is at 3 Avenue de la Porte d’Auteuil, and Porte d’Auteuil is the nearby metro station on line 10. Follow signs for the North entrance; directions can otherwise lead you away from the entrance.
Arrive before 4pm if the greenhouses are a priority, as some may close earlier than the garden itself. Weekdays and early weekend visits are suggested for a quieter walk. The site has restrooms and wheelchair-accessible entrances and restrooms. The garden’s posted closing time is 6:30pm, with a later start on weekends than on weekdays.
Perguntas frequentes
Is Jardin des Serres d’Auteuil free to enter?
Yes. Entry to the garden is free.
How do you get to Jardin des Serres d’Auteuil?
The address is 3 Avenue de la Porte d’Auteuil in Paris’s 16th arrondissement. Porte d’Auteuil metro station, on line 10, is nearby; follow signs for the North entrance.
When should you visit the greenhouses?
Arrive before 4pm, as some greenhouses may close earlier than the garden. Weekdays and early weekend mornings are suggested for a quieter visit.
What can you see at Jardin des Serres d’Auteuil?
The glasshouses contain tropical plants and collections including cacti and orchids. Outdoors, you can walk through French and Japanese gardens with fountains, statues and ponds.
