Jardin des Plantes

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Jardin des Plantes
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“The Jardin des Plantes, known as the Jardin des Plantes de Paris when distinguished from those in other cities, is the main botanical garden in France. Jardin des Plantes is the official name, shortened from Jardin Royal des Plantes Médicinales, as the original purpose of the garden in the 17th…”
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The GuardianSep 6

‘Fabulous museums and no queues’: five of the best under-the-radar city breaks in Europe

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Charming botanical garden with modern art

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