Rouen Botanical Garden, Rouen
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Hidden gems of Rouen
4 attractions · 7h 38min · transit route
Tickets ~€14.9 · Transport ~€3.6
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About Rouen Botanical Garden
The Jardin des Plantes de Rouen is a magnificent 10-hectare botanical garden founded in 1691 by Louis de Carel, making it one of France's oldest public gardens. The garden houses over 5,600 plant species from all five continents, including three nationally-recognized collections: Norman roses, fuchsias (with 991 varieties), and a historic fruit orchard conservatory. The 1837-1842 central greenhouse, listed as a Historic Monument since 1975, showcases Mediterranean and carnivorous plants, while recently renovated tropical greenhouses display orchids and exotic species.
Rouen Botanical Garden — Planning Your Visit
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The garden witnessed two remarkable aviation firsts in the early 19th century: in 1806, Sophie Blanchard became one of the first women to make a solo hot air balloon ascent from here, and in 1817, Élisa Garnerin performed a daring parachute jump from a balloon over the gardens - both feats that drew enormous crowds and made headlines across France.
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