Jardin des Plantes Tours

Gloriette at the top of the vegetal labyrinth of the Jardin des Plantes of Paris, by Edme Verniquet. One of the most ancient metallic building in the world (1788), built in honor to Buffon.

Photo "Jardin des Plantes" by Fred Romero (CC BY) / Cropped from original

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Beautiful interior, great wood carvings and North African tiles

Mosquée de Paris

After visiting Mosquée de Paris, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Paris. Discover the acclaimed art scene and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.

#Architecture The city of Paris is so layered with history, it's easy to forget that beyond the Renaissance palaces and Gothic cathedrals there lie traces of the city's Roman heritage. Named Lutèce, after the Latin Lutetia, Gallo-Roman Paris was a prosperous town stretching from the Ile de la Cité to the Left Bank. If you read Asterix and Obelix you’ll be quite familiar with Lutetia.

Paris' 5th arrondissement, covering what was once the "new town", is home to the only remaining vestiges of the Gallo-Roman era in Paris. These include the remains of the thermal baths at Musée de Cluny, and the Arènes de Lutèce.

Built toward the end of the first century A.D. on the slopes of the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève outside Lutèce, the Arènes were used as a theater, circus, and sporting arena. The style of construction is relatively rare for an amphitheater of its period, different from the round or classical oval

Arenes de Lutece

Find out about the history of Paris when you take a trip to Arenes de Lutece. Visit the churches and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Arab World Institute

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Arab World Institute during your trip to Paris. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

Menagerie du Jardin des Plantes

Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Menagerie du Jardin des Plantes during your trip to Paris. Discover the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.

Gallery of Comparative Anatomy and Paleontology

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Gallery of Comparative Anatomy and Paleontology in Paris. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.

Galerie de Minéralogie et de Géologie

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Galerie de Minéralogie et de Géologie in Paris. Make time for the churches and local tours in this vibrant area.

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