JARDIN DES PLANTES

Located in the 5th arrondissement, the Jardin des Plantes district, rich in history, is considered one of the largest districts in Paris.

Extending over more than twenty hectares, the Jardin des Plantes park is a green lung in the heart of Paris. Home to the National Museum of Natural History, it also houses a menagerie with thousands of animal species. Formerly known as the “King’s Garden”, it is now a green space well known to Parisians for its English or French gardens and its greenhouses which house exotic plants.

Not far from there, the small steep alleys invite us to stroll like the rue Mouffetard, one of the oldest streets in Paris. It exudes a typical and charming atmosphere, which you will be happy to soak up with its old signs and its many restaurants. The district is endowed with an exceptional historical heritage, such as the Arènes de Lutèce on rue Monge, one of the only heritages of the Gallo-Roman era still visible in Paris. On Place du Puits de l’Ermite, the Grande Mosquée de Paris, the oldest mosque in France, is located. At its centre is a sublime patio surrounded by sculpted arcades and the prayer room decorated with mosaics and woodwork.

With its historical elements mixed with today’s dynamism, this rich neighbourhood on the left bank is a brilliant refuge for families and students who will find green spaces, universities and a multitude of coffee shops.

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Architecture

LA MOSQUÉE

39 rue Geoffroy-Saint-Hilaire | 75005 Paris

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We like: its sunny terrace animated by birdsong

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CHINASKI

46 rue Daubenton | 75005 Paris

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We like: its dual identity, coffee shop during the day and restaurant in the evening, combining sobriety of the decor and finesse of the cuisine

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LA MAISON DES TROIS THÉS

1 rue Saint-Médard | 75005 Paris

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We like: its impressive tea cellar housing great vintages

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L’ATELIER CARNEM

5 rue du Pot de Fer | 75005 Paris

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We like: its menu dedicated to the finest meats

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LES PETITS POIS

3 rue Linné | 75005 Paris

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We like: its chic atmosphere and creative dishes

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LES ARÈNES DE LUTÈCE

49 rue Monge | 75005 Paris

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We like: go back in time and spend a few moments in the Gallo-Roman era

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LA GRANDE MOSQUÉE DE PARIS

2bis place du Puits de l'Ermite | 75005 Paris

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We like: the splendour and serenity of the place

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JARDIN DES PLANTES

57 rue Cuvier | 75005 Paris

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We like: the large greenhouses like a bubble of exoticism in the middle of Paris