Audio GuideJardin d'Acclimatation

Le Jardin d’Acclimatation is a unique place where history intertwines with family entertainment. Situated in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris, this park originated in the mid-nineteenth century as a venue to help exotic plants and animals adapt to the French climate. It was established on the sixth of October, eighteen sixty, by Napoleon the Third and Empress Eugénie, who dreamed of a place blending botanical beauty with the marvels of nature.

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Initially, the park functioned as both a zoological and botanical garden. In the nineteenth century, similar gardens sprang up across Europe to introduce tropical and subtropical species in a process known as acclimatisation. Many of these gardens supported colonial agriculture and displayed rare plants and animals from distant lands. Over time, historical events such as the Siege of Paris played a part in its story, during which animals from the collection were consumed as food during challenging periods.

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Today, visitors can enjoy a combination of traditional and modern attractions. The park features mini roller coasters, pony rides, a narrow-gauge train, carousels, mirror mazes, and even a puppet theatre. It also acts as an educational hub with exhibitions linking its rich history to present-day conservation efforts. As you stroll through meticulously crafted landscapes that pay tribute to classic French garden design and the legacy of global botanical exchanges, you can experience a slice of history alongside ongoing family amusement.

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