Audio GuideJardin d'Acclimatation

Le Jardin d’Acclimatation is a unique destination where history meets family fun. Nestled in the Bois de Boulogne of Paris, this park started in the mid-nineteenth century as a place to help exotic plants and animals adjust to the French climate. It was founded on October sixth, eighteen sixty, by Napoleon the Third and Empress Eugénie, who envisioned a space that combined botanical beauty with nature’s wonders.

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Originally, the park served as a zoological and botanical garden. In the nineteenth century, similar gardens were established across Europe to introduce tropical and subtropical species, a practice known as acclimatization. Many of these gardens supported colonial agriculture and showcased rare plants and animals from faraway lands. Over time, historical events such as the Siege of Paris have influenced its story, when animals from the collection were used as a food source during difficult times.

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Today, visitors enjoy a mix of tradition and modern attractions. The park offers mini roller coasters, pony rides, a narrow-gauge train, carousels, mirror mazes, and even a puppet theater. It also serves as an educational spot with exhibits connecting its rich past to contemporary conservation efforts. As you wander through carefully designed landscapes that honor classic French garden design and the legacy of global botanical exchanges, you experience a piece of history alongside ongoing family fun.

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