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Grande Galerie de l’Évolution: Address, Metro & Directions

Getting to the Jardin des Plantes

The Grande Galerie de l’Évolution sits inside the Jardin des Plantes at 36 Rue Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 75005 Paris, on the Left Bank in the 5th arrondissement. It’s well served by metro, RER and bus, so you have several straightforward ways to get there depending on where you’re coming from in the city.

How to Get to the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution

By Metro & RER

Jussieu (Lines 7 and 10) is the closest station, about a 7-minute walk through the university campus and into the garden's eastern entrance.

Censier–Daubenton (Line 7) is a similar distance on the opposite side of the garden, useful if you're coming from the Place d'Italie direction.

Gare d'Austerlitz (Lines 5 and 10, plus RER C) is about a 10-minute walk along the Seine and doubles as a mainline station if you're arriving from outside Paris.

All three stations sit within the same few blocks, so whichever line you're already on, you're rarely more than a 10-minute walk from the gallery entrance.

Nearby Landmarks

Jardin des Plantes & the Ménagerie

The gallery is one building inside the wider Jardin des Plantes, a botanical garden that also holds France's oldest zoo, the Ménagerie. Worth an extra hour if you want to make a full day of the grounds.

Panthéon

About a 20-minute walk (or a short bus ride) up into the Latin Quarter, the Panthéon's dome and crypt make an easy add-on for the rest of the day.

Sainte-Chapelle & La Conciergerie

A little further west on the Île de la Cité, reachable by a short metro or RER C ride. Worth combining if you're spending the day on medieval and Gothic Paris.

Seine River

The garden backs directly onto the river along Quai Saint-Bernard, a pleasant stretch for a walk before or after your visit, or to pick up the Batobus.

Planning the Rest of Your Visit

Once you know how to get there, check the Opening Hours to time your visit, or see Plan Your Visit for facilities, accessibility and what to expect once you’re inside.

Both are worth checking before you set out, since the gallery closes on Tuesdays and the closest metro exit can vary a little depending on which direction you’re travelling from.

FAQs About Getting to the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution

Where exactly is the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution?

Inside the Jardin des Plantes at 36 Rue Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 75005 Paris, on the Left Bank.

What's the nearest metro station?

Jussieu, served by Lines 7 and 10, is about a 7-minute walk from the entrance.

Can I get there by RER?

Yes, RER C stops at Gare d'Austerlitz, roughly a 10-minute walk from the gallery.

Which bus routes stop nearby?

Lines 24, 57, 61, 63, 67, 89 and 91 all serve the streets around the Jardin des Plantes.

Is it walkable from other Left Bank sights?

Yes. The Panthéon is about 20 minutes on foot, and the Seine riverbank runs directly alongside the garden.

Is driving a good option?

Public transport is easier. Parking in the area is limited and traffic through the Latin Quarter can be slow.

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