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Jardin des plantes de Montpellier and its collection
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The Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier is a university botanical garden that was established in 1593. This makes it the oldest botanical garden in France, predating the ones in Strasbourg, Paris, and Caen. The garden was initially intended for the cultivation of medicinal plants, but it quickly evolved into a comprehensive tool for botanical study.
Opening Hours and Admission
The Jardin des Plantes is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday. During the summer months, from June 1 to September 30, the garden is open from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. In the winter months, from October 1 to May 31, the garden is open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Admission to the garden is free.
Accessibility of the Garden
The Jardin des Plantes is easily accessible by public transportation. It can be reached by tramway at the stops "Place Albert I - Saint-Charles" on line 1 and "Albert I - Cathedral" on line 4. It can also be reached by bus at the stop "Place Albert I - Cathedral" on lines 6 and 7. There is a Vélomagg' station in front of the entrance to the garden. The garden is also accessible to people with reduced mobility, and assistance can be requested from the staff.
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