Jardin des plantes de Caen, Caen

Name: Jardin des plantes de Caen
Address: 5 Place Blot, Caen, 14000, France
Telephone: +33 2 31 30 48 38

#10 among attractions in Caen

Botanical garden, Garden, Relax in park, Park

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Facts and practical information

The jardin des plantes de Caen, also known as jardin botanique de Caen is a botanical garden and arboretum located at 5, place Blot, Caen, Calvados, Normandy, France. Covering 5,000 m², it is open daily. ()

Alternative names: Area: 36 ha (0.36 km²)Elevation: 22 m a.s.l.Coordinates: 49°11'21"N, 0°22'15"W

Address

5 Place BlotHastings (Jardin des Plantes)Caen 14000 France

Contact

+33 2 31 30 48 38

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Day trips

Jardin des plantes de Caen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mémorial de Caen, Church of Saint-Pierre, Abbey of Saint-Étienne, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen.

1.3 kmNW
WWII, D-Day and Cold War memorial and museum
Mémorial de Caen, Caen
22 min walk • The Mémorial de Caen is a poignant and comprehensive museum located in the historic city of Caen, France. Dedicated to documenting the history of the 20th century, with a significant emphasis on World War II and the D-Day landings, the museum stands as a testament...
~790 mSE
Church
Church of Saint-Pierre, Caen
13 min walk • The Church of Saint-Pierre stands as a testament to the rich religious and architectural heritage of Caen, a historic city in Normandy, France. This stunning example of Gothic architecture, with its intricate facades and soaring spires, invites visitors to explore a...
~850 mS
Elegant 11th-century abbey and cloisters
Abbey of Saint-Étienne, Caen
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Caen, France, the Abbey of Saint-Étienne stands as a testament to the city's rich medieval history. This former monastery, also known as the Abbaye aux Hommes ("Men's Abbey"), is a masterpiece of Norman Romanesque architecture and a significant...
~740 mSE
Museum, Art museum
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen, Caen
12 min walk • The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen is a fine arts museum in the French city of Caen, founded at the start of the 19th century and rebuilt in 1971 within the ducal château.
~660 mSE
Castle, ruined Norman fort and museums
Château de Caen, Caen
11 min walk • The Château de Caen is a castle in the Norman city of Caen in the Calvados département. It has been officially classed as a Monument historique since 1997.
~890 mS
Church, Gothic architecture
Church of Saint-Étienne-le-Vieux, Caen
15 min walk • The Church of Saint-Étienne-le-Vieux is a former Catholic church, today partly ruined, located in the old city of Caen, Calvados, France. It is not to be confused with the nearby Church of Saint-Étienne, the former church of the Abbaye aux Hommes. This church has been classified as a monument historique since August 22, 1903.
1.6 kmE
11th-century abbey founded by Mathilda
Abbaye aux Dames, Caen
25 min walk • The Abbey of Sainte-Trinité, better known as the Abbaye aux Dames, is a former nunnery in Caen, Normandy, now home to the Regional Council of Normandy. The complex includes the Church of Sainte-Trinité.
1.2 kmSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Théâtre de Caen, Caen
19 min walk • Théâtre de Caen, 135 bd du Maréchal Leclerc, is the principle theatre and opera house of Caen, opened in 1963.
1.3 kmSE
Church
Saint-Jean church, Caen
21 min walk • The church of Saint-Jean de Caen is the parish church of the Saint-Jean district in Caen, France. This monument is the subject of a classification as historical monuments by the list of 1840.
1.8 kmSE
Church
Église Saint-Michel-de-Vaucelles, Caen
29 min walk • The Saint-Michel church is the parish church of Vaucelles in Caen.
~660 mSW
Church
Saint-Nicolas church and cemetery, Caen
11 min walk • The church of Saint-Nicolas, sometimes called Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs, is a church founded in the 11th century in the Bourg-l'Abbé of Caen. It has been classified as a historical monument since August 20, 1913.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jardin des plantes de Caen?

Nearby attractions include St. Julian's Church, Caen (3 min walk), Université, Caen (8 min walk), Château de Caen, Caen (11 min walk), Église Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs, Caen (11 min walk).

How to get to Jardin des plantes de Caen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jardin des plantes de Caen:

Bus

Jardin des Plantes • Lines: 23, 7 (2 min walk)
Creuilly • Lines: 23 (5 min walk)

Tram

Place de la Mare • Lines: T1, T2 (7 min walk)
Université • Lines: T1, T2 (9 min walk)

Train

Caen (35 min walk)