From the Jardin des Plantes to the MacVal

On the trail of biodiversity and contemporary art & design, explore Greater Paris from the heart of the Latin Quarter to MacVal.

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A Modern Nature : Art and ecology at the Crédac in Ivry

From 6 April to 29 June 2025, the exhibition A Modern Nature at the Crédac in Ivry-sur-Seine invites 20 contemporary artists to examine our relationship with the environment and an increasingly fragile natural world.
Their works – paintings, sculptures, photographs, installations – interact with the garden of the artist Derek Jarman, who drew strength, hope and resilience from it in the face of illness.

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CURRENT EVENTS

Botanical exhibitions, artistic performances and cultural festivals: discover the top events between the Jardin des Plantes and MacVal.

ICONIC PLACES AND MONUMENTS

Admire the glasshouses of the Jardin des Plantes, visit the Gobelins district and head to the MacVal - the contemporary art museum in Val de Marne - to see the latest exhibitions.

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A nature retreat in the centre of Paris, a botanical garden at the cutting edge of research, and a living testimony …
Under the subdued light of an enormous glass roof, you can enjoy a spectacular display of life-like animals, which …
The Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) looks after more than 40 million documents collected over five centuries …
Street/neighbourhood of interest

Quartier de La Butte aux Cailles

Butte aux Cailles is located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, between Place d'Italie and Parc Montsouris. This …
The Mobilier National, a former furniture storage unit for the monarchy created in 1663 by Louis XIV and Colbert, …
Museum

Exploradôme

Exploradôme is an interactive museum for the discovery of science, multimedia and sustainable development. After 10 …
Opened at the end of 2005 in Vitry-sur-Seine, the MAC/VAL is the contemporary art museum of Val-de-Marne. Close to …
Park-garden-promenade

Roseraie du Val-de-Marne

This garden, the idea of Jules Gravereaux, was designed by landscape gardener Édouard André in 1899 and comprises …

ACTIVITIES FROM PERE LACHAISE TO THE BORDERS OF THE MARNE

Explore the galleries of the Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle, wander through the Jardin des Plantes, discover street art murals and immerse yourself in contemporary art.

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A stroll around the south-east Paris

From flower-filled alleys to art-filled wastelands, you'll find an itinerary full of surprises.

Frequently asked questions:

How and where can I buy a ticket in Paris?

From the Jardin des Plantes, take metro line 7 from Place Monge to Villejuif - Louis Aragon, then bus 172 to the MAC VAL stop. This journey of about 40 minutes takes you directly to the Musée d'Art Contemporain du Val-de-Marne.

How do I get from the Jardin des Plantes to the MAC VAL Museum of Contemporary Art?

Would you like to travel by metro, RER, bus, tram or the Montmartre funicular? Here's where you can easily get your ticket:

  • Order your Navigo Pass in just a few clicks via our official ticket office:


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  • In RATP/SNCF stations
    Go to the automatic terminals or RATP ticket offices to buy your tickets or top up your Navigo pass.