From the Jardin des Plantes to the MacVal

Discovering Greater Paris: from the Jardin des Plantes to the MAC VAL

• Current events
• Iconic places and monuments
• Activities from the Jardin des Plantes to the MAC VAL
• A stroll around the south-east of Paris

Discover the interactive map of the neighbourhood

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.

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.

A stroll around the south-east Paris

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

Discover all our walks

A bucolic walk around the montsouris park

The treasures of the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle de Paris

A walk through the villages of the 13th arrondissement

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:
  
  
  GET MY NAVIGO PASS
  
  

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