Viewpoints · Saint-Denis
Jardin de l'État
The North
Why go
A former acclimatisation garden created in the 18th century to introduce tropical and medicinal plants, now a public botanical and historic garden in the heart of Saint-Denis. The grand central vista leads to the Natural History Museum, housed in the former Legislative Palace. A shady, peaceful space right in the town centre.
On site
- Botanical walk
- Visit to the Natural History Museum (Muséum d'Histoire naturelle)
- Relaxing in a historic garden
Access
Saint-Denis, main entrance on rue de Paris, opposite the Parc de la Providence.
Facilities
- Natural History Museum
- Shady paths
- Rest areas
- Free entry
Sources (2)
- https://www.departement974.fr/actualite/jardin-de-letat-patrimoine-departemental-de-reunion
- https://www.departement974.fr/actualite/reglement-interieur-jardin-de-letat-2026
