Jardin de l’État

The Jardin de l'État, formerly known as the Jardin du Roy, is a historic botanical garden on the island of , found in the capital . Planted with trees and spices taken from outside the island by Pierre Poivre, the garden is home to a natural history museum opened in August 1855.
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  • Opening hours: Tuesday—Sunday 6:00 AM—6:00 PM
  • Type: Park
  • Description: Historic garden in Saint-Denis, Réunion

Places of Interest

Highlights include Villa du Général and Maison Timol.

Historic house
is a historic house.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Saint-Denis and Saint-Jacques.

is the capital of , and the city with the most inhabitants on the island. It hosts all the important administrative offices, and is also a cultural centre with numerous museums.

Suburb
Photo: Thierry Caro, Public domain.
is a suburb.

Village
is a settlement within the commune of , located along the north coast of the island of . is located near the settlement. is situated 2½ km west of Jardin de l’État.

Jardin de l’État

Latitude
-20.88689° or 20° 53′ 13″ south
Longitude
55.4508° or 55° 27′ 3″ east
Elevation
47 metres (154 feet)
Open location code
5HFQ4F72+68
Open­Street­Map ID
way 30762346
Open­Street­Map feature
leisure=­park
Geo­Names ID
11951303
Wiki­data ID
Q3162482
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Spanish—“Jardin de l’État” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as La Source and La Providence.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Muséum d’histoire naturelle and Place du Jardin de l’Etat.

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