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The Jardin des Plantes is a historic botanical garden and the primary site of the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle in Paris, France. Established nearly 400 years ago as a royal medicinal garden and reorganized as a public botanical facility in the 1790s, the property features extensive plant collections, specialized greenhouses, two small ponds, and numerous statues, alongside historic structures such as the former Church of Saint-Samson.
The jardin des plantes d'Angers (4 hectares) is a municipal park and botanical garden located on Place Pierre Mendès France, Angers, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, France. It is open daily without charge.
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Muséum des sciences naturelles
The museum tells the story of man since prehistoric times, with a special focus on the environment and ecology. It is home to an exceptional collection of artefacts, on display to the public, showcasing the diversity of the natural world and the evolution of nature.
The Jardin du Mail is a historic 19th-century French formal garden located in the city center of Angers, France, situated directly opposite the town hall. Designed in its current layout by landscape architect André Leroy, the public park features symmetrical flowerbeds, a central fountain, an ornate 19th-century bandstan, tree-lined promenades, and several classical sculptures.
Musée Pincé
This museum is in the 16th-century Pincé residence. It is a museum which primarily focuses on the classical world. In line with this Classical focus the museum includes a selection of Greek & Roman artifacts including pottery & glasswork. There are similar items also on show to commemorate Ancient Egypt, China & Japan also.
Cathédrale Saint-Maurice d'Angers
Angers Cathedral was constructed primarily in the 12th and 13th centuries. It is renowned for its harmonious blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles, characterized by its distinctive twin spires and richly decorated portal. Inside, visitors can admire an impressive collection of medieval stained glass, including the remarkable 12th-century “Tree of Jesse” window.
Musée Jean-Lurçat
Housed in the 12th century St. Jean’s Hospital buildings. Since 1967, “Le chant du monde” (the song of the earth) by Jean Lurçat is displayed in the patients’ ward. Hanging on the wall is a modern replica of the Apocalypse tapestry of Angers, which Lurçat discovered in 1937.
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Since 1796 the Museum of Fine Arts has been housed in the Barrault residence, a late-15th-century private home. The collection includes paintings by painters such as Chardin, Watteau, Fragonard, Boucher, David and Ingres). The collection also includes Goldsmith’s work, enamel, and ivory arts.