Jardin d'Acclimatation: reviews, price 2026 and Exclusive Promo Code

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3.6/5 5 reviews
Bois de Boulogne (route de la Porte Dauphine à la Porte des Sablons), 75016 Paris, France
Bois de Boulogne (route de la Porte Dauphine à la Porte des Sablons), 75016 Paris, France
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Jardin d'acclimatation

Jardin d'Acclimatation, over 160 years of recreation in the heart of Paris

Inaugurated in 1860 by Napoleon III and his wife Eugénie, the Jardin d'Acclimatation is the oldest amusement park in France. Originally, it showcased exotic animal species unknown to Parisians at the time, including antelopes, giraffes, cheetahs, and kangaroos.

Spanning 5 hectares within the Bois de Boulogne, designed by engineer Jean-Charles Alphand, architect Gabriel Davioud, and landscape artist Jean-Pierre Barillet-Deschamps, the grounds have gradually evolved into the destination you see today.

Why visit the Jardin d'Acclimatation?

Now covering 19 hectares, the park blends rides, nature, and culture within a lush setting that few European capitals can offer just steps from downtown. It belongs to the Mairie de Paris (City of Paris), while being operated by the LVMH group, which also owns the neighboring Louis Vuitton Foundation Museum.

The site features around forty attractions, including thrill rides, boat rentals, playgrounds, a large walk-in aviary, a petting farm, and exotic birds. Seasonal events like illuminations and immersive installations regularly refresh the calendar.

What not to miss

Among the top experiences, the jardin coréen (Korean garden) and the grande volière (large aviary) offer an unexpected breath of fresh air inside an amusement park. For younger visitors, the boat ride along the rivière enchantée (enchanted river) and the salle de miroirs déformants (hall of mirrors) remain timeless classics.

The latest thrill attractions

On the thrill side, Jurassic Island : VR Xperience, opened in 2024, takes you back to the age of dinosaurs in a 4D theater equipped with virtual reality headsets, motion seats, and sensory effects. It is a brief yet remarkably immersive ride.

Since March 2025, the park has welcomed its newest roller coaster, the Défi du Dragon (Dragon's Challenge). Riding on the back of a dragon, you zoom at over 50 km/h and more than 10 metres high, moving both forwards and backwards.

Friendly tip: Download the official map from the garden website before you arrive. The park is split into four zones: Attractions and Culture, Nature and Heritage, Dining in the Garden, and Free Playgrounds. The single exit leads out through the Porte Saint-James.

Ideal for

  • Families with children of all ages
  • Spending a full day without leaving Paris
  • Combining with a visit to the Fondation Louis Vuitton
  • Nature lovers and those seeking manicured walking paths

Less suitable if

  • You are looking for international theme park-level thrills
  • Visiting solo without children and uninterested in nature or culture
  • You are on a tight budget, as individual ride tickets add up quickly

Estimated admission prices

Jardin d'Acclimatation admission rates
Ticket Type Price
Admission + rides pass combo Starting at $17* online

Prices are indicative and subject to change

Entry ticket + unlimited access from $42*Booking recommended
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Opening hours

Every day: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Winter hours (November to March): 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The park remains open on public holidays, except for exceptional closures announced on the official website.

Hours are indicative and subject to change

How long for this activity

Plan for half a day to take in the main attractions, or a full day if you are traveling with kids and want to explore the entire park.

*Information subject to change

Reviews of Jardin d'Acclimatation

Summary of 5 reviews
3.6/5
Average rating
+15 recs +16 -1 Score weighted by contributor expertise level: a recommendation from a level 3 member counts as 3.
Total recommendations

Ratings by visit type

With family
4.2
As a couple
2.6
With friends
2.4

Avygeo ranking

#323
in the world
#261
in Europe
#134
in France
#34
in Paris

Unacceptable value for money and lack of transparency !!!!! stay away !!!!!!

Huge disappointment following our visit with 7 children aged 4 to 9. The business model of this park is absurd, as they ask you to pay at every single step.

The most unacceptable part is that there is no information at the entrance mentioning that half the park is closed because of the "Japon des Lumieres" night exhibit, nor that certain rides are out of service. They make you pay full price without warning you that access is restricted. It is a blatant lack of honesty toward visitors.

Once inside, it is a mess. The train and the tower were closed, and other attractions only opened 3 hours after the park opened. For the bumper cars, count on €4 per child for only 3 minutes per ride, with a complicated system for the little ones. Even worse, for all the other attractions, the accompanying adult must also pay for a ticket to ride with a young child!

The real "Day Pass" ends up costing €44 and not €15 as one might think when reading their site. At that price, you might as well head toward real, professional theme parks.

Finally, regarding the crowds, while we respect the reception of summer camps, it is unacceptable that the park does not put a visitor quota or regulation in place to allow for fair access to the attractions. From 2 PM on, the wait becomes unbearable. At the price they charge, one expects professional flow management, not to be just walking wallets.
We felt like we were literally being treated like walking wallets. Move along and keep your budget for places that actually respect their customers.

Even stranger: it is impossible to leave a review on the site, which nonetheless claims a rating of 4.4/5. You do the math. It is a shame!
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08/03/2026

Bonjour,

Nous sommes désolés d'apprendre que votre expérience a été mauvaise.
Le tarif de 15€ est un prix d'appel accessible en période creuse.

Concernant le refus de votre avis, de quel site parlez-vous ?

Cordialement

08/03/2026

Bonjour,

Nous sommes désolés d'apprendre que votre expérience a été mauvaise.
Le tarif de 15€ est un prix d'appel accessible en période creuse.

Concernant le refus de votre avis, de quel site parlez-vous ?

Cordialement

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Activities for the kids and beautiful light trails

I went there when I was little and I have fond memories of it. I remember the goats, the sheep, and the rides. It is really the perfect place for a stroll with kids.

I came back recently to see a light display, "le Japon en lumière." Under the glow of the lanterns, I discovered the garden in a whole new way. It was very beautiful to see, and it was a hit with both the adults and the children. Too bad there were so many people.

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The perfect family outing when the weather is nice

I love coming to this park with the kids whenever the weather is nice. It is an easy drive from anywhere in the western part of Paris.
The setting is gorgeous, with plants, a little river inhabited by crayfish, and lawns. The visit to the farm is included in the entrance ticket.

And of course, there are the rides. Many are for little ones, but there are still ways to get a few thrills. Special mention by the way to the new immersive dinosaur experience, definitely worth a try :)

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Animals, rides, and nature at the gates of Paris

Great space that mixes rides, small thrill attractions, and animals (farm animals but also exotic birds). To top it all off, you are right at the gates of Paris in the Bois de Boulogne, accessible from the Sablon metro station (line 1).

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Kids' paradise

Animals, rides, gardens, a wading pool, and playgrounds. The place is a paradise for kids right in the middle of the Bois de Boulogne.

The downside: count on 5 euros for admission per person and 35 euros for 15 ride tickets. It goes fast!

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