What is the modern name for Jardin du Roi?
Parc de Buffon
Jardin des Tuileries
Jardin des Plantes
Buffon's Grove
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The Jardin des Plantes, formerly known as the Jardin du Roi, is a prominent botanical garden and natural history museum in Paris, France. Established in 1635 as a royal garden for medicinal plants, it evolved into a comprehensive institution dedicated to scientific research, education, and public engagement. Jardin des Plantes houses extensive collections of plants, animals, and minerals, contributing significantly to the fields of botany, zoology, and geology.
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