The Jardin d’Acclimatation is the amusement and leisure park of the Bois de Boulogne, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, on the edge of Neuilly-sur-Seine. Opened in 1860 and renovated in 2018, it has 45 rides, 18 hectares (44 acres) of walks and about 450 animals, according to the park. It says it is open every day of the year; basic admission costs €7 on site and the unlimited pass €29 to €52 depending on the day (prices valid until 1 November 2026). Here is how to choose between basic admission and a pass, which rides close on weekdays, how to get there by metro, and the Paris climate.
The Jardin is right next to the Fondation Louis Vuitton. To plan the rest of your stay, see our guide to visiting Paris and our other family outings: Vincennes Zoo, the Jardin des Plantes or the Aquarium de Paris.
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Jardin d’Acclimatation: key facts
- Opening: « 365 days a year » according to the park; hours vary by day (the site shows ranges from 10 am or 11 am to 6 pm or 7 pm) and exceptional closures are possible: check the calendar — checked on 23 October 2026 on jardindacclimatation.fr
- On-site prices: basic admission €7 (reduced €5); 1-day unlimited pass €29 to €52 depending on the day; free for children under 80 cm (31 in) — checked on 23 October 2026 on jardindacclimatation.fr (price list PDF)
- Online: « dated » pass (price varies with the date) or « Liberté » pass valid for 365 days (fixed price, sold online only)
- Booking: not mandatory; the park recommends arriving as soon as it opens
- Address: Carrefour des Sablons, Bois de Boulogne, 75116 Paris; metro line 1, Les Sablons station
Jardin d’Acclimatation tickets and prices
The Jardin works on two principles: a basic admission, which gives access to the park (walks, animals, play areas), and ride packages that include unlimited rides and attractions (excluding game stands). Here is the price list displayed at the ticket desks, valid until 1 November 2026:
| Package (on-site price) | Price |
|---|---|
| Basic admission, full rate (adults and children 80 cm / 31 in and over) | €7 |
| Basic admission, reduced rate (job seekers, large families, seniors) | €5 |
| Children under 80 cm (31 in), people with disabilities and their companion, recipients of the French RSA benefit | Free |
| Booklet of 10 admissions (valid 1 year) | €63 |
| Named annual membership (unlimited admission, rides excluded) | €52 |
| Single ride ticket | €4.50 |
| Booklet of 15 tickets (valid 1 year) | €55 |
| 1-day unlimited pass (admission + rides) | €29, €48 or €52 depending on the day |
| « Tribu » pass (4 unlimited passes, same day) | €94, €151 or €163 depending on the day |
| 4 pm pass (admission + rides from 4 pm, depending on crowds) | €17, €27 or €29 depending on the day |
Online, the site describes two passes: the dated 1-day pass, whose price varies with the season and date (a calendar helps you find the best rate), and the « Liberté » 1-day pass, usable on a day of your choice for 365 days, at a fixed price and sold online only. The prices page advertises an unlimited web pass « from €15 ». In every case, the pass is exchanged at the desk for a wristband. Buy on the Jardin’s official website or from recognized resellers, and check the validity date.
Basic admission or unlimited pass?
The park gives the rule itself: with children between 80 and 130 cm (31 and 51 in), it recommends the unlimited pass; if you plan to go on few rides and your children are taller than 130 cm (51 in; they do not need to be accompanied), basic admission is enough. On rainy days, the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie in La Villette is a covered fallback.
Our calculation: basic admission (€7) plus tickets at €4.50 each comes to €29.50 with 5 rides and €52 with 10. In other words, the cheapest unlimited pass (€29) pays off from 5 rides, and the most expensive (€52) from 10 rides. The booklet of 15 tickets (€55) brings each ride down to about €3.67, but it is valid for one year: worthwhile for a local who comes back, less so for a passing visitor. A child under 80 cm (31 in) can only use the Petit Carrousel, accompanied. Destination de Voyage calculation based on the official prices.
Opening hours, closing days and weekday rides
The Jardin presents itself as open 365 days a year, public holidays included. Hours change by day: on its site, it shows ranges such as « 10 am to 6 pm », « 10 am to 7 pm » or « 11 am to 6 pm », and its calendar can flag exceptional closures. Check it before you go.
An important point for families: on weekdays, other than Wednesdays, public holidays and Paris-region (zone C) school holidays, some rides are « on break ». According to the official 2026 list, the rides that stay open include Jurassic Island (360° and VR), the Grand Carrousel, the Grande Roue (Ferris wheel), the Rivière des Chèvres, the Gondoles, the Bateaux Volants, the Défi du Dragon, the Speed Rockets, the Tour de l’Horloge, the Petit Carrousel, the Aéropostale, the Canots du Lac and the Rivière Envoûtée. Closed on break days, among others: the Astrolabe, the Souris Mécaniques, the Chaises Volantes, the Chevaux Galopants, the trampolines, Tempête sur la Ferme, the Petit Train and the Guignol puppet show. In addition, on weekdays outside school holidays, each ride closes for one hour between 12 noon and 3 pm.
Our advice: if you are aiming for Guignol, the Petit Train or the big rides such as the Astrolabe, come on a Wednesday, a weekend or during zone C school holidays; on weekdays outside the holidays, basic admission or a pass at the lowest rate will make more sense given the reduced offer.
What to see at the Jardin d’Acclimatation
- The rides: 45 in all according to the park, grouped into thrills (Speed Rockets, Défi du Dragon, Astrolabe), family (Grande Roue, Grand Carrousel, Bateaux Volants), little ones (Petit Carrousel, Toupie, As du Volant), water rides (Rivière Envoûtée, Canots du Lac, Rivière des Chèvres) and game stands (paid separately).
- The Grande Volière (aviary): built in 1860 by Gabriel Davioud, in glass and cast iron, it houses more than 150 birds; you can enter the lorikeet enclosure with a keeper, depending on opening hours.
- The Ferme Saint-Hilaire (farm): presented as the oldest educational farm in Paris, with about fifty animals (goats, Ouessant sheep, donkeys, rabbits, chickens); children can enter the dwarf goat enclosure.
- The Rocher Alpin (Alpine Rock) and its alpacas, at the foot of the Fondation Louis Vuitton, which you approach with an animal keeper.
- The educational apiary and the vegetable garden, in the « Nature and Heritage » area.
- Events: for All Saints’ 2026, the park promotes a « Día de los Muertos » program with special attractions.
The park asks visitors not to feed the animals, and some enclosures may be temporarily closed for the animals’ well-being or for veterinary reasons.
When to come? Crowds and climate
The park says so in its FAQ: crowds depend largely on the weather, and the busiest days are « often weekends, holidays and public holidays, from March to September ». It recommends arriving as soon as it opens. As for climate, the Paris-Montsouris normals give the following benchmarks:
| Month | Max °C (°F) | Min °C (°F) | Rain mm (in) | Rainy days ≥ 1 mm | Sun (h/day) | Sunset (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.6 (46) | 3.2 (38) | 48 (1.9) | 9.9 | 1.9 | 5:21 pm |
| February | 8.8 (48) | 3.3 (38) | 42 (1.7) | 9.1 | 3.0 | 6:10 pm |
| March | 12.8 (55) | 5.6 (42) | 45 (1.8) | 9.5 | 4.4 | 6:55 pm |
| April | 16.6 (62) | 7.9 (46) | 46 (1.8) | 8.6 | 5.9 | 8:41 pm |
| May | 20.2 (68) | 11.1 (52) | 69 (2.7) | 9.2 | 6.5 | 9:25 pm |
| June | 23.4 (74) | 14.2 (58) | 51 (2.0) | 8.3 | 6.8 | 9:55 pm |
| July | 25.7 (78) | 16.2 (61) | 59 (2.3) | 7.4 | 7.2 | 9:49 pm |
| August | 25.6 (78) | 16.0 (61) | 58 (2.3) | 8.1 | 6.9 | 9:06 pm |
| September | 21.5 (71) | 13.0 (55) | 45 (1.8) | 7.5 | 5.8 | 8:04 pm |
| October | 16.5 (62) | 9.9 (50) | 55 (2.2) | 9.5 | 3.8 | 7:01 pm |
| November | 11.1 (52) | 6.2 (43) | 54 (2.1) | 10.4 | 2.3 | 5:10 pm |
| December | 8.0 (46) | 3.8 (39) | 62 (2.4) | 11.4 | 1.8 | 4:54 pm |
How to read it: from May to September, highs exceed 20 °C (68 °F) and you get 6 to 7 hours of sun a day, the best period for an outdoor park, but also the busiest according to the park. From November to January, it rains 10 to 11 days a month and the sun sets before 5:30 pm: a winter visit is best done in the early afternoon.
How to get to the Jardin d’Acclimatation
- Metro line 1: Les Sablons station, exit 2, then rue d’Orléans: the Sablons entrance is 150 m (492 ft) away. Or Pont de Neuilly station, for the Porte Saint-James entrance.
- RER: RER C, Neuilly-Porte Maillot or Avenue Foch stations; RER E, Neuilly-Porte Maillot station (Sablons entrance).
- Bus and tram: buses 43, 63, 73, 82, 93 and PC1; tram T3b, Porte Dauphine or Porte Maillot stops.
- Petit Train du Jardin: from Maillot station (departures at quarter past and quarter to the hour); it runs on weekends, public holidays and every day of school holidays, until dusk.
- Car: paid parking lots nearby on the Neuilly side; free street parking on Sundays and public holidays in the Bois de Boulogne.
Accessibility and services
Admission is free for people with disabilities and their companion. With a French « carte mobilité inclusion » (marked « invalidité » or « priorité »), you use a priority ticket desk, and an « easy pass » wristband gives priority access to the rides for you, your companion (aged 16 or over) and two additional people. The park rents comfort wheelchairs (€20) and strollers (€17 single, €25 double), against a €150 deposit by bank card. There are also a nursery, a Red Cross first-aid post and cash machines.
Common mistakes
- Paying for an unlimited pass on a weekday outside the holidays for Guignol or the Petit Train: they are then on break.
- Coming with a scooter, inline skates or a child’s bike without training wheels: they are prohibited (balance bikes, bikes with training wheels and three-wheeled scooters are accepted).
- Planning to pay by check (cheque): checks are not accepted.
- Bringing your dog: only guide dogs are admitted.
- Promising rides to a pregnant woman: only the Petit Train is open to her (she does, however, get a priority ticket desk).
- Letting a child under 12 come alone: the minimum age to come without an adult is 12.
Frequently asked questions
How much does admission to the Jardin d’Acclimatation cost?
On site, basic admission costs €7 (€5 at the reduced rate), free for children under 80 cm (31 in); the unlimited pass with rides costs €29, €48 or €52 depending on the day (price list valid until 1 November 2026).
Is the Jardin d’Acclimatation open every day?
Yes, the park says it is open 365 days a year, public holidays included, with varying hours and possible exceptional closures shown on its calendar.
Which metro for the Jardin d’Acclimatation?
Line 1, Les Sablons station (exit 2), 150 m (492 ft) from the Sablons entrance; or Pont de Neuilly for the Saint-James entrance.
Do you need a pass to see the animals?
No, basic admission gives access to the park, the farm and the aviary; the pass is for the rides.
Are all the rides open on weekdays?
No. Outside Wednesdays, weekends, public holidays and zone C school holidays, some are on break and each ride closes for an hour between 12 noon and 3 pm.
When is the Jardin busiest?
According to the park, on weekends, holidays and public holidays from March to September, with crowds depending heavily on the weather.
Our sources
- Jardin d’Acclimatation (jardindacclimatation.fr): prices, price list PDF valid until 1 November 2026, rides open on weekdays (2026 PDF), frequently asked questions, plan your visit, the Jardin, meet the animals, consulted on 23 October 2026
- Météo-France, Paris-Montsouris climate sheet (75114001, 75 m), 1991–2020 statistics
- Astronomical calculations: NOAA solar algorithm, applied by Destination de Voyage at the coordinates of the Météo-France Paris-Montsouris station (15th of each month, year 2027, clear horizon at sea level)
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026.