Jardin d'Acclimatation Unlimited Rides Day Pass Tickets Paris

The Jardin d'Acclimatation in the Bois de Boulogne

The Jardin d'Acclimatation opened in 1860 under Napoleon III as a place to acclimatise exotic plants and animals, and it has been a favourite family destination in Paris ever since. It sits inside the Bois de Boulogne, the huge park on the western side of the city, so a visit combines fun-fair thrills with tree-lined paths and open lawns.

Today it is best known as a children's amusement park in Paris, a place where several generations have ridden carousels and eaten picnics. If you are wondering whether the Jardin d'Acclimatation is worth visiting with kids, the answer is yes for families who want an outdoor day out that is easy to organise and safe to explore.

Unlimited rides and activities

The day pass gives you unlimited use of roughly forty-two rides and activities, from gentle carousels and boat rides for small children to faster rides for older kids and teenagers. There is no need to count tickets or pay ride by ride, so a family can go back to their favourite attraction as often as they like. Feeding the lorikeets and the game stands are not part of the unlimited pass.

Some rides have minimum height limits, which are posted at each entrance, and children under 80 centimetres can enter the park without using the rides. Queues are shortest in the morning, and the largest crowds arrive in the afternoon on weekends and holidays.

Animals, shows and green spaces

Between rides, there is plenty to see. The garden still has small animal areas, playgrounds, lawns and shady spots that make it easy to slow down, and puppet shows and other performances appear on the programme during busy periods. Many families bring a picnic or eat at the restaurants and snack stands inside the park.

The garden can be combined with a walk in the surrounding Bois de Boulogne, and the Fondation Louis Vuitton, a striking modern art museum, stands next door if you have older visitors who would like to add a cultural stop. It is not part of this pass.

Getting to the Jardin d'Acclimatation and the best time to visit

The easiest route is metro Line 1 to Les Sablons, a short walk from the entrance; from Porte Maillot on the same line, a seasonal shuttle train also runs to the garden. If you are asking how to get to the Jardin d'Acclimatation from central Paris, allow about thirty minutes on the metro.

For the best time to visit, choose a weekday in spring or early autumn, when the weather is pleasant and crowds are smaller. Opening hours and the rides in operation change by season, so check the date you pick. Your option is linked to the season of your visit.