Animal Parade! Paris National Museum of Natural History

Bonjour
The city of flowers, Paris, France.
At the center are world-famous tourist attractions such as the Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower, offering plenty of attractions like shopping for brand-name goods and savoring authentic French cuisine.
Let me introduce you to some hidden spots in Paris.
Recommended for both first-time visitors and repeat travelers to Paris.
That is the French National Museum of Natural History in Paris.

A natural history museum consisting of six pavilions

The Paris National Museum of Natural History, one of the world's three major natural history museums, is located within a lush botanical garden.

It began as a medicinal herb garden established by former King Louis XV, and since then, it has amassed a vast collection of plants and natural history artifacts.
There are six pavilions: the botanical garden, zoo, mineral museum, fossil museum, natural history museum, and the Grand Gallery of Evolution, each requiring an entrance fee.
Each has a rich collection, so visiting them all would require several days.
Among these, the Grand Gallery of Evolution is particularly recommended.
It is a facility where animal taxidermy is dynamically displayed.

The museum is packed with stuffed animals

Contrary to its historical exterior, the interior of the building offers a stylish space.

The building is three stories high (four stories in Japanese terms), with marine animals displayed on the ground floor where the entrance is located.
There were narwhals, known as the unicorns of the sea, over 4 meters long, and the charmingly patterned spotted seals.

A spectacular animal parade

As you ascend to the upper floors, the atmosphere changes dramatically, and the animal parade unfolds before your eyes!

Leading with the savannah elephant, numerous animals such as lions, giraffes, hippos, and antelopes are displayed as if they might start moving at any moment.
The quality of the taxidermy differs from what you see in Japan, feeling more realistic.
Could the production method be different?

This space is open, allowing you to view the parade from different angles on the first, second, and third floors.
Additionally, the weather inside the museum is represented by sound and light, allowing you to experience a variety of atmospheres, from clear skies to sudden downpours.

Extinct animals in front of you

Each floor has abundant exhibits, but the room on the third floor (top floor) with taxidermy of endangered or extinct animals is a must-visit.
There were taxidermies of the thylacine and other species no longer seen in the wild, as well as a restoration of the dodo, extinct for about 400 years.

Animals I've only seen in encyclopedias appeared one after another, and as an animal lover, I was thrilled.
Additionally, for an extra fee, there is a VR experience where you can learn about extinction in an enjoyable way.

Note that the displays are only in French, so it's recommended to have a photo translation app on your phone.
It's a museum that anyone, whether they love nature and animals, are families, or couples, can enjoy.