# Jardin de l'Hôtel de Villeroy

> garden in 7th arrondissement of Paris, France

**Wikidata**: [Q105096128](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105096128)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/jardin-de-l-hotel-de-villeroy

## Summary
The Jardin de l'Hôtel de Villeroy is a garden located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France. Situated on the rue de Varenne, it is also known as the "jardin du ministère de l'Agriculture" and is officially recognized as a site listed in the general inventory of cultural heritage.

## Key Facts
- **Location:** 7th arrondissement of Paris, France
- **Street Address:** Rue de Varenne
- **Coordinates:** Latitude 48.85601, Longitude 2.31886
- **Also Known As:** Jardin du ministère de l'Agriculture
- **Heritage Status:** Listed in the general inventory of cultural heritage (Inventaire général du patrimoine culturel)
- **Mérimée Reference ID:** IA75000005
- **Classification:** Instance of a garden
- **Wikimedia Commons Category:** Jardin de l'Hôtel de Villeroy

## FAQs
**Where is the Jardin de l'Hôtel de Villeroy located?**
The garden is situated in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France, specifically on the rue de Varenne.

**What is the heritage status of the garden?**
The site is listed in the general inventory of cultural heritage, holding the Mérimée ID IA75000005.

**Is the garden known by any other names?**
Yes, it is alternatively known as the "jardin du ministère de l'Agriculture."

## Why It Matters
The Jardin de l'Hôtel de Villeroy serves as a distinct example of a planned landscape within a dense urban environment. As a space set aside for the display and enjoyment of plants, it functions as an artificial geographic object and exterior space primarily used for pleasure. Its inclusion in the general inventory of cultural heritage underscores its architectural and historical value within the Parisian landscape. By providing a green space on the rue de Varenne, it contributes to the cultural and environmental fabric of the 7th arrondissement.

## Notable For
- Being officially listed in the general inventory of cultural heritage with the identifier IA75000005.
- Its specific location on the historic rue de Varenne in Paris.
- Its association with the Ministry of Agriculture, reflected in its alias "jardin du ministère de l'Agriculture."
- Functioning as a planned space for the cultivation and enjoyment of plants, distinct from utilitarian spaces like kitchen gardens.

## Body

### Location and Geography
The Jardin de l'Hôtel de Villeroy is geographically situated in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France. Its precise coordinates are 48.85601 latitude and 2.31886 longitude. The garden is specifically located on the rue de Varenne, a notable street in the city.

### Definition and Classification
The entity is classified as an instance of a **garden**. In this context, a garden is defined as a planned space set aside for the display, cultivation, and enjoyment of plants. It is considered an artificial geographic object and an exterior space primarily used for pleasure.

As a garden, the Jardin de l'Hôtel de Villeroy falls under the broader subclass of landscape, exterior space, workplace, and architectural structure. It is distinct from a kitchen garden and is studied within the fields of landscape architectural studies and garden history. Technical classifications for the "garden" type include the OpenStreetMap tag `leisure=garden` and the Geonames feature code S.GDN.

### Heritage and Protection
The garden holds a specific heritage designation: it is listed in the general inventory of cultural heritage (Inventaire général du patrimoine culturel). This status is supported by a reference in the Base Mérimée (Identifier: IA75000005), a database of architectural heritage maintained by the French Ministry of Culture.

### Nomenclature and Media
The garden is known by the alias **jardin du ministère de l'Agriculture**. It is documented in Wikimedia Commons under the category "Jardin de l'Hôtel de Villeroy." An image of the site, titled `Hôtel_de_Villeroy_(rue_de_Varenne)_-_Parc_5.JPG`, was captured on September 20, 2015, and serves as a visual record of the location. The entity has a sitelink count of 1, indicating a connected presence across knowledge bases.

## References

1. Base Mérimée