The Petites Serres were part of one of the final phases of development at Tête d'Or Park in Lyon in the late 19th century. Restored after the war, the condition of the Petites Serres is now alarming, leading to the cloture of the older sections of the greenhouses tot the plublic in 2006.
The City of Lyon, the owner, in partnership with the Botanical Garden, launched a study aimed at reimagining the Petites Serres with the goal of reorganizing the collections, perserving the built and botanical heritage and improving visitor access to highlight the biodiversity hub that the Botanical Garden's collections represent.