We were in Paris at the weekend and were lucky enough to spend some time at the 'Marche aux Fleurs'. It is a very popular flower market situated between Sainte Chappelle and Notre Dame in the heart of the Ile de la Citie.
It has attracted gardeners and tourists alike since the early 1800s and is both under cover of pavillions dating back to this time and in the open air. It is famed for its vast array of plants and offers a huge selection of seasonal plants, shrubs, greenery, exotic plants and magnificent orchids. It also offers many interesting stalls full of trinkets and garden paraphernalia. On Sundays it is transformed with a bird market too and all the accessories you may need to keep birds.
It is a picturesque delight to the senses and has been described as the most fragrant stop along the banks of the River Seine. Artists, poets and writers often come looking for inspiration to this most peaceful and quirky spot set between the urban developments of many centuries. It is a little oasis, a quaint place to be enthralled, where you can escape in tranquility and beauty for a time.
Have a little wander round for a taste of what you may find...
Open daily from 8am until 7.30pm
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