Mille et Une Orchidées, Jardin des Plantes

 

On Tuesday I went to the celebration of the 10th anniversary edition of "A Thousand & One Orchids"

I visited last year 

But this year was a special celebration.

There are 2 pathways to follow inside les grandes serres. 

One designed by Stéphane Marie (from the program "Silence, ça pousse"/Silence, it’s growing). 

The other route by the museum team of gardeners and botanists.

Just being inside this tropical forest in the middle of Paris

Is the best escape from Paris’ grey skies.. And you can climb up several levels to view the panorama of the greenhouse.

Plus background birdsong transports you instantly away.

A spectacular ‘tree’ of orchids reaching to the ceiling was created for the 1001 Orchidée celebration.

The annual exhibition is on from 8 Février- 6 Mars

With 700 orchid varieties to discover and many animations.

Everyone runs to Jardins Luxembourg and forgets the wonders of Jardin des Plantes . Remember the snow leopard from their menagerie.

An exciting Felins/cats exhibition is coming up 22, March at the muséum national d’Histoire naturelle in the Jardins.

The best place to be during cherry blossom time is Jardin des Plantes.

I enjoyed making contour drawings ✏️ at the exhibition. It’s fun  to try.

Then painting orchids 

At home from the sketches and photos.

You can access the Jardin by Metro, bus or on foot. 

*Be sure and book your ticket (5-7€)before going.