No parrots 🦜 were invited
To the 11th edition of Mille & Une Orchidées 2024 at le Jardin des Plants.
Solely my addition. Though it might be fun to have some tropical birds 🦜 flying around, if somewhat impractical.
I was thinking some Bossa Nova playing in the background might add to the tropical 🌴 atmosphere 👍 la la la
Mille et Une Orchidées is held annually every February in le Grand Serre/the big jungle in the park.
The Garden is accessible via 57 rue Cuvier, 75005.
Hours from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (6 p.m. from February 28), except Tuesdays. Cost 7 x 9€ On through March 4th.
The white tents on the left provide instant gratification post-show. You can buy your own orchid to bring home and cherish.
The theme of the show changes every year. Last year’s show was a 10th birthday 🎂 celebration.
I’ve been going since 2017. The 2024 edition focuses on orchid professionals. You have the opportunity to read the testimonies of gardeners, botanists, producers, enlightened amateurs.
“It’s 36 years I have been working in the Serres d’Auteuil. I started by chance as an apprentice in 1987…”
It’s touching to learn of the passionate obsession of these experts and adds another dimension to the orchid’s intrinsic beauty.
Everyone tells you the benefits of a walk in the park. 5 minutes walking in nature improves mood, self-esteem, and relaxation.
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Imagine immersion in a real jungle 🌴 in the middle of Paris
I love orchids. I have a few but struggle to get them to bloom. One has a stalk and will bloom very soon. Nice thing is the blooms last a long time. Beautiful show. I would have a ver difficult time choosing one to take home!
ReplyDeleteI didn’t use to appreciate them. Now I find them so seductive
DeleteLove your sketches and paintings from this beautiful show!
ReplyDeleteThank you ☺️❤️
DeleteBeautiful, Carol! Did one go home with you??
ReplyDeleteNo, the orchid shop was not open for the preview
DeleteBotanical shows/gardens are very wonderful. Living in Orlando FL once, I joined Leu Gardens, walking there on many days. Florida Botanical Garden at Heritage Village in Largo, another fave & free to public. Received the bookstore letter earlier this month. Enjoying it! Thank you! Carol C.
ReplyDeleteThank you Carol ❤️ cultivated gardens are special places.
DeleteI think most visitors got Luxembourg jardins. I used to go every trip.
And now it is not so close to me…
You reminded me of Jardín Botánico de Río de Janeiro. Tropical gardens are the best 🦜🌴
DeleteI LOVE this post about the orchid show. Wish I was there to see “feel” it! A.M.
ReplyDeleteBonjour, wonderful photos and paintings especially as we are still in dreary winter. We have tried to buy you a coffee via PayPal…doesn’t seem to work?
ReplyDeleteI just checked.
DeleteNow you have to agree first it seems 🤔 Patricia
Carol I admire (envy) your energy and enthusiasm to enjoy Paris to the fullest!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your wonderful posts ❤️
Does one have a choice?
DeleteI never had this much fun in New York ☺️❤️
I love the orchid with the black center. Lynne
ReplyDeleteOrchids are magical! What a lovely space and you are able to enjoy spending time soaking it all in without the crowds.🗼❤️
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful post! And, surprisingly I spotted a small parrot in Luxembourg gardens a couple of months ago!
ReplyDeleteWhere? I’m going to Luco 🦜
DeleteWhat a fabulous wash of color! It must have been just heavenly in there!
ReplyDeleteAhh…it was indeed Jeanie 🌴 Your artist’s eye 👁️ can see it
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