Mille & une orchidées 2024, Jardin des Plantes

 

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.

Not that the superb orchids

Need any extra accompaniments. 

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…”

“I was 7 or 8 when I demanded my parents give me an orchid as a gift for Christmas”. 

It’s touching to learn of the passionate obsession of these experts and adds another dimension to the orchid’s intrinsic beauty.

I was doodling ✏️ during the preview dedication naturalement.

And started painting when I got home.

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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