Jardins, Jardin - Bois de Bologne, Chanel l’Iris

 

For 4 days, May 30 - June 2, the Bois de Boulogne became an olfactory experience. Usually it’s held at Tuileries but because of the Olympics 

Plus total immersion in Chanel’s purple irises in bloom at Jardins, Jardin. 

Stunning artwork by Aurore de la Morinerie.for Jardins, Jardin.

There was a long line waiting to enter the Chanel perfume exhibit.

Memories of Van Gogh Iris in Arles. 

The exhibit guides get to wear these fab Chanel rubber boots and simple rain-proof hoodies. *Note the mud/la boue caked on her boots.

I sketched the wet, droopy iris while waiting

The tours are led by botanic experts. Just 10 people at a time. So much beauty from this ugly, knobby root.

We sniffed & sniffed 👃 multiple paper touches of Chanel No.5, Comité & Pausa. Everyone’s senses were flying.

Doesn’t it remind you a little of Georges de la Tour painting of The Card Sharp.

The Chanel bottles everywhere were lovely…

Meanwhile outside, in the mud the French wait patiently.

Along with inhaling wafts of glorious Chanel No.5, try on summer straw hats 👒 at Jardins, Jardin.

All the chairs at the event were provided by Edmond & Fils.

They provide all the chairs in Paris parks.

Kids particularly, were having a ball, climbing up rope bridges,

Or playing with water in the fountains. 

Or just experiencing nature. I’m convinced all the fêtes in Paris are to provide families with activities for children. Paris is a very child conscious city 🤔

A tired person sits on the edge of a demo bubbling bath & relaxes 😊

Teenagers relaxing…

Loved ❤️ this cosy outdoor bookcase full of plants 🪴 🪴

And this fabulous arrangement of lilies.

Everyone was relaxed 😎 testing out the garden furniture.

I even found a robin in my eternal search 🔍 

The blue striped shirt 👔 was present of course.

You had to buy some peonies 🌸 just like last year at Jardins, Jardins. This is my 5th year & Jardin’s 20th. Bon Anniversaire 🎂 JJ 

Paris Parks Map in my Etsy shop.

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I must pack for Burgundy chocolate 🍫 retreat at Shannon Grochowski’s & the 2:33 train to Auxerre ! 😳