One in all our favorite occasions is again simply in time for the start of the top of winter 😜 – Mille et une orchidées (1,001 Orchids) within the hothouses on the Jardin des Plantes (not removed from our motels), a jawdropping presentation of the world’s most stunning orchids!
The eleventh version of Mille et une orchidées presents some unimaginable flowers, however the occasion additionally explains to guests how the superb vegetation are cultivated, and how one can make successful of your personal orchids at residence.
There are two trails to observe, one designed by the workers of the Jardin des Plantes’ hothouses (the place the occasion is held) and the Versailles-Chèvreloup Arboretum – each of that are linked to the Pure Historical past Museum – and one other created by Alain Delavie, recognized for being head of editorial at gardening journal Rustica.
Final 12 months, there was a three-metre excessive construction with 400 vegetation on it, so anticipate a equally spectacular presentation this 12 months too.
Mille et un orchidées has additionally invited 5 of the largest French orchid nurseries to current their most stunning specimens – Orchidium, Vacherot & Lecoufle, Orchidées du Val d’Yerres, Ryanne Orchidée and Cour des Orchidées – and two specialist associations can be current to offer recommendation and reply your questions: the French Orchids Federation and the French Affiliation for the Tradition and Safety of Orchids.
And to complete off your go to, try the 150m² reward store with vegetation and different orchid-related objects. Nice for uncommon items!
The exhibition Mille et une Orchidées is within the hothouses of the Jardin des Plantes (right here) from eighth February – 4th March 2024
Open each day besides Tuesdays from 10am-5pm (6pm beginning 1st March). Final ticket one hour earlier than closing
Admission: 9€ / 7€ (on-line ticket gross sales right here)
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