The prettiest and most pure of exhibitions đ is again, near our lodges for its tenth version! Mille et une orchidĂ©es (1001 Orchids) presents 700 orchids in all (virtually 1001, however whoâs counting?) with new associated occasions and âa pure presentation enriched with spectacular buildingsâ!
The Jardin des Plantes is spectacular at any time of yr, however for one thing really jaw-dropping, we suggest going to see the Mille et une orchidĂ©es exhibition within the backyardâs hothouses, particularly as this yrâs tenth anniversary version will virtually actually be extra exuberant than any of the earlier ones.
Youâll enter by way of what’s described as âa cascade of golden orchidsâ, whereupon youâll have the selection between two signposted walks, one curated by the employees of the backyard and one other from StĂ©phane Marie who has a gardening programme on French TV referred to as âSilence ça pousseâ.
One of many sturdy factors of those displays will virtually actually be the three metre-high construction that includes at least 400 vegetation! This we now have to seeâŠ
There are additionally plenty of workshops on supply, recommendation out there about repotting and taking good care of your orchids, a stage present referred to as âConcerning the sexuality of orchidsâ đ€, a 150mÂČ storeâŠ
For many who perceive a little bit French, the complete programme is under (or you possibly can test it out on-line as a PDF right here).
The Mille et une OrchidĂ©es exhibition is within the hothouses of the Jardin des Plantes (right here) from eighth February â sixth March 2023
Open every single day besides Tuesdays from 10am-5pm (6pm beginning 2nd March). Final ticket 45 minutes earlier than closing
Admission: a really affordable 7⏠/ 5⏠(on-line ticket gross sales right here)
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