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Visit to the Parc Floral de Paris - The Dahlias
Discovering the botanical garden of Paris
devant l’entrée du Parc Floral côté esplanade du Château
Part of the Nature activities in Paris programme
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About
October 20th 10:30 AM Parc Floral de Paris
The patios and pavilions allow us to be sheltered from the elements.
The Parc Floral is one of the 4 sites of the Botanical Garden of the City of Paris.
Created in 1969 to host an international horticultural exhibition, the Parc Floral de Paris still features nationally recognized outdoor plant collections of irises, peonies, and dahlias, including one created by the City of Paris gardeners for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with orange-red colors to evoke the Olympic flame.
Old and new features, such as the alkaline peat bog, the Garden of Evolution planted exclusively with native species of the Île-de-France region, and the Alpine garden promote the site's biodiversity. A visit to the pavilions, especially in winter, allows you to admire plants from the Jurassic era, a permanent bonsai exhibition, as well as textile and cosmetic plants.
Meeting point: in front of the Parc Floral entrance on the Château esplanade side
Our take on this event
Trade the city streets for a lush botanical retreat where nature takes center stage. From rare floral specimens to the vibrant dahlia inspired by the Olympic flame, it is the ultimate escape for those who appreciate hidden garden treasures.
Discover the floral treasures of the Parc Floral de Paris on October 20, 2026, during a specialized tour focused on dahlias. As part of the City of Paris Botanical Garden, this site showcases impressive plant collections, including a unique dahlia variety created for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This event is open to visitors aged 18 and over and runs from 10:00 to 12:00. The route is fully wheelchair accessible. Meet your guide at the entrance near the Esplanade du Château to explore this remarkable horticultural landmark in the 12th arrondissement.
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, take part in an expert-led tour of the Parc Floral de Paris, one of the four sites belonging to the City of Paris Botanical Garden. Established in 1969, the park is famous for its extensive collections of irises, peonies, and dahlias, including a special edition variety designed to reflect the colors of the 2024 Olympic flame.
The tour, scheduled from 10:30 to 12:00, offers a deep dive into the park’s diverse ecosystems, such as the alpine garden and the evolution garden featuring indigenous species. Should the weather turn, the site’s pavilions and patios provide shelter to admire bonsai displays, Jurassic-era flora, and plants used in textiles and cosmetics. The entire experience is wheelchair accessible.
This event is free under certain conditions and is restricted to adults aged 18 and older. Please gather at the entrance of the Parc Floral, located on the side of the Esplanade du Château, Cours des Maréchaux Marigny, in the 12th arrondissement, to begin your visit.
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