Photo : Emilie Chaix / Ville de Paris
Visit to the Paris horticultural production greenhouses in Rungis
Technical feats for the capital's floral display
Serres de production horticoles de Paris
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11/25/26 at 2:30 PM The Paris horticultural production greenhouses in Rungis 94
A technical visit, under three hectares of greenhouses, where the City of Paris gardeners produce the thousands of plants needed to decorate the flowerbeds of the capital. Let's discover the seeders, transplanters, mobile shelves for transporting plants, and other tools necessary for horticultural activities.
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Go behind the scenes of the city's green spaces and uncover the vast production center where thousands of blooms begin their journey. It is a rare chance to step inside the horticultural engine room that keeps Paris in full flower all year round.
Discover the hidden side of Paris's greenery on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, with a tour of the city's horticultural production greenhouses in Rungis. From 14:00 to 16:00, you will explore three hectares of facilities where gardeners cultivate thousands of plants destined for the capital's flowerbeds. You will see technical equipment in action, including sowing machines, transplanters, and mobile plant transport systems. This technical visit, intended for participants aged 18 and over, is available for free under certain conditions. It provides a unique opportunity to witness the professional horticultural processes that sustain the floral beauty of Paris throughout the year.
On Wednesday, November 25, 2026, visit the horticultural production greenhouses located at 27 avenue de Fresnes in Rungis. Running from 14:30 to 16:00, this technical tour takes you inside a sprawling three-hectare facility responsible for producing the vast array of plants used in Parisian flowerbeds.
Guided by city gardeners, you will gain insight into the methods used to manage such a large-scale horticultural operation. The tour highlights the specialized machinery essential to the process, such as sowing and transplanting equipment, as well as the mobile tablet systems used to transport seedlings throughout the greenhouses.
Attendance is restricted to individuals aged 18 and over. The tour is free of charge, subject to specific conditions. This is a rare chance to understand the labor and technology involved in maintaining the floral landscape of Paris, far from the city's public parks.
