Photo : @antoine chaumeil
Herbariums and Grass & Lock Herbariums
As every year, children from the 18th district exhibit the plant heritage of the arrondissement.
Centre Paris Anim' Jean-Michel Martial (Paris 18th)
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In November, the summer harvest by the Cugnot leisure center, accompanied by Antoine Chaumeil, sits alongside his Île-de-France Lock Herbarium in this exhibition.
The summer harvest was carried out in the roof garden of the center in September 2026.
These plates will join the annual Herbier en herbe (Budding Herbarium) exhibition presented at the district town hall in May 2027.
Our take on this event
A rare intersection of urban greenery and scientific curiosity awaits those who appreciate the subtle details of nature. Take a quiet moment to admire these delicate pressed-plant displays that transform common canal weeds into works of art.
Throughout November, the Centre Paris Anim' Jean-Michel Martial presents the exhibition Herbiers et herbe & Herbiers d'écluses. From 4 November to 28 November 2026, this showcase highlights a botanical collaboration between artist Antoine Chaumeil and children from the Cugnot leisure centre. Visitors can explore local flora through summer harvest samples taken from the centre's rooftop, alongside detailed herbarium studies of the locks of the Île-de-France region. This cultural event is free to attend and fully accessible to visitors in wheelchairs, as well as those with visual or cognitive impairments, ensuring a welcoming environment for all.
Between 4 November and 28 November 2026, discover the Herbiers et herbe & Herbiers d'écluses exhibition at the Centre Paris Anim' Jean-Michel Martial. The display features two distinct botanical collections: herbarium boards created by the children of the Cugnot leisure centre following their summer harvest on the centre's rooftop in September 2026, and the Herbier d'écluses d'Île-de-France project led by artist Antoine Chaumeil.
This exhibition offers a unique look at local nature and the artistic process behind these collections. It serves as a precursor to the annual Herbier en herbe exhibition, which is scheduled for May 2027 at the 18th arrondissement town hall. The event is open to the public with free admission throughout the month.
The venue is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that the exhibition space is accessible to wheelchair users. Furthermore, the installation is adapted to accommodate blind or visually impaired visitors, as well as those with cognitive disabilities, providing a thoughtful experience for every guest in the heart of the 18th arrondissement.
