Marché aux fleurs - Ile de la Cité
Marché aux fleurs - Ile de la Cité
3.8
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Neighborhood: Ile de la Cité
Two islands sit in the middle of the Seine at the very heart of Paris. The more majestic one, Ile de la Cité, sparkles with history. This is the birthplace of Paris, the home of the Gothic Sainte-Chapelle, and the site of the prison where Marie Antoinette was held before her execution. Tourists flock to see the iconic Notre Dame and the beautiful bridges that straddle the Seine. Ile Saint-Louis, the more provincial island, welcomes you with cozy traditional eateries, small boutiques, and what some people say is the best ice cream in the city. This is essential Paris from its very beginnings to its modern appeal.
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- Cité • 1 min walk
- Saint-Michel – Notre-Dame • 4 min walk
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worleybird98
Hudson, OH984 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
We had just toured Sainte Chappelle, and worked our way over to see this amazing indoor/outdoor flower market. A beautiful variety of all types of plants and flowers, and a lot of neat items for your garden or your interior plantings. We enjoyed our stroll through this market and would encourage people to visit if you're in the area.
Written January 16, 2025
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Janis L
Tiburon, CA196 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Though I knew it wouldn't really live up to my memories of muy past visit - June 20 years ago. But I still had to go and there were lovely stalls, some leftover Christmas flora and, of course, the birds. I really would recommend visiting during warmer seasons for the variety of colors and scents, it was worth returning to this market that astonished me nearly two decades ago.
Written January 19, 2020
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Tunaidi
Baltimore1,253 contributions
Mar 2022
Marche aux Fleurs is rather small. If you're in the area, it wouldn't hurt to stop by and take a peak. However, don't expect to be blown away. There are, of course, flower vendors, some garden supplies, and bird sellers.
Written April 14, 2022
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DanyEarth
Paris, France33,327 contributions
Nov 2024 • Friends
Ile de la Cité , Paris , which is the major historic site , has the most representative remains of the Capital , such as Notre Dame Cathedral , the Conciergerie or the Sainte Chapelle . Only one place with an outdated charm for lovers of flowers and plants of all origins is "The Queen Elizabeth Flower Market II . This market, which dates from 1809 , underwent successive improvements until 1924 when the pavilions seen today are installed. This place is conducive to strolling before deciding to buy his favorite ornament , flowers or green plant or floral decoration. Walking in the alleys in a bucolic setting, we discover the stands where a profusion of floral arrangements are presented , sometimes exotic potted plants!! This is a pleasant recreation for me when I visit Ile de la Cité . During her stays in Paris , Queen Elizabeth II often came to visit this place, which bears her name!
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Written November 1, 2024
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA19,489 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Even on a cold winter day, this flower market was a delight. Full of color and full of activity. It may be the biggest flower market in the city and certainly has a history in this excellent location on Ile de la Cite, next to the Metro station.
Written March 21, 2024
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Elizabeth H
Corpus Christi, TX333 contributions
Jul 2022
We stumbled upon this heading to the metro and we ended up getting all our gifts for others at a lavender shop. Lovely little place if you are in the area. We were not here for the bird market. And supposedly its the oldest flower market in Europe.
Written July 22, 2022
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Jan W
Geelong, Australia70 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
We recently had the pleasure of visiting the oldest market in Paris established in 1808 the Flower Market "Marche aux fleurs" on the I'le de la Cite. An absolutely stunning display of beautiful flowers and plants including azaleas, rhododendrons, hydrangeas and so much more. The scent in the air as you walk through is just beautiful. So many colours it was perfect for photos. There is a gift shop and other areas selling such things as lavender bags and soaps. Whether or not you are into gardening this attraction is an absolute must when you are visiting Paris.
Written May 20, 2015
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JenW
1 contribution
Sep 2019 • Solo
Animal lovers stay away!
I was at Marche aux fleurs bird market this afternoon and along with several other people was shocked by the conditions of the animals for sale.
Small animals (mice, rabits, guinea pigs) were housed in dirty overcrowded cages. Some were visibly sick or injured.
The sellers didn't care.
So disappointed to see animals treated this way in a world class city. Completely ruined my day.
I was at Marche aux fleurs bird market this afternoon and along with several other people was shocked by the conditions of the animals for sale.
Small animals (mice, rabits, guinea pigs) were housed in dirty overcrowded cages. Some were visibly sick or injured.
The sellers didn't care.
So disappointed to see animals treated this way in a world class city. Completely ruined my day.
Written September 8, 2019
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Barbara Bashtrap
1 contribution
Jan 2019 • Friends
I believe this market should be shut down. There are obvious signs of animal cruelty. I don't even consider myself an animal activist-- but I am an ordinary person alarmed by the mistreatment of these birds. They are crammed into cages, they cannot fly, and many of them have visible injuries. Some are so skinny they appear on the brink of death. It is no way to treat animals and surely anybody in their right mind would take their business elsewhere. I will be contacting the correct french authorities with my concerns.
Written January 13, 2019
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Agnes R
Copenhagen, Denmark5 contributions
May 2017 • Family
We visited it on Sunday, where it is also a bird market, and while at first we were excited to see and hear all those birds, it quickly became clear that money is well weighed over animal welfare. Way too many birds are crammed into tiny tiny cages, with no room to fly or move very much. Many birds looked stressed and I noticed multiple that were clearly sick without treatment. Makes me sad to watch.
The flower market looked very nice though.
The flower market looked very nice though.
Written May 29, 2017
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Does anyone know if the market operates on Easter Sunday?
Written July 5, 2018
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