Lizbeth Peralta Lizbeth Peralta

SPRING IS HERE!!!

After a long cold long winter here in Paris, Spring is finally here!!!! Now is the time to let go of your fur coats and enjoy the blossoming flowers of Spring! From tulips to cherry blossoms, from blossoming roses to whispering magnolias, Paris is truly a Spring dream like no other city in the world. As is in the song by Edith Piaf, “La vie en rose!" Time to make the most of it.

The Spring season, this 2026 year, starts on March 20th. Accordingly, we must “Spring our clocks forward,” losing one hour of sleep, although gaining more waking light hours. Therefore, allowing for the staying out later so to enjoy the blossoming flowers of Paris that makes it “oh so” magical. The colorful awake time is now!

In review, so that the most of a Spring in Paris can be had, I have compiled a list of wonderful places within the greater Paris region so to enjoy "la vie en rose,” the blossoming Spring flowers across Paris. Whether if you are seeking to have a picnic within an orchard of ancient Cherry blossoms, a promenade amongst blooming roses, or a Easter egg hunt next to brightly colored tulips, enjoying such beautiful and magical Spring time activities can be had by way of my list. Not to mention, the free tours provided by “Best of Paris Tours” often covers many of the locations with blossoming flowers found through out Paris.

Suggested activities:

  • Enjoy the stunning cherry blossoms at the Parc de Sceaux from late march to mid April in celebration of the Japanese tradition of hanami. As the event is quite an anticipated and popular event, as thousands head to the park each year, reservations must be had so to be able to have a picnic in the middle of the picturesque, reminscant of of a Hollywood movie scene, orchards, although strolls can be had without reservation.

  • Cherry blossoms can also be enjoyed in a stroll or picnic, within the Paris region, although timing is everything as the bloom only last for a few weeks between late march and mid April, within the following locations:

    • Square Jean-XXIII

    • Square René-Viviani (home to the oldest tree in Paris)

    • Jardin des Plantes

    • Jardin Tino-Rossi

    • Square Gabriel Pierne

    • Jardins Trocadero

    • Jardin des Tuileries

    • Père-Lachaise

  • Discover the world's first rose garden, created in 1894, L'Haÿ-les-Roses in the Val-de-Marne, an enchanting rose garden open from May to September.

  • Wisteria, another early Spring time favorite, in bloom from April to May, can be enjoyed at the following locations:

    • Façade of Au Vieux Paris d’Arcole

    • Rue de Fourcy

  • Tulips within the month of April can be enjoyed within the following locatons:

    • Jardin des Plantes,

    • Jardin du Luxembourg,

    • Jardin des Tuileries,

    • Bagatelle Park,

    • Parc floral de Paris.

  • Irises, also in bloom in April, can be found within the following locations:

    • Paris Floral Park

    • Jardin des Plantes,

  • Rose Gardens, a mid Spring and Summer favorite, can be enjoyed within the Paris region within the following locations:

    • Roseraie du Jardin des Plantes,

    • Bagatelle Park.

    So take out your walking shoes and picnic baskets and head out to the formentioned locations bringing forth the “Paris-dise” spring dream vacation you have always longed for.

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