Wander through this historic open-air market along the Seine overflowing with floral blooms and songbirds.
Why Go: Charming spot to enjoy colorful flowers and observe Parisian birds up close.
For Those Who: Love wandering through flower markets, appreciate birdwatching, look for lively local spots off the tourist track.
Tucked away in Place Louis-Lépine on the Ilê de la Cité, this vibrant market offers a little slice of countryside in the city. Stalls burst with diverse floral blooms while bird vendors sell and care for a charming array of exotic avians.
Admire mounds of peonies, roses, lilies, and other blossoms, inhaling the perfume in the air. Listen to the pleasant chirping of canaries, finches, and parakeets, hoping to find new homes. Sample honey produced right in Paris from urban beehives.
Soak up the liveliness as Parisians carefully select flowers and check in on their feathered friends visiting the market—a testament to the city’s joie de vivre in an unexpected oasis. Don't miss this hidden neighborhood gem near Notre Dame.
What You Need to Know: The market runs from 8am-7:30pm daily except Mondays located along Quai de la Mégisserie. Metro: Cité.
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