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Paris in Bloom

Paris in Bloom

A secret spot to stop and smell the roses, literally

Catherine
May 26, 2025
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These are the peonies from the end of April

Every year around this time, I’m reminded of one of Paris’s best-kept secrets: a botanical haven quietly overlooked by tourists. For just €2.70, less than the price of a coffee, you can step into a world of meticulously landscaped gardens, where vibrant peonies and fragrant roses bloom in abundance.

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