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I am back in my eternal Paris, never too far from it but now just around the corner , I like to update this older post with new text and links for you and me, I am going to tell you about the flower and birds market at Cité . I believe done some reference to it in my previous posts on Paris but never a single post on it and it is deserving of one, me think My dear late wife Martine came here and took me here first , many memories she loves the gardens and gardening. I just carried the bags ! Therefore, here is my take on the marché aux fleurs of Paris, part II  !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.

The market is nestled on the Île de la Cité, the Marché aux Fleurs et Oiseaux (see post) or flower and bird market ,since 2014 call the Queen Elizabeth II Flower Market, has been an institution since it settled there at the dawn of the 19C. Located at the exit of metro Cité, this picturesque market has kept its charm and authenticity despite the thousands of tourists who flock every day to go to the nearby monuments.  It is located on Place Louis-Lépine. It is surrounded by the quai de la Corse along the Seine river, the building housing the commercial courthouse along the rue Aubé , that of the police headquarters bordered by the rue de Lutèce, and the Hotel-Dieu separated by the rue de la Cité. Most of the flower market is housed in six metal pavilions on both sides of tree-lined avenues. The loop formed by the Allée Célestin-Hennion is the main internal service road. Some of the flower shops are located at the northern end of the market, on the north sidewalk of the quai de la Corse, in dismountable premises next to the stone parapet overlooking the Seine river. Cité (see pic) is a metro station on line 4 ,located in the 4éme arrondissement of Paris. The station has a single entrance at Place Louis-Lépine, opening onto the right of no, 2 of this square. Consisting of a fixed staircase, it is decorated with a Guimard kiosk. There is another disused exit, on the western part of the flower market, also still visible.

The market is nestled on the Île de la Cité, the Marché aux Fleurs et Oiseaux or flower and bird market ,since 2014 call the Queen Elizabeth II Flower Market, has been an institution since it settled there at the dawn of the 19C. Located at the exit of metro Cité, this picturesque market has kept its charm and authenticity despite the thousands of tourists who flock every day to go to the nearby monuments.  It is located on Place Louis-Lépine. It is surrounded by the quai de la Corse along the Seine river, the building housing the commercial courthouse along the rue Aubé , that of the police headquarters bordered by the rue de Lutèce , and the Hotel-Dieu separated by the rue de la Cité. Most of the flower market is housed in six metal pavilions on both sides of tree-lined avenues. The loop formed by the Allée Célestin-Hennion is the main internal service road. Some of the flower shops are located at the northern end of the market, on the north sidewalk of the quai de la Corse, in dismountable premises next to the stone parapet overlooking the Seine river.

The market has twenty metal constructions erected on the Place Louis-Lépine shelters all kinds of plants, trees and plants. Whether you are looking for seasonal flowers in a greenhouse in the Paris region or rarities reported from around the world, difficult not to find happiness among this varied colorful and scented treasures! Strolling the green alleys of this picturesque market, you can also discover rodents, fish and even decorative objects. The flower market promises a pleasant walk in the heart of Old Paris which, in the absence of clean air, will offer us a good bowl of floral scents !!!

It has been official named the Marché aux fleurs Reine Elizabeth II or Queen Elizabeth II Flower Market but locals still go by the old name marché aux fleurs. The adress is Place Louis Lépine closest Metro: Cité line 4. The flower market is ongoing a whole complete renovation, The first works, launched concern the demolition of the edicts of the Quai de Corse. The work of the first two halls will be launched in the fall of 2025 and will last a year ; following, a second phase will concern the renovation of halls 3 to 6 from the fall of 2026, for delivery in 2028 . Halles 1 and 2 of the market will be closed in September 2025 and halls 3 to 6 in 2026. The renovation of the whole will be delivered in 2028.

The Paris tourist office on the flower markets :  https://parisjetaime.com/eng/shopping/marche-aux-fleurs-p2223

The official RATP transports of Paris on metro line 4 : https://www.ratp.fr/en/plans-lignes/metro/4

The City of Paris on the renovation of the flower market :  https://www.paris.fr/pages/les-travaux-du-marche-aux-fleurs-commencent-et-ca-promet-d-etre-beau-26694

There you go folks, a wonderful place to be and be a real Parisien indeed. You will find great conversation here and wonderful flowers and planting tools. We love it and brings back many nice souvenirs when stopped by as I did, very much. Always looking forward to be back, when force allow me , Again, hope you enjoy the post on the Marché aux Fleurs of Paris , part II as I.

And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!