Marché aux fleurs Reine Elizabeth II

Whether you have a green thumb or not, you will love strolling through the alleys of this charming market nestled on the Ile de la Cité, in the heart of historic Paris.
Built at the very beginning of the 19th century, it is still a much-loved place for Parisians to stroll. The wrought iron pavilions, covered with a glass roof to let in the light, are the setting for a large variety of plants and shrubs, seasonal and exotic flowers which reveal their colours and scents throughout the year. Two Wallace fountains listed as historical monuments** can even be discovered in the alleys.

The Flower Market is one of those unusual addresses, a little gem that adds to the charm of the City of Light. It is ideally located a few steps from the most beautiful monuments of the capital, such as the Conciergerie and the Sainte-Chapelle, the only remains of the former palace of the kings of France, or the majestic Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral. The bookshop Shakespeare and Company, well known to English speakers and Anglophiles, is just a few minutes walk away.

For the record, the market is now called "Queen Elizabeth II " in honour of the British sovereign, who visited Paris in 2014 for the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Keep your shopping going in the markets of Paris.