Fete des Jardins

Garden Festival - September 26 & 27

For its 12th edition, the Fête des jardins [Garden Festival] will lead Parisians behind the scenes of parks and gardens on 27 and 28 September 2009.

The Fête des jardins [Garden Festival] honors the trades related to the environment of the City of Paris (Ile-de-France).

The Garden Festival village, set up at Parc de Bercy (12th), will allow you to discover parks from their design to their daily life. The wide range of skills of the City workers is on display at the Chai de Bercy.

On the programme: commented cruises on the theme of gardens and biodiversity aboard a "Bateau Parisien", demonstrations on taking cuttings, grafting, repotting, floral art, tastings, guided tours, exhibitions, workshops for children... Bring your diseased plants to Parc de Bercy! There will be concerts, show and original games taking place over two days.

It is also the opportunity to discover the vineyards of Paris, in the 12th, 15th and 20th arrondissements, thanks to the gardeners and the presence of an oenologist.

110 gardens will take part in the Festival, including five for the first time. Like each year, numerous shared gardens will also be present and 9 religious communities will open their gardens to the public on Sunday 28 September.

More information on the official website of the City of Paris
http://en.parisinfo.com/show-exhibition/1088079/la-fete-des-jardins

Opening hours:

Saturday 1.30 to 6.30 pm
Sunday 10.30 am to 6.30 pm
Festival Village open from 10.30 am to 6.30 pm Saturday and Sunday
Special opening hours for certain sites

Address:

Throughout Paris and the Garden Festival Village at Parc de Bercy (12th)

Paris Hotel Promotions September

Stay 3 Nights and Pay for only 2:

Hotel Pershing Hall (4 star deluxe) and Hotel Medicis (3 star moderate)

Stay 4 Nights and Pay for 3 in these cities:

Biarritz (SW Atlantic Coast/Aquitaine), La Baule (Brittany), Arles (Provence), Sainte Maxime (Cote d'Azur)

Cannes - rates starting at 130 euros/night in a double room in the deluxe 4 star Sun Riviera hotel!!

See www.hotelsparis.net for hotel info and to book space. Special deals and rates may need to be booked offline; just use the contact us link on that page, or call the number shown!!