16 Mar The Best Places to see Cherry Blossoms in Paris
If you love cherry blossoms, you must visit Paris in spring! This magical city becomes even more beautiful at this time of the year when these pink flowers are taking over! If you wonder where to find cherry blossoms in Paris, you are at the right place! I have chased them all around town last year! So now I’m pleased to share with you the list of all the best places to see cherry blossoms in Paris!
Because I’m a photographer and a Parisian, I also added my local tips and the exact locations so that you can organize your hunt for Sakura in Paris! You will find here not only the most iconic cherry blossoms spots in Paris, but also many hidden gems!
And if you want to know all the other blooms you can see in Paris during this season, check out my Ultimate Guide for Spring in Paris!
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When to see cherry blossoms in Paris
Cherry blossoms are blooming in spring in Paris, from the end of February/beginning of March to April. The early cherry blossoms are starting to bloom at the end of February or the beginning of March depending on the trees and the years. They have white or light pink petals. Then you have other cherry trees blooming all over the month of March with the same kind of flowers. Beginning of April, you can see the famous Kanzan prunus trees blooming: the most striking ones! Their fluffy, blousy pink flowers with a frilly edge are extraordinarily beautiful. They are called double flowers, because on the contrary to the others cherry blossom flowers, they have 20 to 50 petals! That’s why they are so unique and popular!
The blooming period of the cherry blossoms lasts for around 2 weeks (from the beginning of the blooms to the end). So be ready to capture them on time, as they won’t last! Especially the full bloom is very quick (a few days).
Check out my calendar for all the spring blooms in Paris if you do not want to miss any flowers while you are there! Even if you are too early or too late for the cherry blossoms, you might see other flowers 😉 ! Paris has so many blooms to offer in spring!
Be aware that these blooming timings can vary from +/- 1 to 2 weeks because of the weather. If the month of February is sunny and mild, the cherry blossoms will appear sooner. On the contrary, in February if the weather is cold, the cherry blossoms will bloom later.
In the next paragraphs, I will share all the best places to see cherry blossoms in Paris with their exact geolocation and their blooming period so that you can anticipate! I have organized them following the blooming calendar 🙂 .
Cherry blossoms at the Eiffel Tower in the Champ de Mars
In the Champ de Mars, you will find a beautiful cherry blossom tree with the Eiffel Tower in the background. This tree is one of the very first to present cherry blossoms in Paris! The Champ de Mars is the park hosting the Eiffel Tower, for this reason it’s one of the best places to capture the Iron Lady! It’s also very pleasant to walk or to do a picnic here when the weather allows it. Therefore, I recommend it as one of the best gardens in Paris!
Location: Early cherry blossoms in the Champs de Mars
When to see cherry blossoms here: at the end of February / Beginning of March
My secret tip: If you take the time to explore the park, you will find plum blossoms and magnolias!
Cherry blossoms in front of the Chambre Syndicale rue du Louvre
La Chambre Syndicale in rue du Louvre is one of the most surprising buildings in Paris! It will remind you of the flatiron building in NYC because of its original shape. This building used to be the house of a Syndical Chamber, hence the name written on the front of the façade. Right in front of it at the crossroad of two streets stands a gorgeous cherry blossoms tree. The combination of this flatiron building and the blooms is very picturesque!
Location: Cherry blossoms at la Chambre Syndicale in rue du Louvre
When to see cherry blossoms here: around mid-March
My secret tip: one of my favorite pastry shops is located not far from here! Check out Tartelettes if you have a sweet tooth! They have a cafe inside the pastry shop if you want to relax.
Cherry blossoms in the Parc Clichy-Batignolles Martin Luther-King
The Parc Clichy-Batignolles Martin Luther-King is located in the 17th arrondissement in the charming district of the Batignolles. It was created recently following sustainable principles and it’s one of the beautiful parks in Paris! If you wander here in spring, you will see many cherry blossoms as it features a lot of prunus trees!
Location: Parc Clichy-Batignolles Martin Luther-King
When to see cherry blossoms here: around mid-March, 3rd week of March
My secret tip: there is a charming square at around 5 min walk named Square des Batignolles that you can also check out while you are here. It offers a pond, many pretty plants and trees and some nice cafes around it!
Cherry blossoms in the Parc de Bagatelle
The Parc de Bagatelle is another of the gardens you must visit in Paris! It’s a bit further from the center, in the 16th arrondissement in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne. This garden features one of the most beautiful cherry blossom trees I have ever seen! It looks like a mix of a cherry tree and a weeping willow with pendulous branches full of cherry blossoms. But there are other more “traditional” cherry trees in the park.
Location: Parc de Bagatelle
When to see cherry blossoms here: around mid-March, 3rd week of March
My secret tip: If you come here in March you will also enjoy magnolias, daffodils and hyacinths. And do not miss the Parc de Bagatelle in May as it features the biggest and oldest rose gardens in France! Therefore the Parc de Bagatelle is one of the prettiest parks in Paris!
White cherry blossoms in the Tuileries Garden
The Tuileries Garden is located between the Louvre Museum and the Place de la Concorde. You can find here many blooming trees in spring, amongst them some beautiful white cherry blossom trees! If you come in the area to visit the Louvre, you should pass by the Tuileries as it’s one of the best gardens in Paris!
Location: white cherry trees in the Tuileries Garden
When to see cherry blossoms here: End of March/ Beginning of April
My secret tip: are you tired of exploring and want to enjoy a Parisian cafe? Head to the nearby famous Angelina cafe rue de Rivoli. They have some of the best desserts in Paris and they are open from 8:30am to 7pm.
Cherry blossoms in the Jardin des Plantes
Another garden featuring cherry blossoms in Paris is the Jardin des Plantes. Located in the 5th arrondissement, it’s the main botanical garden in France and one of the most beautiful gardens in Paris! It features 5 especially remarkable trees (“arbres remarquables”). And one of them is a Japanese white cherry blossom tree from the Sato-zakura ‘Shirotae’ family. It’s very wide (up to 12 meters) and its branches are low and horizontal. It’s simply stunning! Besides that, the garden is the host of one of the most photographed pink kanzan cherry blossom tree in the whole Paris!
Location: Jardin des Plantes
When to see cherry blossoms here: Beginning of April
My secret tip: the big instagrammable cherry blossom tree is blooming a bit later (around one week later) than the other white cherry blossoms trees. So you might not be able to capture all of them in full bloom at the same time!
Cherry blossoms at the Petit Palais
The Petit Palais was built for the Universal Exhibition in 1900. It’s the Museum of Fine Arts for the city of Paris. You will find it located in the 8th arrondissement near the Pont Alexandre III. There is a beautiful cherry blossom tree in front of the entrance on the right side. It’s one of the first kanzan cherry blossom trees to bloom in Paris! And there is one in the courtyard inside the museum. You can access it for free: the access to the permanent collections is free. And you can enjoy a drink and a snack at the café in the courtyard!
Location: Petit Palais
When to see cherry blossoms here: Beginning of April
My secret tip: The central entrance of the Petit Palais is THE most stunning door in Paris! If you want to capture it, make sure to come before or after opening hours (before 9:00, after 19:00), or on Mondays as it’s closed.
Cherry blossoms in the Jardin des Ambassadeurs
As you are near the Petit Palais, I recommend walking to the Jardin des Ambassadeurs. It will take you around 6 min. And it features a cherry blossom tree near a pretty fountain. The scenery is very picturesque!
This place is one of the hidden gems I have discovered last year!
Location: Jardin des Ambassadeurs
When to see cherry blossoms here: Beginning of April
My secret tip: This garden, although right close by the Champs Élysées, is very quiet during the week. So, you can enjoy it at any time of the day in spring!
Cherry blossoms in the Square Gabriel Pierné
The Square Gabriel Pierné is a charming square located behind the Institut de France and near the Pont des Arts in the 6th arrondissement. This spot is one of my very favorite and one of the best spots in Paris to see cherry blossoms! Many kanzan cherry blossom trees are standing here and provide a beautiful ceiling of pink blooms! They look magnificent with the golden dome of the Institut de France in the background! If you look closely at the photos, you will notice that the benches here look like open books.
Location: Square Gabriel Pierné
When to see cherry blossoms here: Beginning of April
My secret tip: I recommend coming here in the morning in a weekday to sit on a bench with a latte or a cappuccino and read a book or just relax. It’s so pleasant!
Cherry blossoms at the Metro station Place Camille Claudel
Some of the Parisian metro stations are very picturesque with their vintage signs! The entrance of the Metro station Falguière in the 15th arrondissement is one of them. And it becomes even prettier in spring with the cherry blossoms in front of the metro station!
Location: Place Camille Claudel
When to see cherry blossoms here: Beginning of April
My secret tip: the metro stations are usually busier during the weekdays at the time people go to the office, so around 8/9 am, lunchtime and 5/6pm. So try to avoid these timings!
Cherry blossoms at the Eiffel Tower in the Trocadero Garden
Gorgeous Kanzan cherry blossoms with the Eiffel Tower in the background? Yes please! The Trocadero Gardens are with no doubt the most instagrammable place with cherry blossoms in Paris! If there is one place that you should not miss in Paris in spring, it’s this one as it’s a wonderful scenery! The Trocadero Gardens are located down to the Trocadero esplanade and in front of the river Seine and the Pont d’Iéna. This area is one of the best places to capture the Eiffel Tower! There are two alleys of sakuras in the gardens, one on the right side and one of the left side.
Location: Trocadero Gardens
When to see cherry blossoms here: Beginning of April/ Mid-April
My secret tip: obviously this place becomes quite busy during the day so come here early morning!
Cherry blossoms at the Eiffel Tower in the Champ de Mars
Once you have seen the cherry blossoms in the Trocadero Gardens, walk a bit further and pass the bridge Pont d’Iéna to the Champ de Mars. You can admire here a few more cherry blossoms trees in the park at the feet of the Eiffel Tower!
Location: Champ de Mars
When to see cherry blossoms here: Beginning of April/ Mid-April
My secret tip: if you want to get a breakfast after a walk in the Champ de Mars, check this coffee shop, one of my favorite places for brunch in Paris!
Cherry blossoms at Notre Dame
The beloved Notre Dame cathedral features some beautiful cherry blossoms! You can admire them in the Square Jean XXIII and on the right side facing the Seine. On this side, a few white and pink cherry blossom trees are standing facing the Seine. And in the Square Jean XXIII they are all pink. In April 2019 the Cathedral has experienced an awful fire. Since then, the cathedral is under construction and will be until at least 2024. Unfortunately, this means that during this time, it’s not possible to access the cherry blossoms. But at least you can admire them from afar from the banks of the Seine in Quai de Montebello!
Location: Notre Dame
When to see cherry blossoms here: Beginning of April/ Mid-April
My secret tip: the white cherry blossoms are blooming before the pink ones, so it’s possible you do not see them in full bloom at the same time!
Cherry blossoms at Shakespeare and Company
Two pretty cherry blossom trees stand in front of the famous bookstore Shakespeare and Company. Located near Notre Dame in the 5th arrondissement, this iconic English language bookstore opened here in 1951. It’s a great place to find new and second-hand books, and also antique books! It’s very cute inside and totally worth the visit if you are a bookworm 🙂 .
Location: Shakespeare and Company
When to see cherry blossoms here: Mid-April
My secret tip: go to the Shakespeare and Company Cafe on the left side of the bookstore if you want to enjoy a drink and a snack. They have some yummy chai lattes and cakes. It’s one of the cutest cafes in Paris!
Cherry blossoms in the Parc de Sceaux
The Parc de Sceaux is in the outskirt of Paris but is totally worth the trip as it’s one of the very best places to see cherry blossoms in Paris! The North Grove in the garden features a field of pink Kanzan cherry trees and the South Grove a field of white cherry trees. When all the cherry blossom trees are blooming it’s beyond magical! The Asian community living and traveling to Paris and the Parisians love to come here to enjoy Hanami under the Sakura. It’s an amazing place for a picnic and it’s one of the best parks in and around Paris!
Location: Parc de Sceaux. You can get there by RER train and it takes around 30 min from Paris by RER train from Gare du Nord in Paris.
When to see cherry blossoms here: from the 20th of April until end of April
My secret tip: The Parc de Sceaux also features a castle from the Second Empire (around 1856): the Château de Sceaux. Nowadays this château is used as a Museum sharing the history of Paris from the 17th century to the middle of the 20th century. Besides the château, you can visit here an Orangerie, an art gallery, and the Pavillon d’Aurore, a magnificent garden pavilion.
Cherry blossoms in Mail de Bièvre
In the heart of the 13th arrondissement in Paris, you will find a magical alley of cherry blossoms! Although it’s located in the simple courtyard of a series of buildings, named Mail de Bièvre, it looks right out of a fairy tale! Keep in mind that people are living in the buildings all around, so respect the inhabitants.
Location: Mail de Bièvre
When to see cherry blossoms here: Around the 10th of April / Mid-April
My secret tip: if you like street art, you should explore the nearby area called La Buttes aux Cailles. You can admire here plenty of murals and cool graffiti. And it’s filled with cafes and restaurants.
Cherry blossoms in Allée Vivaldi
Allée Vivaldi is another pretty alley of cherry blossoms in Paris. This one is located in the 12th arrondissement. It’s very picturesque! The lights is even better here at sunrise.
Location: Allée Vivaldi
When to see cherry blossoms here: around the 10th of April / Mid-April
My secret tip: check out the American bakery nearby named Adria’s Bakery. Adria the owner prepares the most delicious American desserts and sweet treats!
Cherry blossoms at the Metro Station St Paul
I highly recommend exploring the district of Le Marais in Paris. The architecture around here is very beautiful and you will find many cafes, restaurants and boutiques. If you come here by public transport, you will arrive at the Metro station St Paul on line 1. Take a look around when you exit the metro, and you will see some pretty cherry blossoms right close by!
Location: Metro Station St Paul
When to see cherry blossoms here: Beginning of April – before the 10th
My secret tip: when in Le Marais, do not miss the stunning Place des Vosges, its garden and arcades. It’s so beautiful that it was even used as a filming location for Emily in Paris!
Cherry blossoms at the Square Marie Trintignant
While you are in Le Marais near the metro station St Paul, keep on walking to reach the discrete square Marie Trintignant (near metro station Pont Marie on line 7). If the square itself is not so interesting, it features some cherry blossoms with a building that looks like a castle in the background. This extraordinary gothic-style villa with gables and turrets is named Hôtel de Sens. It was built at the end of the 15th century.
Location: Square Marie Trintignant
When to see cherry blossoms here: Beginning of April – before the 10th
My secret tip: A public art library – Bibliothèque Forney – is located inside Hôtel de Sens so you can visit it. The entrance is free. Do not miss the beautiful formal gardens at the back!
Cherry blossoms in Place Louis Aragon
Between Le Marais and Notre Dame lies a charming island on the river Seine called Île Saint Louis. The little square Place Louis Aragon on Île St Louis features a cherry blossom tree with a view on the Seine.
Location: Place Louis Aragon
When to see cherry blossoms here: Beginning of April – mid/April
My secret tip: Île Saint Louis is full of charm so I recommend you explore it while you are there!
Cherry blossoms in Square Paul Langevin
Square Paul Langevin is a lovely park in the heart of the 5th arrondissement in Paris. It’s rather quiet, so it’s the perfect place to sit on a bench under the cherry blossoms. And you can admire the beautiful architecture around: the beautiful staircase of the university in the background of the park and the typical Parisian buildings.
Location: Square Paul Langevin
When to see cherry blossoms here: around the 10th of April / Mid-April
My secret tip: take the time to visit the Panthéon nearby. You can also walk in the steps of Emily Cooper as this neighborhood is full of iconic filming locations of the series Emily in Paris!
Cherry blossoms in Tino Rossi Garden
The Tino Rossi Garden is located in the 5th arrondissement near the Arab World Institute, the Sorbonne University and the Jardin des Plantes. This garden features some beautiful cherry blossom trees with a view on the Seine.
Location: Tino Rossi Garden
When to see cherry blossoms here: beginning of April
My secret tip: the Tino Rossi Garden is a nice place to have a picnic but also to dance! In the summer you can participate to some dancing classes (latino, tango, rock’n roll…) and dance in the evening.
Cherry blossoms in Metro Station St Georges
Paris counts many pretty metro stations and the one at St Georges will not disappoint! Located in the 9th arrondissement on line 12, the metro station St Georges presents a cherry blossom tree in front of it!
Location: Metro station St Georges
When to see cherry blossoms here: beginning of April / 10th of April
My secret tip: there is a lot of great restaurants in this area so do not hesitate have lunch or dinner here!
Cherry blossoms near Metro station Cambronne
Paris counts many pretty metro stations and the one at St Georges will not disappoint! Located in the 9th arrondissement on line 12, the metro station St Georges presents a cherry blossom tree in front of it!
Location: Metro station St Georges
When to see cherry blossoms here: beginning of April / 10th of April
My secret tip: there is a lot of great restaurants in this area so do not hesitate have lunch or dinner here!
Cherry blossoms in Parc Monceau
Located in the 8th arrondissement close to the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Élysées, Parc Monceau is one of the most beautiful parks in Paris! It offers 82 hectares of green spaces perfect to relax and stroll. If you wander in the park and around, you will discover some beautiful cherry blossoms. And a cherry blossom tree also stands near the stunning Hôtel Meunier, a town house on the west end of the park.
Location: Parc Monceau
My secret tip: the Parc Monceau is full of surprising architectural features, or follies. You will find here for example a classical colonnade with Corinthian pillars, a Dutch windmill, a replica of the Rialto bridge in Venice, an Egyptian pyramid, and a Chinese fort. It’s really fun to explore and it’s one of the most romantic places in Paris!
Cherry blossoms in Vincennes near Paris
Vincennes is a city located right close by Paris, next to the 12th arrondissement. It features a hidden gem: a charming street bordered by cherry blossom trees! It’s the most Instagrammable street in the area of Paris in spring! It’s named Rue Villebois-Mareuil.
Location: Rue Villebois-Mareuil in Vincennes
My secret tip: The street is rather quiet so you should be able to take your photos easily
In Conclusion…
Chasing cherry blossoms is one of the best things you can do in Paris in the springtime! Which spots did you find the most picturesque?
If you stay a bit longer you might be lucky enough to also see wisteria in Paris, as it’s blooming around mid-April!
Do not miss all my local Parisian tips in my articles about Paris. You will discover the most instagrammable places in all seasons, the best things to do and my recommendations for the best places to eat!
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About Me
Hello! I am Ophélie, an avid traveller, photographer and foodista. I am French and I live in Paris.
This blog, will give you all my secrets: my best addresses (sightseeing and food) all around the world and in Paris, and my travel and lifestyle tips!
Ana
Posted at 09:37h, 07 AprilMy boyfriend & I are going to Paris next week and I couldn’t be more excited. I’m so happy I came across your blog, and I hope we get to see the cherry blossoms around different parts of Paris. I’m sure its magical!
Limitlesssecrets
Posted at 12:33h, 07 AprilI wish you an amazing moment under the cherry blossoms in Paris Ana!