Cherry Blossoms in Paris (The Ultimate Guide for 2024)

The cherry blossoms in Paris are so beautiful that I look forward to seeing them every year. Sometime between March and April, the beautiful white and pink hues of the cherry blossoms officially mark the beginning of Spring in Paris. The blossoms are currently in bloom and they are spectacular! Why not plan a picnic in Paris while taking in the beauty of the blossoms?

cherry blossoms in Paris in the Parc Monceau

If seeing the cherry blossoms in Paris is on your Paris bucket list, make sure you use this post to plan where you will go to see the flowers during your trip to Paris.

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Best time to see cherry blossoms in Paris

The blossoms don’t last long. Typically cherry blossom seasons start at the end of March and goes until mid April.

This is the complete guide to cherry blossoms in Paris for 2024. The blooms are highly dependent on the weather conditions so you will find a weather forecast for this year, best locations and even a few photography tips to help you get the most out of the cherry blossom experience in Paris.

I’ve been photographing the cherry blossoms in Paris for the last 20 years and I’ve scoped out all of the best places to see them just for you! Seeing the cherry blossoms in Paris is so much fun and it’s one of the best free things to do in Paris!

Interesting facts about cherry blossoms

Cherry blossoms and leaves are edible. (We’ve made these cherry blossom cookies and they are delicious!)
There are 200 different cherry blossom varieties.
The blossoms can be pink or white.
The entire cherry blossom season may last up to a month, but each tree typically blooms for just about a week.
Cherry blossoms are Japan’s national flower.
Picnicking underneath cherry blossom trees is a Japanese tradition.
“Hanami” (花見・はなみ) is the ancient tradition of gathering around, and viewing, the stunning and ephemeral cherry blossoms. It dates all the way back to the Nara period (710-794).
The Japanese enjoy late-night picnics under the blooming cherry blossom tress called “yozakura”.

15+ Places to see cherry blossoms in Paris (sakura in Paris)

Square Jean XXIII next to Notre Dame (4th arrondissement), 75004 Paris

The little garden next to Notre Dame has traditionally been one of the most beautiful places to see the cherry blossoms in Paris. Unfortunately since the Notre Dame fire in 2019, the garden has been closed off as Notre Dame is being renovated, but I am happy to report that the cherry trees survived the fire and you can still see the blooming beautiful from the other side of the water.

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Saint Paul Metro (4th arrondissement), 75004 Paris

Step out of the Saint Paul metro, in the trendy Marais area of Paris, and you will be surrounded by beautiful cherry blossoms. You can find them right in front of the carrousel and across the street from the Hema store.

Cherry Blossoms in Paris at Saint Paul Metro Person on a Bicycle

Jardin Anne Frank (4th arrondissement), 14 Impasse Berthaud, 75004 Paris

The Jardin Anne Frank, a memorial garden for Anne Frank, is one of the lesser known gardens in Paris, hidden away in a corner of the 4th arrondissement. It’s quiet and calm and even more beautiful during cherry blossom season in Paris.

In front of Shakespeare and Co., 37 rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris

Admire the blooming cherry trees in front of my favorite English bookstore in Paris, Shakespeare & Co. This amazing store is just 5 minutes away from Notre Dame across the water. Pro tip : sit down for a coffee at Shakespeare & Co.’s cafe, Bob’s Bakeshop, and take in the beauty of the blossoms from there.

Cherry Blossoms in Paris Shakespeare & Co

Jardin des Plantes (5th arrondissement), 57 rue Cuvier, 75005 Paris (maybe the most beautiful cherry blossoms in Paris!)

We love all of the gardens in Paris but the Jardin des Planets may just be our favorite! Home to the largest cherry tree in Paris, you won’t want to miss the Jardin des Plantes during your cherry blossoms in Paris extravaganza! Make sure you check out the white cherry blossom tree as well. While you’re there, visit the Manège Dodo (the famous carrousel) and one of the oldest zoos in Europe.

Cherry Blossoms in Paris in the Garden des Plantes

Square Gabriel Pierné (6th arrondissement), 5 rue de Seine, 75006 Paris

Just a few minutes walk from the Pont des Arts, behind the Institut de France, is the Square Gabriel Pierné. This is the perfect spot to sit with a coffee or a book or to eat a quick bite next to the cherry blossoms while walking around Paris.

Luxembourg Gardens (6th arrondissement), 75006 Paris

The Luxembourg gardens, sometimes also called the Jardins du Sénat, are filled with stunning Spring flowers, including a gorgeous collection of cherry blossoms. These magnificent gardens date all the way back to 1612 Marie de Medici, the widow of King Henry IV, constructed the the Luxembourg Palace as her new home.

Champs de Mars (7th arrondissement), 2 allée Adrienne Lecouvreur, 75007 Paris

This is the perfect spot if you want to photograph the cherry blossoms with the Eiffel Tower in the background. If you are visiting earlier in March, this is also a fabulous spot to see beautiful blooming magnolia trees.

Parc Monceau (8th arrondissement), 35 Boulevard de Courcelles, 75008 Paris (sakura we love to see again and again!)

The Parc Monceau is such a Parisian treasure! We walk through here pretty much every day and several times a day during Parisian cherry blossom season. The Parc Monceau is one of the best places to see white and pink cherry blossoms in March and April.

Petit Palais (8th arrondissement), Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris

We definitely recommend visiting the Petit Palais during your trip to Paris! The museum was built for the 1900 Exposition Universelle, and now houses the City of Paris Museums of Fine Arts. There are always lots of interesting exhibits going on there, so make sure you check out what is on while you are here. The relaxing cafe is one of our favorite places to go for a coffee and people watch on a Saturday morning, and the beautiful cherry blossoms in the Spring are an added bonus!

Jardin des Champs-Elysées (8th arrondissement), 10 Avenue des Champs-Elysées, 75008 Paris

We love walking through the small Champs-Elysées garden, especially during this time of year when all of the cherry blossoms are in bloom. The garden has several cherry trees, both pink and white blossoms, as well as a pretty fountain. This little garden has many benches and grassy areas, making it perfect for a Spring picnic under the cherry trees.

cherry blossoms in Paris in the Garden des Champs-Elysées

Parc Montsouris (14th arrondissement), 2 rue Gazan, 75014 Paris

The Parc Montsouris is a lovely, lesser known park, in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. If you decide to check out the Parc Montsouris, make sure you see the gingko trees as well.

Parc Georges-Brassens (15th arrondissement), 2 Place Jacques Marette, 75015 Paris

The Parc Georges-Brassens is a more recent park in Paris. It was opened in 1984. It occupies a former fish market and you can still see some of the old market structures in the park. Another fun activity in the Parc Georges-Brassens is

Trocadero Gardens (16th arrondissement), Place du Trocadéro, 75016 Paris

The Trocadero Gardens were created for the Universal Exposition in 1937. It’s a great place to glimpse the perfect view of the Eiffel Tower. In the Spring, it is more beautiful than ever when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.

Jardin des Serres d’Auteuil (16th arrondissement), 3 Avenue de la Porte d’Auteuil, 75016 Paris

To visit the Jardin des Serres d’Auteuil, you’ll need to go to the Southern Edge of the Bois de Boulogne in the 16th arrondissement. This garden is a botanical garden first created all the way back in 1761 under Louis XV. There is an entire Japanese garden within the Jardin des Serres d’Auteuil that you don’t want to miss during your Spring trip to Paris!

Square des Batignolles (17th arrondissement), 144 bis rue Cardinet, 75017 Paris

The park in the Square des Batignolles was designed in the English park style. Until the early 19th century, this part of Paris was almost entirely deserted countryside! The park was created in 1862 under Napoleon’s orders. There is a lovely little pond in the middle of the park, making this the perfect place to spot ducklings in the Spring as well. If you decide to visit this area of Paris during your trip, make sure you pop into Dose, one of the best coffee shops in Paris.

Parc Buttes-Chaumont (19th arrondissement), 1 rue Botzaris, 75019 Paris

The fifth largest park in Paris, Buttes-Chaumont is located in North East Paris, in the 19th arrondissement. This area has been getting trendier over the past few years and is now home to a few cute restaurants and a couple of good bakeries, in addition to the beautiful Parc Buttes-Chaumont. If you are planning to visit the cherry blossoms here, why not grab a baguette sandwich for a picnic and spend a couple hours in the park admiring the cherry trees.

Père Lachaise Cemetery, (20th arrondissement) 16 rue du Repos, 75020 Paris

Père Lachaise is the largest, and most famous, cemetery in Paris. It is home to several famous people, including Edith Piaf, Frédéric Chopin, Sarah Bernhardt, Marcel Proust and Jim Morrison. It took me several years of living in Paris before I visited Père Lachaise (thanks to Hugo taking me there one day!) but I would highly recommend you visit if you have time during your trip, especially when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.

Bonus 1 : Parc de Sceaux Cherry Blossoms (on the RER B just outside of Paris)

These are the most exquisite cherry blossoms I’ve seen in France. There is an entire area covered with pink cherry trees where you can sit and have a picnic under the cherry blossoms. Hugo and I go every year during cherry blossom season.

There is also an entire area of the park where you can go to admire the white cherry blossom trees. Most people don’t know this! Although there are always many people sitting under the pink blossoms, there are rarely people around the white blossoms. They are equally impressive in my opinion.

Related post : Our full guide to seeing the cherry blossoms at the Parc de Sceaux

Bonus 2 : Disneyland Paris

I wouldn’t recommend heading to Disneyland Paris just to see the blossoms as there are so many places to see them within the city limits, however, if you are planning to venture to Disneyland Paris as part of your trip, make sure you check out the cherry blossoms there as well. Buy your Disneyland Paris ticket in advance and skip the line.

Cherry blossoms in Paris map

List of places to spot the cherry blossoms in Paris

Square Jean XXIII next to Notre Dame (4th arrondissement)
Saint Paul Metro (4th arrondissement)
Jardin Anne Frank (4th arrondissement)
In front of Shakespeare and Co. (5th arrondissement)
Jardin des Plantes (5th arrondissement)
Square Gabriel Pierné (6th arrondissement)
Luxembourg Gardens (6th arrondissement)
Champs de Mars (7th arrondissement)
Parc Monceau (8th arrondissement)
Petit Palais (8th arrondissement)
Jardin des Champs-Elysées (8th arrondissement)
Parc Montsouris (14th arrondissement)
Parc Georges Brassens (15th arrondissement)
Trocadero Gardens (16th arrondissement)
Jardins des Serres d’Auteuil (16th arrondissement)
Square des Batignolles (17th arrondissement)
Parc Buttes-Chaumont (19th arrondissement)
Père Lachaise Cemetery, (20th arrondissement)

Cherry blossoms in Paris (video)

Take a sneak peek into cherry blossom season in Paris in the video below! Aren’t they breathtaking?

Tips for photographing cherry blossoms in Paris

Get there early

The cherry blossoms in Paris are absolutely stunning so they are often surrounded by crowds of people wanting to enjoy them and take photos with them. The best thing you can do is arrive early in the morning. Alternatively, you can also visit later in the day when there tend to be fewer people around the blossoms as well.

Make a plan

Choose one of the locations on this list or several for your trip to Paris. Make sure to know where you are headed in advance which will make it more likely that you get to see the blossoms and enjoy them.

Color coordinate with the blossoms

If you are planning to be in the photos, consider what you will wear and if what you have chosen will look nice with pink blossoms. I think it looks lovely when couples take photos wearing white or pastels, including a pale pink to pose with the cherry blossoms.

Also, consider avoiding clothing with patterns so as not to clash with the cherry blossoms in your photos.

More Tips to see the blossoms

Since the actual dates of when the cherry blossoms are in bloom are so dependent on the weather, I would recommend you check each location on Instagram before heading to the spot, only to be met with beautiful trees without blossoms, especially if you are planning to go as far as the Parc de Sceaux!

Souvenirs to bring home from cherry blossom season in Paris

Sakura (cherry blossom) tea from Mariages Frères
Cerisier (cherry blossom) caramels from Henri Leroux (only available during cherry blossom season in Paris)

More Fun Things to Do in Paris

Cherry blossoms in Paris

I hope that you loved this list of places to spot the most beautiful cherry blossoms in Paris! Do you have any other locations to add to this list? Let us know below!