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A huge rare plant market is going to fill the Parc de la Tête d'Or in Lyon with fragrance!

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The Editor

A rare plant breeze will sweep through Lyon: on September 16 and 17, 2025, the Parc de la Tête d’Or will host a one-of-a-kind rare plant market. With sales, botanical tours, and an exceptional conference, nature will be right in the heart of the city.

The Tête d'Or Park becomes the epicenter of botanical passion with a market entirely dedicated to rare plants. In collaboration with the Conservatory of Specialized Plant Collections (CCVS) and the Lyon Nature mediation service, the park's Orangerie will transform into a true temple of greenery on September 16 and 17. About fifteen producers and collectors will present amazing and sometimes lesser-known species.

Vegetable treasures from around the world

Visitors will discover an incredible diversity of rare plants, from European ferns to kalanchoe, including begonias, bromeliads, and the famous Lyonese varieties. It’s the perfect opportunity to find varieties that are unavailable elsewhere, enrich your collection, or simply marvel at the endless creativity of the living world.

Beyond sales, the rare plant market also focuses on education and sharing knowledge. Information booths by Lyon Nature will help curious visitors understand the importance of preserving biodiversity, while guided tours of the labeled collections at the Botanical Garden will provide an exciting dive into the plant world. This program will delight both gardening enthusiasts and families out for a stroll.

An inspiring conference to save biodiversity

The highlight of the event will be on September 18th with a conference by Carlos Magdalena, known as the "plant messiah". A specialist in rescuing threatened plant species, he will share his experiences and passion at the Palais de la Mutualité in a talk held in English and translated into French. It's a significant and free moment, accessible to everyone, to reflect together on the future of our planet.


Orangery of the Tête d'Or Park - Lyon 6th
Tuesday, September 16th from 3 PM to 8 PM and Wednesday, September 17th from 10 AM to 6 PM
Free entry
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