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L'Oasis d'Aboukir

Name: L'Oasis d'Aboukir
Rating: 4.6

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Discover L'Oasis d'Aboukir, a soaring vertical garden tucked into Paris's 2nd arrondissement. Look up and spot hundreds of plant species thriving in Patrick Blanc's soil-free hydroponic design, all free to view.

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Reasons to go

Designed by Patrick Blanc, the botanist credited with pioneering the vertical garden concept.
The wall grows hundreds of plant species without soil, using a hydroponic support system.
Nearby is a Tintin-themed mural, making the corner a stop for two different pieces of public art.

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Full description

L'Oasis d'Aboukir is a living wall of plants covering the side of a building in the 2nd arrondissement, created by botanist Patrick Blanc, known for pioneering vertical garden designs. The installation features hundreds of plant species arranged to thrive without soil, using a hydroponic support system.

It's a striking, free-to-view green landmark.

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Address

83 Rue d'Aboukir, 75002 Paris, France · Sentier

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

5 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

It's a quick photo stop rather than a lengthy visit—just a facade to admire on Rue d'Aboukir, viewable any time of day including evenings since it's outdoors and free.

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Reviews

Super cool urban vertical garden to check out while in Paris. Greenery all up the side of a building. So unique!

Stephanie Quinn

1/5

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