Discover the finest Flower Shows in Europe

Magnificent season full of poetry, spring is a time of rebirth when winter finally ends, leaving only the sweet scent of flowers. Nature becomes suddenly beautiful and is adorned with a thousand colors. To celebrate the season in style, many cities organize performances, exhibitions and other festivities. Discover the five most  beautiful floral events in Europe.

Keukenhof Gardens – Lisse, near Amsterdam

Every year the Keukenhof Gardens are adorned over 32 hectares of colorful flowers for the enjoyment of visitors from around all corners of the globe. Considered the most beautiful flower park in the world, Keukenhof also hosts many events and about thirty floral exhibitions organized on 7 themed gardens created by the most talented landscape. This year 2017, the theme is the “Dutch Design”, which pay tribute to the Dutch designers’ clean and innovative creativity of. The Orange Nassau pavilion, the mosaic flower bulbs and the Mondrian garden are part of the exhibition inspired by this theme.

Don’t miss the Keukenhof Gardens from March 23 to May 21 2017

Chelsea flower Show, London

Considered one of the most beautiful festivals of horticulture in Europe, the Chelsea flower Show is a high-prestige event featuring flowers and plants of all kinds. Set on 11 acres of land in the Royal Hospital gardens, the flower show welcomes every year some 150,000 visitors looking for the latest horticulture trends. Incredible arrangements, beautiful colorful gardens and many exhibitions make this festival an artistic show.

Visit the Chelsea Flower Show from 23 to 27 May 2017

Time of flowers – Girona, Catalonia, close to Barcelona

In the area of Barri Vell Girona, spring is celebrated in style at each beginning of May. Over 150 exhibition venues are in place, the streets and buildings are adorned with flowers, and the whole city lives to the rhythm of folk dances between events, concerts and theater performances.

Discover the Time of flowers from 13 t21 May 2017

Expo Rose, Grasse, Côte d’azur

Each year, The world capital of perfume organizes the finest international exhibition of roses which smells and colors stimulate all the senses … on this occasion, 25,000 roses are distributed the fountains and gardens of the historic center. 8500 13000 roses and roses are also exposed. During this great event, numerous competitions and workshops on the theme of the Rose are organized.

Visit the Expo Rose from 12 to 14 May 2017

The Flower Festival – Madeira Island, from Lisbon, Portugal

A true ode to Spring, the Madeira Flower Festival is a lively exhibition taking place in the streets of Madeira and offering tones of activities: Parades, concerts, floral sculptures, local foods etc… A great way to discover the Portuguese culture with all your senses!

Discover the Flower Festival from 4 to 21 May 2017