Maison Hertig

Maison Hertig is a florist in Fribourg that traces its history to 1851, when it was founded as Hertig Fleurs. Today it runs three shops, on the Rue du Pont-Muré, inside Fribourg railway station and in Marly, and it is led by Fabienne Bertschi, a florist with the federal professional certificate. Weddings are named among the events it decorates with made-to-measure arrangements. For a couple marrying in or around Fribourg who want an established house with a large trained team and long opening hours, it is a strong local option.

An old Fribourg house

The history page tells the story in brief. "Née sous le nom d'Hertig Fleurs en 1851", the business began as a modest neighborhood shop selling freshly cut flowers and simple but elegant arrangements, founded, in the site's words, by "nos ancêtres visionnaires". In the early 20th century, it says, Maison Hertig became a reference in the region and widened its range with more complex compositions, and "Les mariages, les événements corporatifs et les grandes réceptions sont devenus des opportunités pour montrer notre travail" (weddings, corporate events and large receptions became opportunities to show our work).

Today, the page continues, "c'est Fabienne Bertschi qui prend les rênes de l'entreprise", bringing a real passion for the trade and a deep attachment to the family heritage. She makes a point of choosing the finest flowers from local growers and of creating compositions that tell a story. The site closes the section by referring to the values that have made the house's name "depuis plus de 150 ans" (for more than 150 years).

Weddings and events

The events section on the homepage is short: whether for a wedding, a reception or a special occasion, the team puts all its skills to work creating flowered settings, with unique arrangements adapted to the client's wishes ("compositions florales sur mesure"). The site's motto is "Chaque bouquet raconte une histoire, confiez-nous la vôtre..." (every bouquet tells a story, entrust us with yours).

The site does not list wedding pieces, packages or prices. There is a separate "Événements" page in the menu and a "Créations" section showing the house's work, which a couple can browse before making contact. The practical route to a wedding order is to write to or call the main shop and describe the date, venue and style.

The team

The "À propos" page names the whole team with roles and shops, which is useful for a couple deciding whom to contact. Fabienne is listed as director, florist and holder of the federal certificate ("Brevet fédéral"). At Marly the page lists Adrien and Raphaëlle, both with the federal certificate, the florist Alodie and the apprentices Inès and Iris. At the station shop it lists the florists Corinne, Nathalie, Céline and Erika. At Pont-Muré it lists Fanny, with the federal certificate, the florists Franck, Caroline and Laora, and the apprentices Lucie and Lauryne. Two delivery drivers, Francisco and Emmanuel, complete the list.

The site does not say which of them handles wedding work, but the named roles and shops make it easy to ask who will look after a given wedding and from which shop the flowers will come.

Flowers and values

On sourcing, the "Qualité" section says the house favors local and nearby nurseries, and also offers exotic flowers from the Netherlands, Italy and Ecuador that are "garanties sans produits chimiques" (guaranteed free of chemical products). Under "Écologie", it says deliveries are made with an electric van to limit the climate impact and favor short supply chains. The house also supports the XXL Fondation, which the page describes as an organization dedicated to improving the living conditions of disadvantaged people.

The house also supplies bouquets and arrangements at the Hôpital Cantonal de Fribourg.

Shops and opening hours

The three shops keep different hours, which is a real help for a couple planning from outside the city:

• Rue du Pont-Muré 24, 1700 Fribourg (main shop). Monday to Friday 7h45 to 18h30, Saturday 7h45 to 16h00, closed Sunday. +41 26 322 35 37, info@maisonhertig.ch.
• Gare de Fribourg, 1700 Fribourg. Monday to Friday 8h00 to 19h00, Saturday 8h00 to 18h00, Sunday 9h00 to 18h00. +41 26 400 02 80, gare@maisonhertig.ch.
• Marly, 17A on the route to Fribourg (spelled "Route de Friboug" on the site), 1723 Marly. Monday to Friday 7h45 to 18h30, Saturday 7h45 to 16h00, Sunday 9h30 to 12h00. +41 26 436 14 14, marly@maisonhertig.ch.

The station shop is open every day of the week, so a couple arriving in Fribourg by train can see the house's work on the spot, even on a Sunday.

Ordering and delivery

The homepage offers online ordering: orders placed by 14h (11h on Saturday) arrive fresh the same day. Flower subscriptions start at CHF 50. The online shop covers arrangements, bouquets, seasonal flowers, a "Pour mon amour" range, plants, flowers with gifts and funeral work. The site also has a tips section on keeping flowers fresh, and links to Instagram and customer reviews.

What the site does not settle

• Wedding prices and packages. None are published.
• Wedding process. The site does not describe a consultation, a trial bouquet, deposits or cancellation terms.
• Area. It does not say how far from Fribourg the house delivers and installs wedding flowers.
• Lead time. No booking deadline for weddings is given.
• Languages. The site can be read in French and German. It does not mention English, so a couple who need English should ask when they first write.

Who it suits

Maison Hertig suits a couple marrying in Fribourg or nearby who want a long-established florist with a large, named, formally trained team, three shops and hours that stretch into Sundays at the station. Its statements on local growers, chemical-free exotic flowers and electric delivery will appeal to couples who care about how their flowers are sourced.

The caveats are that the wedding offer is described only in general terms, with no prices or process, and that English is not mentioned. For a couple who can meet the team in person or write in French or German, those are simple points to settle in a first exchange.