Esprit Jardin: the Fête des Plantes at Versailles
Versailles celebrates nature with the 17th edition of Esprit Jardin, a not-to-be-missed event dedicated to plant lovers.
On the weekend of April 26 and 27, 2025, Versailles is transformed into a temple of gardening and biodiversity with the return of the Fête des Plantes Esprit Jardin. Set around the Cathédrale Saint-Louis, the Carrés Saint-Louis and the Potager du Roi, this free event attracts over 20,000 visitors each year, who come to discover the city’s exceptional landscaped heritage.
A rich program of plant events
Over two days, workshops, shows and discoveries follow one another to offer a total immersion in the world of gardens. Must-sees for this 2025 edition include:
🌿 Les Moutons d’Ouessant” show: a street theater performance where sheep and border collie impress young and old alike.
🌱 Nature & creativity workshops:
- Making seed bombs
- Creation of herbal teas and beeswax candles
- Sprouting cards and kokedamas
- Raising awareness of composting and vermicomposting
🎨 Sketched walks with the Urban Sketchers: A live sketched exploration of the Potager du Roi and the Saint-Louis district.
🌳 Special tours & night show:
- Special access to Balbi Park (Saturday 3:30pm)
- Magical night-time immersion in the Potager du Roi
A market for plants and green ideas
With over 90 exhibitors, nurserymen, landscapers and florists share their passion and offer a wide choice of plants and advice. A permaculture farm will also open its doors, selling plants and raising awareness of sustainable agriculture.
Practical information
📅 Dates: April 26 and 27, 2025
📍 Location: Versailles – Cathédrale Saint-Louis, Carrés Saint-Louis, Potager du Roi
🕙 Times: 10am – 7pm
🎟 Admission: Free of charge
Find out more here.
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