Exceptional free opening of the Roseraie de L'Haÿ-les-Roses for Heritage Days

Do you know this enchanting place just a few kilometers from Paris? The roseraie du Val-de-Marne, located in the town of L'Haÿ-les-Roses, is the world's very first garden devoted entirely to roses. A colorful and stunning site, built in 1894, which today counts more than 11,000 roses and nearly 2,900 species and varieties of roses. In peak season, this garden is a true fairy-tale setting!

The Rose Garden opens its doors on September 19 and 20, 2026, for the new edition of the Heritage Days. During this discovery weekend, the rose garden is free for everyone! A handy tip for those looking to explore the treasures of Val-de-Marne, during this must-attend event that returns each autumn.

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Come September, as autumn arrives, the rose season has usually ended. Flowers are scarce and the rose garden isn’t at its peak. But this garden special could still win you over with its greenery, its sculptures, and its romantic path. The place is worth a visit!

The Heritage Days program at the Val-de-Marne Rose Garden:

• Free admission to the Roseraie du Val-de-Marne

  The Roseraie du Val-de-Marne is a rose garden located in the Parc Départemental de la Roseraie in L'Haÿ-les-Roses, just outside Paris in the Val-de-Marne department. It was the first modern rose garden, founded in 1894 by Jules Gravereaux.

  Participation requirements: Free of charge | No reservation required

  Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00–18:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00–18:00

And to keep enjoying this beautiful weekend in the heart of nature, check out our selection of Heritage Days in the parks and gardens.

Heritage Days 2026 in the parks and gardens of Paris and Île-de-France
For this new edition of Heritage Days, we invite you to discover the parks and gardens of Paris and Île-de-France. Guided tours and a generous breath of fresh air — a pleasant stroll awaits you this weekend, September 19–20, 2026. [Read more]