The Free Viroflay Plant Festival 2026 (78)

Just outside Versailles, in the Yvelines (78), the charming town of Viroflay is reviving one of its most beloved traditions: the plant festival. On March 21 and 22, 2026, the forecourt of the media library, located on avenue du Général-Leclerc, will transform into a vibrant outdoor garden from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., with free entry.

Viroflay is a town that charms visitors with its many homes featuring gardens, peaceful alleyways, and its close proximity to the stunning Versailles palace park. It's no surprise that its residents tend to have a green thumb. Each year, the plant fair naturally attracts a broad audience, drawing seasoned gardeners and curious beginners alike, basket in hand, eager to find new botanical treasures to take home.

This springtime gathering is the perfect opportunity to browse vibrant stalls and find everything you need to refresh or create your garden, balcony, or terrace. The event features a wide selection of flowering plants, shrubs, geraniums, and palms, along with garden decoration items for those who want to enhance the atmosphere as much as their greenery. Local food lovers aren't left out: several local producers are also on hand to showcase their specialties, making this celebration as much a feast for the palate as a haven for greenery.

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Events of this intimate size are a real gem in a calendar often filled with large-scale trade shows. Here, there are no overwhelming crowds—just the cozy atmosphere of a village market where you can take your time chatting with exhibitors, asking questions about plant care, or following a floral inspiration. That's exactly what we value most about this kind of gathering: the close connection with producers and the friendly, welcoming vibe that comes with it.

For Parisians looking to combine a day out with a quick escape, Viroflay is perfectly situated. Just a few minutes away, you’ll find the Palace and Gardens of Versailles. It's the ideal way to turn a simple outing into a memorable spring day in Île-de-France.

The Viroflay Plant Fair will take place on Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., on the plaza in front of the media library, 74 Avenue du Général-Leclerc, Viroflay (78220). Entry is free and open to all. For visitors traveling without a car, the Transilien line N stops at Viroflay-Rive-Gauche station, just a short walk from the city center.