To all lovers of beautiful green spaces, of exceptional gardens and of wonderful places to stroll, admire the seasonal blooms, and stroll along alleys finely trimmed in the French style: Rendez-vous aux Jardins are back for the 2026 edition of the event, with, on the agenda, a weekend of activities for all ages! Guided tours, discovery walks, creative workshops or musical performances: there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained in the region’s finest green spaces.
The Château de Champs-sur-Marne was built around 1703 by architects Pierre Bullet and Jean-Baptiste Bullet de Chamblain, at the request of Louis XIV's financier, Paul Poisson de Bourvallais. The château boasts sumptuous decorations, including chinoiseries painted by Christophe Huet in 1740, and magnificent furniture signed by the great names of Enlightenment cabinetmaking...
The 85-hectare park, designed around 1710 by Desgot (pupil and nephew of Le Nôtre) was restored in 1895 by Henri and Achille Duchêne. Classically inspired, set in an English-style landscaped park, it is now a pleasant place to stroll, combining nature and heritage.
The Château de Champs-sur-Marne, a magnificent Renaissance-style building with an 85-hectare garden
In the Seine-et-Marne département, the Château de Champs-sur-Marne is less well known than Vaux-le-Vicomte or Fontainebleau. A testament to its rich history, Champs-sur-Marne is best known for its vast 85-hectare wooded park, which is open all year round! [Read more]
Following a donation to the French state in 1935, the Château de Champs-sur-Marne became the official residence of the French President in 1959. A total of 20 foreign heads of state, mainly from Africa, stayed there at the invitation of General de Gaulle.
The Château de Champs-sur-Marne is also well known as a film location: 80 films have used its interior and exterior sets, including Stephens Frears' Les liaisons dangereuses in 1987, Patrice Leconte's Ridicule in 1995 and Sofia Coppola's Marie-Antoinette in 2005!
Join us for this scavenger hunt! Your class will discover the park by tackling challenges that will require you to keep your eyes peeled.
Delightful stories for the little ones will be told in front of the gardener's house (if the weather is bad, the session will be held inside the house). A cozy moment for the whole family!
Take part in an extraordinary tour to uncover the secrets behind the 85-hectare park.
The chief gardener and the estate’s public-relations lead will walk you through the lesser-known, technical and historical facets of this vast garden.
You’ll get access to spots that are normally closed to the public, opened especially for the occasion.
Ask away about the blooms, the box tree moth, and how the ponds are fed!
In short, all the questions that intrigue—and that keep this fabulous garden thriving.
In this workshop, children will make a thaumatrope. This toy, crafted with our instructors, rests on an optical illusion that creates a “virtual” image from two static pictures.
Dates and Opening Time
From June 5, 2026 to June 7, 2026
Location
Domaine National de Champs-sur-Marne
31 Rue de Paris
77420 Champs sur Marne
Prices
Free
Official website
www.chateau-champs-sur-marne.fr
The Château de Champs-sur-Marne, a magnificent Renaissance-style building with an 85-hectare garden
