Initiated in 2003 by the Ministry of Culture, the Rendez-vous aux Jardins event invites curious visitors craving greenery to (re)discover, usually for free, thousands of gardens across France. This year, Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2026 runs from June 5 to 7, 2026—mark your calendars!
This bucolic yet playful celebration aims to reveal to both young and old the diversity of gardens, while also highlighting the importance of protecting, conserving, maintaining, restoring and creating gardens—essential elements of the heritage for centuries.
With its hectares of sublime historic gardens, the Palace of Versailles is a true treasure trove of discoveries, and it’s fitting that the château is taking part once again in Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2026! Discover the program awaiting you in this royal and historic domain of the Sun King.
In the Orangery
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
At the Grand Trianon
On the occasion of Rendez-vous aux Jardins, June 6–7, the gardeners of the Domaine de Trianon will open the doors of the Parfumeur Garden to visitors for a singular olfactory experience.
Practical information
Free admission with no reservation required to visit the Parfumeur Garden from 12:00 to 18:30 (last entry 17:45).
For the 23rd edition of Rendez-vous aux Jardins, on June 6–7, the Palace of Versailles unveils a program that highlights the gardens of the Domaine de Trianon, with a special focus on the English Garden at Petit Trianon. Under the theme “View,” visitors are invited to experience moments that turn gardens into living canvases, where every gaze becomes an emotion.
Visitors wander the Petit Trianon’s English Garden to the cadence of impromptu performances by Lully, Vivaldi, and also Fauré, Haydn, and Tournier, performed by students from the Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de Versailles. These concerts illuminate exceptional viewpoints, transforming each pause into a unique visual and sonic experience.
Practical information
Access to the Domaine de Trianon, with a Passeport ticket or a Domaine de Trianon ticket, from 12:00 to 18:30 (last entry 17:45).
The Rendez-vous aux Jardins program is freely accessible, without reservation, from 14:00 to 17:30.
Free access without reservation to the Jardin du Parfumeur from 12:00 to 18:30 (last entry 17:45).
For the 23rd edition of Rendez-vous aux Jardins, on June 6–7, the Palace of Versailles invites visitors to explore the gardens of the Domaine de Trianon, with a particular emphasis on the English Garden at the Petit Trianon. Under the theme “View,” guests will experience one‑of‑a‑kind moments where gardens become living canvases and every gaze becomes emotion.
Two free-entry workshops, inspired by English gardens, invite visitors to create their own miniature landscaped garden using characteristic elements—follies, rocks, water features, and plants—and to discover the art of watercolor by drawing on landscape engravings from the Petit Trianon. A playful way to understand the composition principles of these iconic gardens, and a unique opportunity to capture their poetry through painting.
Practical information
Access to the Domaine de Trianon, on presentation of a Passport ticket or a Domaine de Trianon ticket, from 12:00 to 18:30 (last entry 17:45).
Rendez-vous aux Jardins program open to the public, no booking required, from 14:00 to 17:30.
Free access, no reservation required, to the Jardin du Parfumeur from 12:00 to 18:30 (last entry 17:45).
For the 23rd edition of Rendez-vous aux Jardins, on June 6–7, the Château de Versailles presents a program spotlighting the gardens of the Domaine de Trianon, with a particular emphasis on the English Garden at the Petit Trianon. Under the theme of “View,” visitors will experience unique moments where gardens become living canvases, and where every glance turns into emotion.
Young students from the Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de Versailles deliver an exclusive choreographic piece, staging the dialogue between the body and architecture. This performance, crafted specifically for the site, offers a refreshed perspective on the Grand Trianon parterre, inviting the audience to perceive this masterpiece of symmetry from a poetic, contemporary angle.
Practical information
Access to the Domaine de Trianon, upon presentation of a Passport Pass or a Domaine de Trianon ticket, from 12:00 to 18:30 (last entry 17:45).
The Rendez-vous aux Jardins program is open access, no reservation required, from 14:00 to 17:30.
Open access with no reservation to the Jardin du Parfumeur from 12:00 to 18:30 (last entry 17:45).
For the 23rd edition of Rendez-vous aux Jardins, on June 6 and 7, the Palace of Versailles unveils a program that highlights the gardens of the Domaine de Trianon, with a special focus on the English garden at Petit Trianon. Under the theme of "View," visitors will encounter unique experiences where gardens become living canvases, and every glance turns into emotion.
Students from the École du Louvre will guide visitors through the exhibition "Gardens of Light 1750-1800," offering an unprecedented exploration of Anglo-Chinese gardens and the birth of a landscape art freed from the rules of the French formal garden, celebrating irregularity, whimsy, and the philosophical evocation of nature.
Practical information
Access to the Domaine de Trianon, upon presenting a Passport ticket or a Domaine de Trianon ticket, from 12:00 to 18:30 (last entry 17:45).
The Rendez-vous aux Jardins program is open to all, without booking, from 14:00 to 17:30.
Open, no reservation required, to the Jardin du Parfumeur from 12:00 to 18:30 (last entry 17:45).
In the King's Kitchen Garden:
Meet ten agronomist-scientists from the Versailles Grand Parc area whose work has helped shape agricultural research, from Jean-Baptiste de La Quintinie, the creator of the Potager du Roi whose 400th birth anniversary is being celebrated, to Jean-Pierre Bourgin, a 20th-century scientist and a pioneer in plant biotechnology.
As part of Rendez-vous aux jardins and the National Agriculture Days.
Potager du Roi – Jardin de la Figuerie.
© Agathe Pineau / Institut Jean-Pierre Bourgin – Plant Sciences, INRAE-AgroParisTech.
By Giulio Giorgi, landscape designer, ecologist, agronomist, and Olivier R. P. David, chemistry professor at the Université de Versailles.
What do plants actually smell like? How do they use scents to attract insects, defend themselves, respond to their environment, and relate to humans? This conference invites audiences to explore the crucial role of perfumes in plant life, and in our own perception of plants—memory, emotion, uses, and sensations. Giorgi and David will sketch the main ideas of the book "Botanique Olfactive," weaving together botanical insight, scientific perspective, and personal sensory experience. The talk will also showcase an olfactory herbarium and propose a sensory route through the Potager du Roi to savor the fragrances of spring. At the end, attendees will have the opportunity to have Giulio Giorgi sign copies of the book.
As part of Rendez-vous aux jardins and the National Agriculture Days.
Potager du Roi - bâtiment La Figuerie - amphithéâtre
Suitable for all ages 5 and up
Scientists from the Plant Observatory (Jean-Pierre Bourgin Institute - Plant Sciences, INRAE-AgroParisTech) guide young and old observers in exploring the plants of the King's Kitchen Garden under the microscope. As a bonus, scent and touch activities will put the senses to the test.
As part of Rendez-vous aux jardins and the National Agriculture Days
King's Kitchen Garden – La Figuerie building – Potager Room.
Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Dates and Opening Time
From June 5, 2026 to June 7, 2026
Location
Palace of Versailles
Château de Versailles
78000 Versailles
Official website
www.chateauversailles.fr
