Esprit Jardin, the free Fête des Plantes of Versailles 2025, the program

On April 26 and 27, 2025, Versailles hosts the 17th edition ofEsprit Jardin, a not-to-be-missed event for botanical enthusiasts. This free plant festival takes place around the Cathédrale Saint-Louis, the Carrés Saint-Louis and the Potager du Roi, offering a rich program of events and plant discoveries.

Every year, more than 20,000 visitors come to admire the unique landscaped heritage of Versailles, a historic city where nature plays a central role. Designed by André Le Nôtre, its gardens have inspired the urban planning of cities such as Washington and St. Petersburg. Esprit Jardin is the perfect opportunity to rediscover this heritage through an immersion in the heart of plants.

The Esprit Jardin 2025 program

• Les moutons d'Ouessant" show - Compagnie Dog Trainer: An immersive show combining street theater and animal prowess, with a border collie, 15 sheep and surprising characters.
  
  
• Flower modelling workshop: La Roulotte Scarabée returns to introduce young and old to the art of clay modelling.
  
  
• Nature and creation workshops:
  • Making seed bombs
  • Creation of herbal teas and beeswax candles
  • Sprouting cards and kokedamas
  • Discovering composting and vermicomposting
  • Raising awareness of waste sorting
    
    
• Special tours:
  • Saturday and Sunday at 3:30pm , with special access to Balbi Park on Saturday
    
    
• Night show at the Potager du Roi: A unique experience at dusk.
  
  
• Drawing strolls with the Urban Sketchers:
  • Exploring the Potager du Roi and the Saint-Louis district
  • Sketching in situ (bring your own equipment and a folding chair)
    
    
• Bergeries en ville:
  • Aromatic and medicinal plants
  • Plant imprint and species recognition workshops
  • Discover insects and soil life (Sunday)
  • Presentation of sheep and goats
  • Giant plant-themed games
    
    
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• Tropical jungle and paper hanging:
  • Create a mini tropical jungle in a jam jar (bring your own jar).
  • Making a paper hanging (from age 4, registration required: espacesverts@versailles.fr)
    
    
• Activities in the Potager du Roi:
  • Guided tours
  • Storytelling and treasure hunt
  • Discovery of the historic agro-ecological garden
    
    
• Permaculture farm:
  • Open house and plant sales

A big market for plants and green ideas

With over 90 exhibitors, Esprit Jardin brings together nurserymen, landscapers, florists, associations and gardening professionals. On-site, visitors will find plant sales, advice stands and plenty of ideas for greening their environment.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to celebrate the art of gardening and raise awareness of sustainable management of green spaces. Come to Versailles on April 26 and 27, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the Fête des Plantes Esprit Jardin! And while you're there, drop by the Marché Notre Dame to discover the free designer market.