Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2025 at the Palais du Roi de Rome in Rambouillet (78): a family treasure hunt

With the return of the Rendez-vous aux Jardins, from June 6 to 8, 2025, here's the perfect excuse (or rather, the unbeatable argument) to discover the most beautiful, secret or immersive gardens in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. In Rambouillet, the Jardin du Roi de Rome, a little-known gem, awaits you!

Rendez-vous aux Jardins is the long-awaited event for nature and culture enthusiasts in the Île-de-France region of France! For one weekend, from June 6 to 8, 2025, a large number of public and private gardens will be opening their doors for visits, activities and concerts... entirely free and open to all! An opportunity to discover exceptional, little-known, secret or unusual gardens, opening their doors during this not-to-be-missed event!

The Jardin du Roi de Rome, which encircles the eponymous palace in Rambouillet, is a botanical jewel in an exceptional historical setting. This beautiful French garden was created several centuries ago, in the 19th century, by order of Napoleon I, in homage to his son, the King of Rome. Today, it is a listed historic monument, with astonishing geometric parterres, tree-lined paths and a central pond. If you haven't already heard of it, the Jardin du Roi de Rome is an ideal place for a leisurely stroll with family or friends near Rambouillet: so why not visit it for these Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2025?

The program for Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2025 includes:

Open house at the Orchard Pavilion
Saturday, June 6, 2026 — 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, then 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM | Sunday, June 7, 2026 — 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Explore the Verger Pavilion and its charming decor featuring medallions during a self-guided, free visit.
Study of a cultivated hillside
Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Maryam Aroua, a Rambouillet resident and student at the National School of Landscape at the Potager du Roi in Versailles, has dedicated the past year to studying and analyzing a bed in the Garden of the King of Rome. She invites you to explore her research, now showcased within the garden itself.
The King's Garden in Rome: From Past to Present
Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM, 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Join a guided tour to uncover the fascinating story of this one-of-a-kind garden. Created by landscape painter Hubert Robert in 1786, it has undergone numerous transformations under its various owners. When the city acquired the western part of the Palace of the King of Rome in 1989, plans were put in place for extensions and landscaping projects, which have now resulted in a peaceful haven for downtown strollers.

At the end of your visit, you’ll have the option to tour the Verger Pavilion for free or explore the artwork of Maryam Aroua.