Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024 at the Jardin du Roi de Rome in Rambouillet (78)

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 May 31 to June 2, 2024, 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!

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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 visited 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 2023?

The program for Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024 includes:

• Visit the Pavillon du Verger
  June 1 and 2
  

  Discover the Pavillon du Verger and its delightful medallion decor on a free, self-guided tour.

  
  
  
• Participatory visit: The sound garden
  Sunday, June 2, 2:30 pm, 3:15 pm
  

  Participatory visit Whatever your age, alone or with your family, come and discover the sounds of the King of Rome garden and share your feelings with a guide and other visitors.

  
  
  
• Carte blanche at the conservatory
  Sunday, June 2, 4:00 p.m.
  

  The clarinet ensemble from the Gabriel Fauré Conservatory, directed by their teacher Magali Grillard, offers a musical moment with an eclectic program and a rural tone, in keeping with the theme of this weekend.

  
  
  

• Children's playground equipment
  Sunday, June 2, 2:30 p.m.
  

  Family discovery tour and treasure hunt Follow a guide as she leads you from the Jardin de la Motte to the Jardin du Roi de Rome, answering questions and challenges as a family. You'll need to use your senses and your powers of observation. This treasure hunt has been organized in partnership with the Centre des monuments nationaux.