Let yourself be charmed by Rendez-vous aux Jardins in Pontoise, the flagship event for nature and history lovers. From June 5 to 7, 2026, this gathering opens the heart of Pontoise’s gardens, revealing their hidden treasures and botanical riches. The idea? For one weekend, the green spaces of Pontoise—public or private—swing open to an audience eager to discover and marvel. A unique opportunity to share a convivial moment amid the lush settings of these enchanting sites.
Pontoise, ideally situated on the banks of the River Oise, is characterized by its rich cultural heritage. A city of art and history, it offers an impressive variety of historic sites, remarkable architecture and art exhibition venues. Whether you're a history buff, an art lover or simply curious, Pontoise will seduce you with its diverse cultural heritage and lively art scene.
The city of Pontoise has a fascinating history, intimately linked to its gardens and green spaces. These reflect the city's history, bearing witness to its evolution over the centuries. These green spaces, true havens of peace in the heart of the city, offer a natural setting for visitors in search of tranquillity and beauty.
So don't hesitate, and head to Pontoise for the next Rendez-vous aux Jardins. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of this charming town, while enjoying the serenity of its gardens. A truly sensory and cultural journey awaits you!
Au Carré Patrimoine
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Au Jardin d'Armelle
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At the Wagtail Garden
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Florence Garden
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At Françoise's Garden
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Au Jardin de Glycine
Viols and flutes concert by Consort M13 (from Marie-Theres Eloi's class)
At the Harengerie Garden
On the site of the former Saint-Maclou presbytery, a wasteland stretched out... For eight years, it has been a community garden created by local residents. A biodiversity haven where vegetable plots sit alongside wild flora that is carefully safeguarded.
At the Harengerie Community Garden, you can discover the exhibition “Old Pontoise, then and now.”
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Jardin de la Ville
Donkey rides in the city garden with "Donkeys of the Vexin"
Midnight Sun Concert by the Taverny Madrigal
Program: Midnight Sun
* 1. Trad. Norvégien : Bruremarsj fra Valsøyfjord – Aure
* 2. Kuula - Finlande: Hautalaulu (Lullaby)
3. Arnalds - Islande : Momentary
4. Sibelius - Finlande : This is my song
5. Gjeilo - Norvège : Northern Lights
6. Sigurbjörnsson - Islande: Heyr, himma smiður (Hear, heavenly smith)
7. Grieg Norvège : Ave maris stella
8. Gjeilo – Norvège : ubi Caritas
* 9. Kuula - Finlande : Tuuti lasta tuonelahan (Rock the cradle to the tunnel)
* 10.Kuula - Finlande : Täällä Pohjantähden alla (Under the North Star)
Show "La Forêt" by the Graine de Cailloux Company - 40 minutes (a performance for children aged 6 months to 4 years) - In case of rain, the show will be held at the community center
In the garden of the Guillaume Apollinaire Library
Come and listen to stories in the garden of the Guillaume Apollinaire Media Library.
For children aged 6 to 8 and up.
Access via Rue du Paon (next to the Royal Utopia cinema).
3–4 pm and 5–6 pm: floral workshops with the Marguerite Workshop.
Access via Rue du Paon (next to the Royal Utopia cinema)
Jardin de la Citadelle
Behind the tall walls of 12 rue de la Citadelle lies William's garden, a living tapestry where distinct atmospheres coexist—classic order meeting poetic whimsy. This garden has drawn widespread media attention, and William’s talents will soon be spotlighted on the TV show Les As du jardin, produced by France Télévisions.
The following artists will be present in the Citadel garden throughout the weekend of RDV aux jardins:
* Isabelle Diffre, a visual artist based in Pontoise, explores the notion of landscape through ink and painting. Her work steps off the canvas to experiment with volumes and diverse materials (globes with street lamps, branches, bones...) gathered along her wanderings.
* Nils Nijman Diffre, a designer trained at Boule, the Design Academy Eindhoven, and ENS Paris-Saclay. Nils delves into the close ties between materials and techniques.
* Oliveur le rêveur, contemporary figuration with a symbolic dimension.
* ZAZCAT, after a career as a graphic designer in Paris, she set up her atelier in Santeuil, in the heart of the Vexin, in 2017. The through-line of her work is to draw viewers’ attention to the beauty of wildlife, shift their perspective, and encourage preservation—all presented with a whimsical, poetic touch through garden-friendly objects (nest boxes, feeders...) and sculptures charged with meaning.
Jardin de l'évêché
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In the garden of the Musée Tavet
The garden, tucked against the old casemates, hosts a collection of ancient sculptures—capitals, gargoyles, and remnants from Pontoise—alongside a covered walkway and contemporary works by Otto Freundlich, as well as the oeuvres of Clara Tournay and Arièle Rozowy, contemporary artists who illuminate memory and the place of women through form, material, and color.
An artistic and romantic stroll.
A sequence of Manding percussion pieces performed by students and teachers of the SOUNDIATA association.
In the garden of Reconquest
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Au Jardin de Rocaille
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Au Jardin de Roses
With a stunning panorama of the old town of Pontoise, this garden features roses and bellflowers.
In the Five-Senses Garden at the Pissarro Museum
An activity in the garden of the Pissarro Museum, centered on landscape reading, plant discovery, and observation sketches by Gilles Lemaire.
Have you heard about our Five Senses Garden?
On Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, the Pissarro-Pontoise Museum of Art and History invites you to experience the Five Senses Garden like never before.
What’s its story? Why was it created? These questions—and more—will be answered during a family-friendly sketching workshop that explores the garden, whether you’re with relatives or friends.
Plus, you’ll leave with your own sketchbook, a memento you can use to collect and reproduce some of the plants and flowers from our garden!
Land Art workshops running from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 17:30
* A workshop to craft a giant dragonfly from native plants, to be hung from a tree
* A workshop to make small insects to attach to the dragonfly
Jardin des Lavandières
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Jardin du Dôme Roseraie
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Au Jardin au Bananier
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In the Garden of Names and Plants
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At the Hermitage
Come discover this garden whose views were captured by Pissarro in around a dozen of his paintings. A digital scavenger hunt around Pissarro will be offered, and five painters from Pontoise will also be on hand for the occasion.
Also enjoy on-site light refreshments from P’tites Fées main, plus a friendly seating area laid out with straw bales.
Access via the parking lot on Rue Maria Deraismes, Hermitage district.
Join us to trade plants and pick up plenty of gardening tips with the Sages.
Access via the parking lot on Maria Deraismes Street, Hermitage district.
Come discover this vegetable garden offering viewpoints immortalized by Pissarro in around ten of his paintings. Also enjoy on-site light refreshments with P’tites Fées main, and a welcoming space laid out with straw bales.
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Workshop for all ages on building a hornet trap.
Access via the Maria Deraismes Street parking lot, Hermitage district.
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Au Jardin de Campagne en Ville
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At Potager du Chou
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Au Moulin de la Couleuvre Caue
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Parc des Larris
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At the Cergy Pontoise Intercommunal Tourist Office, Porte du Venin
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At the Plateau Saint-Martin vineyard
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Sylvie Pasquier's garden
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In the educational orchard
An introduction to bees by AAVO, Friends of Bees of Val-d'Oise
Discover the association here
Dates and Opening Time
From June 5, 2026 to June 7, 2026
Location
Pontoise
Pontoise
95000 Pontoise
Prices
Free
Booking
ville-pontoise.fr
