Fête de la Nature at the Arboretum de Chevreloup 2025, free events in Yvelines

The Fête de la Nature awaits you from May 24 to 26, 2025 at the Arboretum de Versailles-Chèvreloup, with an attractive free program! It's time to make the most of it!

From May 21 to 25, 2025, the Fête de la Nature comes to life all over France, and particularly at theArboretum de Versailles-Chèvreloup on the weekend of May 24 to 26, 2025, where a rich and varied program awaits young and old alike. Held annually in May, this national event is a free celebration open to all, dedicated to the discovery and promotion of France's natural treasures, from mainland France to the French overseas territories.

On the program for your free visit:

Saturday May 24 to Monday May 26, 2025

Discover the trees

Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of trees through fun and sensory workshops: puzzles, drawings, interactive activities... A first educational and immersive approach to botany.
Free access - Meet at reception
From 3 years old

Birds of the Arboretum

Saturday May 24 and Sunday May 25 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Follow in the footsteps of birds with an exhibition and a treasure hunt. Discover their biology, and in particular their eggs, to better understand these winged hosts.
Free access - Meet at reception
From 6 years of age.

Tree fruits

Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 - 11:00 am to 3:30 pm Observe the first fruitings of spring and learn to recognize fruits, their needs and their means of defense. An immersion in the life cycle of trees.

The Arboretum, the museum of the king tree

Saturday, May 24, 2:00 pmSunday, May 25, 10:30 am and 2:00 pm
Take a guided tour to discover the natural wealth of this exceptional landscaped park, adjacent to the Versailles estate, and its collection of remarkable trees.
Ages 6 and up - Duration: 1h30
Please register at reception from 10 a.m. on the day of the tour (subject to availability).

Enchanted tales

Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 - 4:00 pm A musical show combining tales and nursery rhymes, in the heart of the forest. Guitar, maracas and bird calls accompany this storytelling adventure hosted by Charlotte Gilot and Charlotte Panardel.
From 3 years - Duration: 45 minutes
Information at reception

Discovering insects

Saturday 24, Sunday 25 and Monday 26 May - at 10:45 am, 1:45 pm and 3:45 pm Meet the insects that inhabit the meadows, woods and banks of the Arboretum. Learn to recognize them and discover their essential role in the ecosystem.
In partnership with the Office pour les insectes et leur environnement (Opie)
From age 6 - Duration: 1h30
Registration at the reception desk from 10am onwards (subject to availability).

TheArboretum de Chevreloup, with its vast landscaped areas and exceptional collection of trees, is the ideal place to celebrate nature. Accessible free of charge for a weekend, the Arboretum offers an enriching break from the hustle and bustle of urban life, where nature and education meet for the pleasure of all.

The doors of the Arboretum are open to all, without reservation, from 10am to 6pm for the exhibition and treasure hunts, and for workshops and insect-watching activities at the times indicated. It's a not-to-be-missed opportunity for those looking to reconnect with nature and learn more about our region's rich natural heritage. Let's celebrate nature !