Spring Along the Quays in Pontoise (95): Plant Market, Swap Meets, Workshops, and Activities for All

On the weekend of March 28-29, 2026, the Spring Festival at the Quays in Pontoise returns to the Oise quays for two days dedicated to nature taking center stage. This lively, family-friendly event invites you to stroll along the water, let your gardening ideas blossom, exchange tips, and discover a lineup that sparks curiosity and creativity. Admission is free, with the festival open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: a perfect opportunity to embrace spring and nurture your inspiration!

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What’s blooming on this weekend’s agenda:

• Plant Market: refresh your balconies, terraces, and gardens with flowers and plants that inspire a desire for greenery.
• Plant Swap: exchange cuttings, seeds, and gardening tips with fellow enthusiasts.
• Botanical Creativity: explore ikebana, the delicate Japanese floral art emphasizing finesse and balance, or be amazed by fruit and vegetable sculpture, turning produce into creative works of art.
• Activities and Workshops for All: fun and inspiring events for children and adults along the banks of the Oise.

The Printemps des Quais in Pontoise turns the riverbanks into a true haven of creativity: a weekend where colors, shapes, and ideas sprout, flourish, and inspire everyone to embrace the season with enthusiasm right here in the Val-d'Oise (95)!