When culture goes green, the result is the Rendez-Vous aux Jardins, a standout moment on the calendar inviting us to discover a host of activities and often free tours in the heart of both private and public gardens. Each year, as the days grow longer, all of Île-de-France answers the call, and it’s a chance to explore this remarkable botanical heritage. This edition runs over the weekend of 5–7 June 2026 in Essonne, giving us the opportunity to dive into the heart of an unusual site, labeled Jardin Remarquable: Parc Boussard, in Lardy.
Parc Boussard: we visited this Art Deco garden, a designated Jardin Remarquable and free to visit in Essonne.
The Boussard Park, in Lardy (Essonne), is one of the few Art Deco gardens in Île-de-France. Registered as a historic monument and named a Remarkable Garden, this free-entry municipal park is open year-round. Tucked away in a discreet, hidden corner, it’s a real gem we were pleased to discover and are thrilled to share with you. [Read more]
The park’s standout feature is its Art Deco spirit. Art Deco is indeed one of the few landscaped examples that embody this architectural movement. Created in 1927, it was designed by the renowned architect Joseph Marrast, and it reveals geometric forms that are characteristic of the style. It underwent a full renovation in 2022: the now-protected site is open to visitors who can freely explore this verdant landscape, which can sometimes evocatively recall the atmosphere of a Mediterranean garden.
A guided tour led by a lecturer specializing in garden history and Art Deco.
Dates and Opening Time
On June 7, 2026
Location
Boussard Park
43 Rue de Verdun
91510 Lardy
Parc Boussard: we visited this Art Deco garden, a designated Jardin Remarquable and free to visit in Essonne.
