One of the most eagerly anticipated spring events in the southern Île-de-France is back. The Spring Green Fair, organized by the town of Bourg-la-Reine with support from the Hauts-de-Seine Departmental Council, is set to return for its 19th edition from Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12, 2026. Taking place at the Villa Saint-Cyr (25, boulevard Carnot), this green and sustainability expo is completely free to attend. Each year, it draws over 6,000 visitors and this time, its theme is particularly timely: “Nature in the City”.
For three days, Villa Saint-Cyr transforms into a vibrant open-air garden, hosting over thirty exhibitors: horticulturists, nursery owners, landscapers, and sellers of rare plants, palms, orchids, and bulbs. Visitors can also discover carefully crafted artisanal creations—handmade metal decorations for home and garden, costume jewelry, textile accessories—as well as local vendors committed to sustainable practices, including beekeepers, community-supported agricultural producers, and a maker of organic, vegan natural soaps.
The schedule is packed and designed to cater to all ages. Throughout the weekend, city gardeners will be hosting repotting workshops, while Suez and its partner Suivez le Guide will offer educational activities focused on the water resource. Visitors can also exchange seeds — don’t forget to bring some of your own — and meet the animals from the Petite Ferme du 36 (goats, rabbits, pigs, sheep), which kids can pet and even bottle-feed, making it a fun experience for the little ones.
The detailed schedule by day:
When it comes to flavor, the fair certainly doesn't hold back. On Saturday and Sunday, visitors can indulge in specialties from So Portugal and enjoy craft beers (with or without alcohol) from Brasserie Nemeto. The most playful of all the food attractions remains the smoothie bike: pedal to produce your own organic fruit juice and then savor it. A fitting symbol for an event that values both commitment and enjoyment equally.
The fair will be open on Friday, April 10th from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., then on Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th of April, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Villa Saint-Cyr, located at 25 Boulevard Carnot in Bourg-la-Reine. Entry is free, and all activities are complimentary. For those traveling by public transport, the RER B Bourg-la-Reine station is just a short walk away. More information is available on the City of Bourg-la-Reine’s website.
VertAvril is aimed at gardening enthusiasts, families with children, urban nature lovers, and anyone seeking an engaging and restorative outing just outside Paris. To extend your green walk in the Hauts-de-Seine area, you might also explore the gardens of the Domaine de Sceaux, nearby, or take a relaxing break at the Vallée aux Loups Arboretum in Châtenay-Malabry.
Dates and Opening Time
From April 10, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Location
Villa Saint-Cyr in Bourg-la-Reine
25 Boulevard Carnot
92340 Bourg la Reine
Prices
Free
Official website
www.bourg-la-reine.fr
