This educational garden in Hauts-de-Seine invites visitors to a sensory stroll for the 2026 Rendez-Vous aux Jardins.

For plant lovers, weekend wanderers, and anyone seeking a nearby outing, the Rendez-vous aux jardins is a wonderful invitation to slow down and view the cultivated landscapes around us in a new light. This national event brings together thousands of parks and gardens across France and Europe once again, united by a common aim: to reveal to the public the richness of landscape heritage, the gardeners’ craft, and the diversity of know-how tied to the world of gardening. The 2026 edition will take place Friday, June 5, Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, with the theme “The View”.

In Châtillon, the Jardin pédagogique Jeanne Barret embodies this spirit of discovery. Located just below André Malraux Park, it opened in May 2021 and has established itself as a place dedicated to observation, learning, and direct contact with biodiversity.

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Its singularity lies precisely in the variety of its features. You’ll find vineyards, beehives, an insect hotel, composters, a large vegetable garden and a pond. These elements alone say a lot about the place’s identity: here, the garden is conceived as a small ecosystem, where you can observe the cycles of life, the role of pollinators, the benefits of composting, vegetable cultivation, and the balance between different forms of nature in the city. The site also hosts regular educational activities for residents, which reinforces its tangible, accessible character and its clear orientation toward awareness.

The 2026 Rendez-Vous aux Jardins program at the Jeanne Barret educational garden in Châtillon

• Open House at the Jeanne Barret Educational Garden

  Open House at Jeanne BARRET Educational Garden

  From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

  Bring the family and explore the fascinating world of biodiversity, bees, and the permaculture vegetable garden.

  Enjoy a sensory-rich tour led by the city’s gardeners, full of surprises and learning opportunities.

  Free entry

  Open to all ages

  Jeanne BARRET Garden, 20 Avenue de la Division Leclerc or via the Sablons footbridge

  Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required

  Hours: Sunday, June 7, 2026 — 10:00 to 12:00, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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