Each year, the Rendez-vous aux jardins invites the curious, the Sunday strollers, the lovers of remarkable trees and botany enthusiasts to push open the gates of places that are sometimes little-known, sometimes exceptionally open, often rich in discoveries. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, this event celebrates the art of gardening, the know-how of those who maintain them, and the intimate link between heritage, landscape and living nature. In 2026, it returns for a weekend, from Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, offering a fresh chance to get some air while sharpening one’s eye.
For anyone looking for a day out in the Île-de-France region, the Faisanderie de Sénart has plenty to captivate art lovers. Nestled in the heart of the Sénart state forest, this distinctive site fuses the elegance of an old hunting lodge with the surprise of an outdoor park of monumental sculptures.
Its woodland setting gives it an almost secret atmosphere, while its history recalls its ties to royal hunts. The site is said to have been enhanced in 1778 by architect Chalgrin, famed for the Arc de Triomphe, which only adds to its patrimonial charm. And in its garden lies an open-air museum where contemporary and monumental sculptures converse with the oaks, the light, and the seasons. It’s therefore an arty backdrop that the Faisanderie de Sénart offers for the Rendez-vous aux jardins. Discover the program!
When the forest becomes a museum: exploring the Faisanderie de Sénart sculpture park
### An exceptional setting, an outdoor exhibition space
On the occasion of Rendez-vous aux jardins, discover the sculpture symposium located in Sénart’s Faisanderie Park.
The Croque Brique guide will accompany you through this historic site, highlighting the distinctive features and the 1970s sculpture scene.
Pastoral by day, the park hides numerous artistic gems. It’s up to you to seek them out!
Recommendations: comfortable shoes and clothing suited to the day’s weather.
Participation requirements: Limited to 20 participants - Free | Reservation required - patrimoine@grandparissud.fr, 06 24 44 03 86
Timings: Sunday, June 7, 2026 — 11:00–12:30, 15:00–16:30
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Dates and Opening Time
From June 6, 2026 to June 7, 2026
Location
Sénart Pheasantry
Route de la faisanderie
91450 Etiolles
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