In Vaux-sur-Seine, in the Yvelines, the Anglo-Chinese-style park of the Pavillon d’Artois is one of those rare, discreet places—almost secret—that only reveal themselves on certain occasions. Freshly listed as a Monument historique in June 2025, this remarkable garden is set to welcome visitors for the Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2026, scheduled this year for the weekend of June 5–7. For the curious seeking a day out in Île-de-France, botany enthusiasts, or lovers of landscape heritage, here is a well-timed pause at the gates of Paris.
The Rendez-vous aux Jardins invites the public each year to discover the richness of parks and gardens, whether public or private, historic or contemporary, famous or more intimate. For a few days, these stroll-worthy spaces become venues for交流 and knowledge: talks on plants, landscapes, biodiversity, garden history, craftsmanship and conservation. The event mainly aims to remind us that a garden is never simply décor: it is living, fragile, evolving heritage;
The Pavillon d’Artois is an 18th‑century residence in Vaux-sur-Seine, a spot on the Seine where holidaymakers, artists and lovers of fine properties have long gravitated. The house is tied to the Count of Artois, Louis XVI’s brother and later Charles X, who acquired the estate in 1775. The pavilion itself has long enjoyed heritage recognition. As for its grounds, that came later: in June 2025, the Anglo-Chinese garden of the Pavillon d’Artois was inscribed as a Monument historique.
The Anglo-Chinese style park surrounding the Pavillon d'Artois has just been designated a historic monument in June 2025, and it also features on the Yvelines list of classified natural sites. It’s the owner himself, a student at the Paris School of Botany and a participant in the continuing education program at the Versailles School of Landscape, who shares his passion and know-how with you. Donations for the guided tour will be donated to the Soleil d'Éthiopie association, recognized as being of public interest, which runs one of the few free private schools for Ethiopia's poorest children.
This weekend is also an opportunity to enjoy four piano‑cello trio concerts: Friday at 7:30 pm, Saturday at 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm, and Sunday at 6:00 pm for three extraordinary performances of the complete set of Beethoven's seven trios, featuring Laurent Cabasso, Ariane Granjon, and MC Bantigny—three renowned artists (admission an additional 18€). Saturday afternoon's concert also benefits Soleil d'Éthiopie. You can picnic in the garden on Saturday and Sunday.
This weekend offers four piano trio concerts – Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 6:00 p.m. – delivering the complete Beethoven’s seven trios performed by Laurent Cabasso, Ariane Granjon and MC Bantigny, three outstanding artists. An additional contribution of 18€ is requested.
Saturday afternoon’s concert benefits Soleil d'Éthiopie, a public-interest organization that runs one of Ethiopia’s few free private schools for the poorest children.
You’ll be able to picnic in the garden on Saturday and Sunday.
The Anglo-Chinese style park of Pavillon d'Artois has just been listed as a historical monument in June 2025, and it is also on the Yvelines’ register of natural sites. It’s the owner himself — a student at the Paris Plant School and part of the continuing education program at the Versailles School of Landscape — who shares his passion and knowledge with you. Your donations for the guided tour will benefit Soleil d'Éthiopie.
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Dates and Opening Time
From June 5, 2026 to June 7, 2026
Location
Artois Pavilion
pavillon d'artois
78740 Vaux sur Seine
Official website
www.vauxsurseine.fr
