The Festival of Gardens returns across the capital on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026. For two days, Paris’s green spaces become places of discovery, connection, and experimentation. Gardeners, arborists, and city workers share their know-how through a wide array of free activities open to families.
The idea is to go beyond a simple walk to understand how Parisian gardens thrive and evolve. Repotting, plant identification, creative workshops, discovery of local wildlife, games or guided tours offer a multifaceted look at nature. Kids can handle, observe and experiment, while adults benefit from the guidance of green-space professionals.
The event also highlights the challenges of urban biodiversity, tree management, ponds, and the reproductive cycles of plants. Each garden curates its own program according to its unique features. Some venues offer a handful of occasional activities; others, like Folie Titon, make it easy to spend a good part of the afternoon on site.
In the 11e arrondissement, head for the Jardin de la Folie Titon. This green space in the Sainte-Marguerite district rises on the site of a former industrial brownfield, transformed into a garden where vegetation and biodiversity now play a central role.
The Gardens Festival program here is particularly varied. Families can create miniature gardens, try several plant-printing techniques, or learn how seeds work. There's also a workshop to explore the fauna and flora of the ponds. For those looking to extend their discovery, several 90‑minute guided walks traverse the garden and other squares in the neighborhood to observe their vegetation, their ponds, and local biodiversity.
Repotting plants
Vegetation and biodiversity in the neighborhood gardens
Exploring Ponds
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 26, 2026 to September 27, 2026
Location
The Folie Titon Garden
30 Rue Chanzy
75011 Paris 11
Route planner
Prices
Free
Official website
www.paris.fr
