Fête des Jardins et des Saveurs de Laquenexy
The great autumn gathering for gardening and gastronomy at the Jardins Fruitiers de Laquenexy
About Fête des Jardins Laquenexy
The Fête des Jardins et des Saveurs de Laquenexy is the flagship event of the Jardins Fruitiers de Laquenexy, owned by the Département de la Moselle. Every autumn for over 60 years, this unmissable event has brought together more than 70 exhibitors around gardening, plants, crafts, and local gastronomy. Conferences, workshops, culinary masterclasses, thematic exhibitions, and musical entertainment punctuate three days of festivities in an exceptional green setting, a few kilometers from Metz.
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An iconic event for over 60 years
The Fête des Jardins et des Saveurs is the unmissable autumn gathering at the Jardins Fruitiers de Laquenexy, a 4-hectare estate managed by the Département de la Moselle. Created over six decades ago, this festival has evolved over the years to become a major event in the Moselle cultural and gastronomic calendar, welcoming thousands of visitors each October.
More than 70 exhibitors and artisans
The heart of the festival lies in its exhibitor market, which brings together more than 70 professionals:
- Nurserymen and horticulturists: rare plants, fruit trees, seeds and seedlings
- Garden artisans: tools, decorations, garden furniture, and artisanal creations
- Local producers: honeys, jams, cheeses, cured meats, and Moselle specialties
- Creators: jewelry, ceramics, and art objects inspired by nature
Conferences, workshops, and masterclasses
The festival offers a rich program of conferences and workshops led by gardening, botany, and gastronomy experts:
- Thematic conferences on ecological gardening, permaculture, and biodiversity
- Culinary masterclasses highlighting local Moselle products
- Practical workshops for children and adults: cuttings, composting, plant-based cooking
The Jardins Fruitiers: an exceptional setting
The Jardins Fruitiers de Laquenexy are a unique place dedicated to the discovery of fruits and gardening. The estate houses remarkable fruit collections, thematic gardens, and landscaped areas that offer an enchanting setting for this autumn festival. Labeled Jardin remarquable (Remarkable Garden), the Jardins Fruitiers are open to the public from April to November.
Musical entertainment and shows
Artistic companies entertain the garden paths during the three days of the festival, with street performances, musical performances, and strolling entertainment that add a festive and convivial dimension to the event.
Fête des Jardins Laquenexy — edition 2026
64th edition of the Fête des Jardins et des Saveurs at the Jardins Fruitiers de Laquenexy, scheduled for October 2026. Exhibitors, workshops, conferences, and entertainment.
64th Fête des Jardins et des Saveurs
The 64th edition of the Fête des Jardins et des Saveurs will take place in October 2026 at the Jardins Fruitiers de Laquenexy. The full program will be announced in the summer of 2026. As every year, exhibitors, workshops, conferences, and entertainment will mark this weekend dedicated to gardening and gastronomy.
Highlights Fête des Jardins Laquenexy 2026
- 64th edition
- Exhibitors, artisans, and local producers
- Workshops, conferences, and masterclasses
Prices Fête des Jardins Laquenexy 2026
Practical information — Fête des Jardins Laquenexy
Access
By car
The Jardins Fruitiers de Laquenexy are located 12 km east of Metz, towards Sarreguemines. Access via the D999 from Metz, then follow the signs for « Jardins Fruitiers ». Free parking on site with sufficient capacity for the event. From the A4 motorway, take the Metz-Est exit.
By public transport
Le Met' network from Metz: some bus lines serve neighboring towns. The nearest SNCF train station is Metz-Ville, 12 km away. Carpooling is recommended from Metz.
Address
Jardins Fruitiers de Laquenexy
4 rue Bourger et Perrin
57530 Laquenexy
Opening Hours
- Friday: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Prices
- Full price: 7 euros
- Reduced price: 5 euros
- Free: children under 16, people with disabilities and their companions
Catering
On-site catering area offering hot and cold dishes, drinks, and pastries. Possibility of picnicking in the designated garden areas. Food trucks and culinary stands complement the offerings during the festival.
Accessibility
The gardens are accessible to people with reduced mobility. The main paths are navigable by wheelchair. Adapted restrooms are available.
Practical advice
- Shopping: bring bags or a cart to carry your purchases of plants and local products
- Weather: the event takes place outdoors in October, bring warm and waterproof clothing
- Shoes: the garden paths are partly natural, wear comfortable shoes
- Crowds: Sunday is the busiest day, prefer Friday or Saturday morning for more tranquility
Contact
Jardins Fruitiers de Laquenexy: jardinsfruitiersdelaquenexy.com
Département de la Moselle: moselle.fr
Phone: 03 87 35 01 00
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Jardins Fruitiers de Laquenexy
4 rue Bourger et Perrin, 57530 Laquenexy