Fête des Jardins et des Saveurs de Laquenexy

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.