Fête des Plantes de Cheverny

Fête des Plantes de Cheverny: Spring in the heart of the château

Organized every year at the beginning of spring in the park of Château de Cheverny, the Fête des Plantes has become, over more than twenty editions, one of the most important horticultural events in the Loire Valley. Supported by the Rotary Club Blois Sologne and the Société d'Horticulture du Loir-et-Cher, this event combines a passion for gardening, solidarity, and the discovery of an exceptional heritage.

Over a hundred quality exhibitors

Each edition brings together more than 120 exhibitors—regional, national, and European nursery owners—who present their finest plant varieties: trees, shrubs, bulbs, grasses, climbing plants, roses, perennials, aromatic and medicinal plants. You will also find original products, garden decorations, furniture, crafts, and clothing related to the world of gardening.

Expert advice and workshops

Visitors receive valuable gardening advice from exhibitors and members of the Société d'Horticulture. Themed workshops are offered throughout the weekend to learn how to garden while respecting biodiversity: composting, plant associations, ecological garden management, rose pruning, and many other practical topics.

A solidarity and committed event

The solidarity aspect is at the heart of the Fête des Plantes. All profits generated from ticket sales and the free raffle are donated to social causes supporting humanitarian aid, disability, and health. Since its creation, the Fête des Plantes has raised considerable sums for dozens of associations and solidarity projects in Loir-et-Cher and beyond.

11,000 visitors and 100 volunteers

The event attracts around 11,000 visitors each year who are passionate about gardening, nature, and heritage. It is entirely organized by a team of about 100 volunteers from the Rotary and the Société d'Horticulture, who work for several months to offer a quality weekend in the magnificent setting of the château's park.

The incomparable setting of Château de Cheverny

The park of Château de Cheverny, with its French formal gardens, lawns, and shaded paths, offers an ideal natural setting for this celebration of plants. Visitors take advantage of the event to discover or rediscover this emblematic château of the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site.