Gerberoy Rose Festival
The annual celebration of the rose in one of France's most beautiful villages
About Rose Festival
A village, a flower, a tradition
Since 1928, on the first Sunday of June, the village of Gerberoy celebrates its emblem: the rose. This tradition was established by the post-impressionist painter Henri Le Sidaner, who settled in this Picardy village in 1901 and set about transforming it into a rose garden. Nearly a century later, the Rose Festival continues this heritage with unwavering enthusiasm.
An exceptional village-garden
Gerberoy, listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, offers a magical setting for this floral celebration. Its cobbled streets, half-timbered houses, and walled gardens overflowing with roses create an enchanting backdrop that attracts thousands of visitors each year. For one day, the entire village becomes a vast open-air garden.
Exhibitors and rose growers
Dozens of rose growers and nursery owners from all over France present their finest varieties of old and modern roses. Visitors can admire hundreds of varieties, receive gardening advice, and leave with a rose bush, including the famous « Rose de Gerberoy », a creation with soft hues and a fruity scent that has become the village's emblem.
Artists and artisans
Painters, sculptors, ceramicists, and craftspeople exhibit their creations inspired by the rose and the village. Food artisans offer rose-based specialties: jams, syrups, Turkish delight, macarons, and other fragrant treats.
Activities and concerts
Throughout the day, concerts liven up the village squares and gardens. Costumed parades and children's activities complete the program, making this festival a quintessential family event.
The legacy of Henri Le Sidaner
The Henri Le Sidaner garden, a listed Remarkable Garden, is one of the highlights of the visit. This terraced garden, created by the painter himself, offers an exceptional panorama of the Picardy countryside and houses a remarkable collection of old roses.
Rose Festival — edition 2026
97th edition of the Gerberoy Rose Festival, on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 10 AM to 6 PM. The Picardy village celebrates its emblem, the rose, with rose growers, jazz gardeners, a parade, entertainment, and artisan markets in the cobbled streets of one of France's Most Beautiful Villages.
97th edition — Sunday, June 7, 2026
For its 97th edition, the Rose Festival returns to Gerberoy on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 10 AM to 6 PM. Like every first Sunday of June since 1928, this Picardy village, classified as one of France's Most Beautiful Villages, celebrates the rose in full bloom.
Program
The 2026 edition offers the festival's historical format, enriched by new features announced by the town hall and the Picardie Verte Tourist Office:
- Rose growers and nurserymen from all over France: presentation and sale of ancient and modern varieties, including the famous «Rose de Gerberoy» available for purchase on site.
- Jazz concerts in the gardens — the «Jazz Gardeners» animate the squares and private gardens opened for the occasion throughout the day.
- Costumed parade in the village's cobbled streets.
- Vintage car parade in the heart of the village.
- Artisan market and local producers' market: rose jams, syrups, Turkish delights, macarons, local Picardy products.
- Foie Gras Market and auction under the Hall.
- Children's entertainment and costumed strolls throughout the day.
- On-site catering offered by village merchants and local associations.
The village in celebration
For one day, the entire village transforms into a huge open-air garden. Visitors stroll through the cobbled streets amidst blooming rose bushes, artisan stalls, and musical entertainment.
The Henri Le Sidaner Garden
The Henri Le Sidaner Garden, classified as a Remarkable Garden, is one of the day's highlights: this terraced garden created by the painter himself offers an exceptional panorama of the Picardy countryside and houses a remarkable collection of ancient roses.
Good to know
Access to the village on festival days is subject to a €2 fee (cash or check), free for children under 10. Free parking outside the village, free shuttle from Songeons on days of high attendance.
Highlights Rose Festival 2026
- 97th edition of a centenary tradition born in 1928
- Village classified as one of France's Most Beautiful Villages, transformed into a rose garden
- Rose growers and nurserymen from all over France
- Jazz concerts in the gardens (the Jazz Gardeners)
- Costumed parade and vintage car parade
- Visit to the Henri Le Sidaner Garden, classified as a Remarkable Garden
Prices Rose Festival 2026
Practical information — Rose Festival
Access
Gerberoy is located in the north-west of Oise, 25 km north-west of Beauvais, in Picardie Verte.
By car: from Beauvais, take the D901 towards Songeons then the D133 towards Gerberoy (approx. 30 minutes). From Paris, A16 exit Beauvais then D901 (approx. 1h30).
Parking: free parking available outside the village. A free shuttle service is provided from Songeons on busy days.
Hours
From 10 AM to 6 PM, on the first Sunday of June.
Village Entrance Fee
2 € per person (cash or cheque), free for children under 10. This symbolic contribution helps to fund the organising association.
Animals
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Contact
Picardie Verte Tourist Office
20 rue du Logis du Roy — 60380 Gerberoy
Phone: 03 44 46 32 20
Email: [email protected]
Association Fêtes des Roses — Mairie de Gerberoy, 6 place La Hire et Xaintrailles, 60380 Gerberoy.
Practical advice
The village can be visited on foot: bring good shoes for the cobbled streets. Arriving early allows you to enjoy the morning calm before the crowds.
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Where does it take place — Rose Festival
Village de Gerberoy
Village de Gerberoy — départ Office de Tourisme, 20 rue du Logis du Roy, 60380 Gerberoy