Jardins sans Limites Festival

Horticultural Paradises in the Land of Three Borders

The Jardins sans Limites network is a unique cross-border project in Europe, bringing together over twenty remarkable gardens spread across Moselle (France), Saar (Germany), and Luxembourg. From April to October, these gardens open their doors to visitors, offering an unparalleled horticultural experience where you can visit a garden in France in the morning, cross the border to another in Germany in the afternoon, and end the day in Luxembourg.

A Legacy of Cross-Border Cooperation

The project was born in the 1980s from a cooperation policy between the department of Moselle and the state of Saar. This pioneering initiative has created a coherent network of gardens that transcend national borders to offer a shared cultural and botanical experience.

The Gardens in the Network

Among the most remarkable gardens in the network are:

• Les Jardins Fruitiers de Laquenexy (Moselle): a true horticultural showcase of the department, hosting the annual Garden and Flavors Festival.
• Le Jardin des Faïenciers in Sarreguemines: a contemporary garden inspired by the city's ceramic history.
• The Monastery Gardens in Luxembourg: medieval gardens recreated in an exceptional historical setting.
• The Saar Gardens in Germany: several landscape creations along the Saar loop.

Seasonal Events and Activities

Throughout the opening season, Jardins sans Limites offers numerous events:

• Themed guided tours in each garden of the network.
• Gardening and floral art workshops for all ages.
• Festivals and garden fêtes, including the famous Garden and Flavors Festival at Les Jardins Fruitiers de Laquenexy.
• Temporary exhibitions of contemporary outdoor art.

Green and Cultural Tourism

Jardins sans Limites is a green and cultural tourism route that highlights the natural and landscape heritage of the three-border region. Supported by Moselle Tourisme and Saarschleifenland Tourismus GmbH, it contributes to cross-border tourism appeal and the discovery of a rich and diverse garden art.

Discover the Gardens

A dedicated website and brochures available in the region's tourist offices allow you to plan your visit and choose your itinerary among the different gardens in the network. Interactive maps facilitate the organization of day trips or multi-day circuits.