Rendez-vous aux Jardins

A National Event in the Heart of Reims

Created in 2003 by the Ministry of Culture, Rendez-vous aux Jardins is a major national event that invites the public to discover the richness and diversity of French gardens. In Reims, this event takes on a special dimension thanks to the presence of remarkable gardens within historical monuments and prestigious museums. Each year, a different theme guides the programming and inspires gardeners and landscape designers in creating original activities.

Emblematic Places to Discover

In Reims, Rendez-vous aux Jardins allows you to discover exceptional green spaces. The Saint-Remi Museum, housed in the former royal abbey, opens the doors to its main courtyard where the gardeners of the city's green spaces department create an ephemeral plant installation each year. The Fort de la Pompelle offers discovery tours focusing on siege plants, those plants that grow in ruins and on battle sites. The Notre-Dame Cathedral itself is presented as a "gigantic garden of stone and glass".

A Theme Renewed Each Year

Each edition revolves around a national theme chosen by the Ministry of Culture. In 2025, the theme was "Stone Gardens, Gardens of Stone", exploring the links between the mineral and the vegetal. In 2026, the 23rd edition celebrates "The Five Senses in the Garden: Sight", inviting visitors to take a new look at gardens and their palette of colors, shapes, and perspectives.

A Commitment to Nature in the City

Beyond heritage discovery, Rendez-vous aux Jardins raises public awareness about the challenges of nature in the city, biodiversity, and ecological gardening. Guided tours by municipal gardeners help to understand how green spaces integrate into their urban environment and contribute to the quality of life for residents. In the Grand Est region, nearly 350 events are organized in 210 gardens across the territory.