Salon du Végétal

The Salon du Végétal: the benchmark for the horticultural sector in Angers

The Salon du Végétal is the leading professional trade show for the plant sector in France. Located in Angers, the historic capital of French horticulture, it benefits from the unique ecosystem of the Végépolys Valley competitiveness cluster, the world's leading plant-focused cluster. The show is organized by Destination Angers in close collaboration with Val'hor, VERDIR, BHR, and all the sector's professional organizations.

Over 260 exhibitors and 7,500 visitors

Organized biennially (every two years), the Salon du Végétal brings together over 260 exhibitors, including 15% international, at the Parc des Expositions in Angers for three days. More than 7,500 professional visitors—nursery owners, horticulturists, landscapers, garden centers, distributors, local authorities, architects, and specifiers—come to discover the latest innovations in plants, equipment, technical solutions, and landscaping trends.

An accelerator for sustainable transition

The show positions itself as an accelerator for transition and performance for companies committed to a sustainable dynamic. Over 60 conferences, round tables, and technical workshops punctuate the program, addressing topics such as adaptation to climate change, biodiversity, new cultivation practices, urban greening, varietal innovation, and short supply chains.

Angers, capital of plants

The show's location in Angers is no coincidence. Maine-et-Loire is the leading horticultural department in France, with a sector that represents thousands of jobs in production, research, training, and distribution. The Salon du Végétal reinforces Angers' position as a green and innovative metropolis, at the heart of a unique ecosystem combining research, training, businesses, and plant-related institutions.