Gardens open in Paris
Rendez‑vous at the Gardens returns June 5–7, opening up Paris and Île‑de‑France’s usually hidden gardens — an ideal off-the-beaten-path weekend for anyone who prefers secret green spaces to crowded bars (sortiraparis.com). The event is billed as a chance to explore rarely accessible locations across the region, the kind of local-flavor discovery city explorers love (sortiraparis.com).
Organized by the French Ministry of Culture, the 2026 edition is the festival’s 23rd official run. (rendezvousauxjardins.culture.gouv.fr) Organisers list more than 2,800 participating parks and gardens across Europe for this edition. (rendezvousauxjardins.culture.gouv.fr) The official theme for 2026 is “La vue” (Sight), shaping exhibitions, guided walks and sensory programming. (rendezvousauxjardins.culture.gouv.fr) Since becoming a European event in 2018, the programme is expected to involve 23 countries, coordinated with a common visual identity. (coe.int) The Ministry highlights 474 sites carrying the national “Jardin remarquable” label among venues promoted for the weekend. (rendezvousauxjardins.culture.gouv.fr) Local listings and organisers say the programme mixes guided tours, craft demonstrations, musical strolls, museum garden openings and special private-estate visits such as Château de la Celle‑les‑Bordes. (sortiraparis.com)
