The “Rendez-Vous at the Gardens” event in Vendée Bocage takes place on the first weekend of June. This year, the event takes place from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 June 2025, on the theme “Stone gardens – garden stones”.
This event is an opportunity to discover the hidden treasures of the parks, private gardens open for the event in Vendée in the Bocage Vendéen. The gardens are mainly open on Saturdays and Sundays to the general public. In France, more than 2200 parks and gardens (joined by 400 others across Europe) will celebrate these twentieth Rendez-vous aux jardins!
"Nice walk in the Vendée Bocage!"
Meet at the Gardens 2024 in Vendée Bocage
Chateau de la Source, Rocheserviere
As part of the 21st edition of Rendez-vous aux Jardins, the Parc de la Source will open its doors with the theme: “the five senses – The taste of flowers”. On the program: an exhibition on Jean-Jacques Audubon (animal painter) and The Bees: presentation by Sylvain Lariagon. Honey tasting/sale on Saturday and Sunday. Visit to the rose garden with illustrations and explanations about the little ones
animals that we hear in the garden.
- Free visits: Saturday June 1, 2024 from 14:30 p.m. to 19 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 18:30 p.m.
- Price: Free
The gardens of the Priory Saint-Pierre, Réaumur
Circuits are offered in the garden and the park, Friday from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 18 p.m. Admission: €5/adult (€3/group of under 10 people), €3/student and 11 to 18 year olds, and free for under 11 year olds. Registration required.
At n°2 rue du Prieuré, go through the gate and discover an exceptional place with its architectural heritage, its shaded paths, its ornamental garden and its new orchard. Listen to the musical harmony of nature, the singing of birds, the rustling of the wind in the foliage, the stridulation of insects, the sound of the water which descends through a stream of the pond towards the Grand Lay, which flowing into the river and lapping in the washhouse. Note, in the successive spaces of this garden, the strong link between the river and the landscape of the Haut Bocage with a gradual scaling of maintenance. The quality of this garden, its unique character and its authenticity, allow the Prieuré Saint Pierre to be the only park in Vendée to benefit from protection as a Historic Monument.
- 2 rue du Prieuré – 02 51 63 05 43 / 06 08 30 70 94
- Friday May 31, 2024 14 p.m. – 18 p.m., Saturday June 1 and Sunday: 9 a.m. – 18 p.m.
Garden of the House of Rural Life at the Flocelliere
This community garden in the heart of the green hills of the Haut Bocage Vendéen is the result of the work of a hundred volunteers. They practice ecology around organic gardening, the diversity of the bocage landscapes and the multiple flavors of forgotten vegetables. The CPIE offers you a guided and commented stroll to discover the rich biodiversity present in its eco-gardens.
- Sunday June 2, 2024 from 15 p.m. to 17 p.m.30
- House of Rural Life – La Flocellière (Gardens of the Permanent Center for Environmental Initiatives Sèvre et Bocage)
Cedar Garden in Montaigu-Vendee
Discovery tour of a 1850th century garden at the foot of the ramparts, surrounding the town center of Montaigu-Vendée. The buildings were rebuilt in 2000 on the ruins of the mythical “Château des trompettes”, a fortification which defended the Saint-Nicolas bridge. This enclosed garden, not overlooked, of nearly 12m² is a verdant setting on terraces, facing south, which gives direct access to the Maine river. Exceptional opening of a private and landscaped garden (English style), guided tour every hour by group of XNUMX people on compulsory prior registration at [email protected].
- 22 rue du General de Gaulle (Montaigu-Vendée) – 06 62 58 35 62
- Guided tours lasting approximately 1 hour 15 minutes, departure at 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – 14 p.m. and 15:15 p.m. Saturday June 1 and Sunday June 2, 2024
- Price: Free upon registration
- Pets not allowed and picnic prohibited
The Chevérière garden
Garden of aromatic and medicinal plants open to the general public. In this garden, the owners do not use pesticides, the treatments are natural and plant-based. They transform the harvested fruits and vegetables into jams, syrups and drinks. FREE ENTRANCE. Free. Saturday June 1 and Sunday June 2 from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Garden of the Logis de la Chabotterie in Montréverd
With its gardens and its park typical of the Vendée bocage, the departmental domain of Chabotterie is home to a reservoir of biodiversity of more than 150 species of animals and 200 species of plants and flowers.
Come stroll along the bridleway and discover the orchard and the plant labyrinth.
The enclosed garden of La Chabotterie (included in the visit to the Logis) is a French-style garden combining pleasure garden and vegetable garden. Beauty and utility combine at the heart of the 18th century art of living.
- Friday May 31, Saturday June 1 and Sunday June 2, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.
- Entrance to the Logis and the enclosed garden: adult €7, reduced €5, free under 12 years old
Park of the Domain of L'Auneau in Chantonnay
19th century park overlooking the Petit Lay valley. The promenade provides panoramic views that reflect the landscape identity of Tuscany. Classified Remarkable Garden. Private garden.
- Free visits: Saturday 1st / Sunday 2 June 2024: 14:00 p.m. - 20:00 p.m.
- Price: € 5/person – Free for under 18s
Park of the Château des Roches Baritaud in Saint Germain de Prinçay
Park laid out around a XNUMXth century fortified residence: remarkable trees, moats, vegetable garden, greenhouse, rose garden and orangery. Private garden.
- Open houses: Saturday June 1, 2024 and Sunday June 2 from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
- Price: €4 for over 18s
Domaine du Boisniard in Chanverrie
Prepare to awaken all your senses: hearing, sight, touch, smell and taste will be in the spotlight throughout this weekend. The Domaine du Boisniard teams have put together a colorful program for you: concerts, exhibitions, guided tours, theater, tastings...
From Friday May 31, during the inauguration evening, meet artists from the Diz'Arts collective and their works then let yourself be transported into an explosion of flavors during a meal prepared by the starred chef, Valentin Morice (on registration).
On Saturday June 1st, listen to nature and the artists who have come to celebrate it: An artistic performance will be performed in the English-style park, as well as a concert of traditional Japanese music.
On Sunday June 2, immerse yourself in the heart of the Estate and let yourself be guided by the teams who will help you discover their know-how: guided tours, guided walks, musical breaks and tasting of homemade beverages await you.
- From Friday May 31 to Sunday June 2, 2024
- Free admission
Gardens of the Cure in Mortagne-sur-Sevre
The gardens of the Cure, facing south towards the Sèvre Nantaise, offer beautiful views of the valley and the river, sheltered from the life of the town but a stone's throw from the historic center. It is a remarkable site, both for its position on the hillside of the Sèvre Nantaise and for its exceptional architecture. These completely renovated gardens have been returned to their original state: ponds, fountains, stairs… in the Clissonnais style, inspired by Italy.
- Place Hullin – 02 51 65 19 42
- Free visits: Friday / Saturday / Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 22:00 p.m.
- Concert by the Panony Jazz group on Sunday June 2, 2024 from 14 p.m. to 14:30 p.m.
- Price: Free
Espace Bocagé du Petit Moulin, St Martin des Noyers
Bocaged space, plant architecture in the making, which is supported by a network of old hedges. Sculptures punctuate the space.
- Saturday June 1 and Sunday June 2, 2024 from 14:30 p.m. to 18 p.m.
- Guided tour at 16:00 p.m.
- On-site parking
- 5€ per person; free for under 18s
Manor of Sciences of Réaumur
Come stroll around the grounds of the Manoir des Sciences, the former residence of Réaumur, that of an 18th century physicist-naturalist. In the rooms, immerse yourself in the story of this scientist, a great observer of nature and take the time to wonder about the environment thanks to the “Extinguishing excess” exhibition. Then, take advantage of the visit to stroll through the gardens and discover the “Ciels du Bocage” photographic exhibition.
- 8 rue Ferchault – Réaumur – 02 51 57 99 46
- Open Houses : Sunday June 2, 2024 from 14:00am to 18:00pm
- Price: €4/person – free for under 12s
Neurodon 2024
Gardens support the event on Neurodon in Vendée Bocage, for each paid entrance, 2€ are donated to brain research, the French Brain Federation www.frcneurodon.org.
In 2024, the event will take place on the weekend of May 4 and 5, 2024.
- Garden of the Château de la Flocellière – La Flocellière – Sèvremont - Open exclusively on Saturday May 4 and Sunday May 5, 2024 from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. Entrance 4€.
- Auneau Park in Chantonnay – Open Saturday May 4 and Sunday May 5, 2024 from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. Entry €5 (over 18).
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