Chantilly Plant Days: A Thousand And One Plant Treasures To Inspire A Passion For Gardening.
Three days to stroll, choose unique plants, and bring home a true botanical gem, Chantilly pulls out all the stops and sets the scene.
The concept in a few steps
The Chantilly Plant Days are, as always, a meeting place for nurserymen, landscapers, artisans, and enthusiasts.
The event takes place in the park of the Château de Chantilly and emphasizes botanical diversity, the conservation of living organisms, and respectful horticultural practices.
It is both a plant market, a venue for technical exchanges, and a source of inspiration for those who love to get their hands in the soil (or just dream in front of well-crafted flowerbeds).
A theme that takes you on a journey.
"A Thousand and One Plant Treasures": the title of this edition invites curiosity. The image is open, small finds, great discoveries, rare species or recent selections, all these plants that step outside standard circuits and tell the patient work of European nurserymen.
It's the idea that every detour at a booth can reveal an unexpected treasure, a plant that transforms a corner of the garden.
The Peony Garden, a new gem
Among the news in the field, the Peony Garden is worth a visit. Located in the Candie meadow, it covers nearly 8,000 m² and brings together nearly 300 taxa of peonies.
Designed as an immersive experience, it consists of 13 thematic islands (historical, educational, artistic, discovery...), promising successive and changing panoramas.
The inauguration is scheduled for Friday, May 22 at 3 PM, a highlight of this edition.
Exhibitors: a wealth of gems
Nurserymen bring their discoveries. The Rivière establishments, specialists in peonies, will showcase their heritage and recent varieties, including, for example, shrub and herbaceous types that have been cultivated within their walls for a long time.
Other stands highlight specialized collections: ferns, mints with varied fragrances, prestigious orchids, surprising bulbs, as well as Mediterranean and dry garden plants.
The abundance is intentionally broad: collectible pieces, graphic plants, ready-to-plant associations... enough to leave with a fresh idea for one's garden or balcony.
Kerdalo and the gaze of his godfather
Christian Louboutin is the godfather of the edition. The gardens of Kerdalo, showcased on a carefully arranged stand of photographs and iconic plants, embody the idea of a gem: rare species, atmospheres of shade and foliage, scenes where light and water create their music.
The dialogue between landscape creation and botanical sensitivity is at the heart of this participation, highlighting patience, attention to the long term, and a taste for plant emotion.
A botanical focus not to be missed.
Highlight of the show: the celebration of auricula primroses by Barnhaven Primroses. These Primula auricula, alpine plants with fleshy rosettes and sometimes covered in a fine powder called farina, are presented here as collector's items. A theatre of auriculas will showcase how these plants have inspired horticultural imagination and why they continue to ignite the passion of collectors.
Animations and workshops for all ages
The program is filled with practical workshops and signings: a book signing session with Caroline Munoz on Saturday at 2:30 PM, a meeting with author Catherine Secq on Sunday from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, demonstrations on the rational pruning of trees, kokedama workshops (small paid groups), introductions to repotting orchids, and guided tours of the park at 11 AM and 3 PM (reservation required, additional fee indicated).
There are also workshops for children, wooden games, and tasting proposals centered around roses, in short, plenty to spend the day on site.
Practical information: dates, times, and prices
The event will take place on May 22, 23, and 24, 2026, from 10 AM to 7 PM.
Parking and cloakroom services are included. Various ticket options are available, including a TER + ticket package: 1 round trip on the TER valid for 1 day + 1 ticket for the Plant Days (prices mentioned in the brochure).
The "Plant Days + Park" and "1 day + Plant Days" tickets have full and reduced prices listed to facilitate selection.
Please check the exact terms and reservations for certain activities that require a limited number of participants.
Art, crafts, and objects related to the garden
Around the plants, the exhibition also showcases craftsmanship: artistic basketry, ceramics, gardening tools and supports, decorative objects, kamados for outdoor cooking, and of course specialized bookstores presenting various works on gardening.
It's an opportunity to combine aesthetics and utility, and to enhance your outdoor space with pieces designed to last.
For whom and why to go there
Whether you are a discerning collector, an amateur gardener, or simply a walker seeking inspiration, the Plant Days offer a ground for discoveries.
People come to see rare plants, to learn (workshops, conferences), to engage with passionate professionals, or simply to stroll through a park with multiple landscape eras, from French gardens to English spaces.
And honestly, leaving with a plant that you have never seen anywhere else is always something exhilarating.
Practical conclusion
In three days, Chantilly promises to be a hub of plant treasures and activities.
Take the time to wander around, jot down the ideas that resonate with you, and if a plant captivates you, ask the nursery expert for their cultivation advice.
Gardens, like shoes, are said to be built with patience and taste. Here, we invite you to cultivate a bit of that patience at home.
Note Well
Some words for better understanding
- Plant nuggets: an image used to refer to rare, original, or unexpected plants that awaken curiosity and the desire to cultivate.
- Farina: fine powder sometimes visible on leaves or flowers, which gives a powdered and delicate appearance to certain varieties (notably in auriculas).
- Auricula theater: a staging device on which auricula primroses are displayed, designed to protect the plants from rain and present them as collector's items.
Visually
Expect very photogenic scenes: shaded walkways, clusters of peonies in islands, carefully staged booths, and an attentive presence of artisans.
If you enjoy garden photography, bring a versatile lens: there will be delicate details and wide panoramas.
Last word
The Chantilly Plant Days embrace a reasoned sense of wonder: botany, aesthetics, practicality.
Go there to hunt for your next gem, and to come back with more ideas and actions.
Keywords and useful pages
Chantilly Plant Days, Peony Garden, peonies, auricula primroses, Kerdalo, Christian Louboutin, nurseries, gardening workshops, activities, Hortum in Bibliotheca bookstore
