Festival International des Jardins de Chaumont-sur-Loire (International Garden Festival, Chaumont-sur-Loire) is a world-renowned landscape and design exhibition held annually from late April to early November in the enchanting grounds of the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, in France’s Loire Valley. Since 1992, the festival has invited leading garden designers, architects, and artists to create more than 20 themed gardens, each exploring innovation, ecology, and art through living design. Visitors wander through a sensory world of colors, textures, and ideas, surrounded by the estate’s château and parklands. Blending creativity, environmental awareness, and French elegance, the International Garden Festival is a must-see for lovers of nature and contemporary design.
DATES & TIMES
• Dates: Exact 2026 details not yet published—check official site nearer the date: Official site.
• Typical season: April to early November (2025 ran 19 April–2 November) — see Festival page.
• The exact timetable publishes annually; programme and garden list appear on the Programme section when released.
LOCATION
• Venue: Domaine de Chaumont‑sur‑Loire, 41150 Chaumont‑sur‑Loire — overview on the Official site.
• Map: Domaine de Chaumont‑sur‑Loire — Open in Google Maps.
• Getting there: Regional trains to Onzain‑Chaumont‑sur‑Loire (TER Centre‑Val de Loire), then shuttle/walk; driving and parking signed to the Domaine — practical details under Practical information.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Buy tickets: Official online ticketing via the Domaine — Buy tickets.
• What’s included: Tickets typically include access to the Garden Festival areas and estate exhibitions; check conditions on the Practical information page.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Theme: A new creative theme and 20+ designer plots are selected each year by competition — see Competition.
• Accessibility: Step‑free routes, adapted toilets and wheelchair loans available — details under Practical information.
• Best times: Arrive early or late afternoon for softer light and cooler temperatures; onsite restaurants and boutiques are available.
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