Description
The end of the season is approaching! To celebrate this wonderful season and the Garden’s closing, we’re back with our traditional Déjardinade.
For the 2026 edition, we’re offering activities every weekend, with a new lineup for Sundays! Workshops, storytelling, crafts, a small market, and a grand banquet featuring a “Déjardiflette” meal.
ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHOPS
Get creative and make natural jewelry using wood, seeds, and more—perfect for pendants or earrings. Near the Gardener’s Hut.
Storytelling in the Garden with Letizia De Vos, storyteller.
11:00 a.m. – Japanese Tale: Samurai, Spirits, and Cherry Trees: a story where nature becomes magical.
2:30 p.m. – Mountain Tale: Edelweiss, Walnut, and Golden Larch: the secret legends of the mountains.
3:30 p.m. – A Medieval Tale: Korrigans, Phoenixes, and Spices: a journey into the heart of medieval legends.
4:30 p.m. – Tales of Metamorphosis: People, animals, and nature transform in stories from around the world.
From 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (continuous): Aromatic Herbs Workshop: Make herbal teas to taste. From picking to sipping, including sifting and bottling. In the aromatic garden.
Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27:
10:30 AM–6:00 PM: Continuous apple juice pressing in the garden.
12:00 PM–2:00 PM: Grand Déjardinade banquet. “Déjardiflette” menu for 25 euros (main course and dessert), drinks not included.
10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Small “Déjardinade” market featuring bulbs, plants, herbal teas from the garden, and homemade goods.
Rates
Free of charge.
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Déjardinade Grand Banquet. Déjardiflette menu for 25 euros (main course and dessert), not including drinks.
Opening times
On 26 September 2026
- 10:30 at 17:00
On 27 September 2026
- 10:30 at 18:00
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Access
Access
- By car / by bike
- Follow Passy Chef-Lieu then the departmental road to Plateau d'Assy.
- The Jardin des Cimes parking lot is located on the edge of the departmental road at the Plateau d'Assy exit in the direction of Plaine Joux.
- A PRM parking lot with dedicated access is available at Chemin des Charmettes, between Plateau d'Assy and the visitor parking lot.
- Beware of the GPS: it may take you down narrow mountain roads... It's best to follow the road signs and stay on the departmental road.
By bus
- Regular bus service to Plateau d'Assy from Le Fayet/Saint Gervais and Sallanches stations.
- Stop at Sancellemoz or Place F. Tobé, about 5-10min walk
On foot
- A multitude of footpaths lead up the Passy hillside to the Jardin des Cimes. Don't hesitate to explore them!
