This is a new record. For several years, the seasons have followed one another with the same success at the Parc oriental de Maulévrier. This year, the largest Japanese garden in Europe closed its doors on November 17 after a more than brilliant season. In the end, more than 230,000 visitors came to this incomparable site (compared to 210,000 in 2023). We are seeing enthusiasm from many of our visitors who now return regularly to discover the new spaces and take advantage of the numerous events throughout the year.
would like to highlight Alain Caillé, director of the Maulévrier Oriental Park.With new plantings planned this winter by our team of gardeners, the park is already looking ahead to next season with a program full of events, thanks to the mobilization of the park teams and our hundred volunteers
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Highlights 2025
The park will reopen its doors on March 13 with the famous cherry blossom viewing period (hanami). The opportunity for visitors to picnic under the branches until March 31. Concerts will also punctuate this first highlight of a year 2025 which promises to be full of events.
Throughout the season, the park will celebrate a facet of Japanese culture each month. In April, ikebana, a specialty dedicated to floral art, will be in the spotlight from the 11th to the 13th. In May, children's days (kodomo no hi) will take place on the 3rd and 4th. In June, the National Fair of the bonsai, renamed Bonsaï Shō, will welcome Italian guests on the 14th and 15th. In July, time for the cosplay festival, called Kamiplay, on the 12th and 13th. August will highlight the artistic and poetic event of “Painters in the Garden”.
Furthermore, between May and September, night walks will allow you to discover the garden in a different light, offering a unique experience. Nearly 50 dates are planned for these night walks in 2025. Find the entire 2025 program on: www.parc-oriental.com/agenda.
