Contest introduction

THE LANDSCAPE EXCELLENCE COMPETITION

Created to discover and showcase talent in the landscape industry, The Carré des Jardiniers is now recognized as a leading competition among landscape architects, landscape designers, and specifiers.

 

Through the creation of full-scale gardens, it highlights the creativity, high standards, and vision of professionals committed to the future of landscape design.
 

A CONTEST UNIQUE IN ITS FORMAT AND AMBITION

Designing and creating a 200-square-meter temporary garden in December, in just 4 days, within an exhibition park, based on a theme selected by a jury of professionals, specialized journalists, and artists—this is the challenge awaiting the four finalists in the 2027 Carré des Jardiniers competition.

Whether you are a landscape contractor or designer, this is also a unique opportunity to unite your teams around a collective project, dare to think outside the box, inspire young people in training, and showcase your talents…

The Carré des Jardiniers honors the individual who has conceived, designed, and created an exceptional garden, in accordance with the key values of the landscaping profession: authenticity, boldness, creativity, sustainability, and collaboration... And among the four finalists, only one will be crowned Master Gardener!

Open to all established landscape designers and contractors, the “Carré des Jardiniers” competition takes place every two years as part of the Paysalia trade show. It was created in 2011 by landscape and gardening professionals, including Jean Mus, a renowned landscape architect and President of the jury.

WHY IS THE GARDENERS’ SQUARE SO SYMBOLIC FOR PAYSALIA?

Alexandra Moncorgé – Director of the Paysalia trade show

An exceptionnal jury

The Carré des Jardiniers jury is composed of 15 renowned figures passionate about the world of landscaping. Whether professionals, journalists, or artists—whether they are experts in the field or use nature as a source of inspiration in their work—they all share a deep appreciation for plants, exceptional artistic sensibility, and a keen critical eye.

Professionals

Media

Artists

Master Gardener 2025

THE STUDENTS' FAVORITE AWARD

The Carré des Jardiniers is a competition dedicated to promoting careers in landscaping and aimed at sparking interest in this field among younger generations.
 

In 2025, Le Carré des Jardiniers therefore established partnerships with training centers to involve young students in this renowned competition and to widely promote careers and training in the landscaping sector. 
 

Two students from the École du Breuil, the CFPPA Digne-Carmejane, Roanne Cherve Noiretable, the Lycée Lasalle Reims Thillois, and the Lycée de Kebernez made up the jury for the 2025 Carré des Jardiniers and awarded their “favorite” prize to Eloise Lorge for her garden “Graine d’espoir, Flower of the Future" on December 3 at the Paysalia trade show.

PAYSALIA, THE MUST-ATTEND EVENT FOR THE LANDSCAPING INDUSTRY

Paysalia is the leading trade show for the landscaping industry, bringing together all the key players who shape and transform the sector.  

At its last edition in 2025, the trade show attracted 41,500 trade visitors and over 1,000 exhibitors, showcasing nearly 1,900 brands and confirming its leadership and appeal on a national and international scale.

Since 2009, Paysalia has established itself as a major highlight of the industry, a place where, over three days, professionals meet, exchange ideas, share their visions, and shape the future of landscaping together. 

The next edition of Paysalia will take place from November 30 to December 2, 2027, at Eurexpo Lyon.

A must-attend event since 2011, Paysalia hosts the final round of the “Carré des Jardiniers” competition.