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 100-square-meter temporary garden in December, in just four days, inside an exhibition park, before a jury of professionals, specialized journalists, and artists—that is the challenge awaiting the four finalists in the 2027 Carré des Jardiniers competition. 
 

For the 2027 edition, the competition is evolving to become more visible and inclusive. Candidates are invited to showcase their expertise through a portfolio of past projects before entering the competition’s selection process. 
 

At the end of the various stages, four finalists will have the opportunity to design and create a 100-square-meter temporary garden within a new exhibition space set up in the heart of Hall 6.3 at the Paysalia trade show. Surrounding a central Agora—the venue for the fair’s conferences and events—the gardens will enjoy unprecedented visibility among industry professionals, the media, and a highly qualified audience.
 

With no imposed theme, candidates will have greater creative freedom to express their vision of landscape design while incorporating technical and material constraints common to all finalists. This approach aims to highlight professional excellence, landscape creativity, plants, and innovation.
 

Le Carré des Jardiniers is also a wonderful human adventure. Contestants will receive enhanced support through the Club Carré des Jardiniers, dedicated coaching, and the involvement of partner schools. Throughout the competition, the projects will benefit from increased media coverage, enhanced public relations efforts, and—for the first time—a public vote that will round out the contest experience.
 

At the end of the finals, a single contestant will be awarded the prestigious title of Master Gardener, a recognized distinction that honors excellence, boldness, creativity, collaboration, and professional commitment. The winner then becomes a true ambassador for the profession and for landscape design.

Open to all landscape contractors and designers, the Carré des Jardiniers takes place every two years as part of the Paysalia trade show. Created in 2011 by landscape and gardening professionals, it has become, over the years, one of the industry’s most iconic and demanding competitions.

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 16 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.

The audience Award

New for 2027, the Audience Award allows visitors and exhibitors at Paysalia to take an active role in the competition by voting for their favorite garden.
 

Throughout the show, the four finalist gardens will be open to public voting. This award will recognize the project that has most captivated and inspired the public through its creativity, aesthetic appeal, and vision for the landscape.
 

Complementing the jury’s awards, the People’s Choice Award offers additional visibility to the nominees and strengthens the entire industry’s commitment to the Gardeners’ Square.

Paysalia, le rendez-vous incontournable de la filière paysage

Paysalia est le salon professionnel de référence du paysage, rassemblant l’ensemble des acteurs qui font et transforment la filière. 

Lors de sa dernière édition en 2025, le salon a réuni 41 500 visiteurs professionnels et + de 1 000 exposants, rendant visible près de 1 900 marques et confirmant son leadership et son attractivité à l’échelle nationale et internationale.
 

Depuis 2009, Paysalia s’impose comme un temps fort majeur de la profession, un lieu où, pendant 3 jours, les professionnels se rencontrent, échangent, partagent leurs visions et façonnent ensemble l’avenir du paysage. 
 

La prochaine édition de Paysalia se tiendra du 30 novembre au 2 décembre 2027 à Eurexpo Lyon.
 

Evénement incontournable depuis 2011, Paysalia accueille la phase finale du concours « Carré des Jardiniers ».