De Vert et d’Art brings together heritage, art and botanical creations in the exceptional setting of Payerne Abbey. Over four days, florists, horticulturists and gardeners take over the Abbey and its surroundings to create ephemeral installations inspired by works of art and the architecture of the site.
Discover the Abbey enhanced by floral compositions inspired by paintings, horticultural creations in dialogue with the architecture, and a market featuring local plants. Be enchanted by this unique event in French-speaking Switzerland.
Tickets for De Vert et d’Art are now on sale!
To avoid queues at the ticket desks during your visit, we invite you to purchase your tickets online.
Event programme
Thursday, 24 September 2026
10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Exhibitions Flowering our Collections and Mineral and Plant
11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Flash tours* (in French)
6:00 pm
Public opening (in French)
Friday, 25 September 2026
10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Exhibitions Flowering our Collections and Mineral and Plant
10:30 am – 4:00 pm
Flash tours* (in French)
Saturday, 26 September 2026
10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Exhibitions Flowering our Collections and Mineral and Plant
10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Local plant market
10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Creative workshops for all ages (in French)
7:30 pm
Performance: live floral creation with music
Sunday, 27 September 2026
10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Exhibitions Flowering our Collections and Mineral and Plant
10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Local plant market
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Creative workshops for all ages (in French)
10:30 am – 4:00 pm
Flash tours* (in French)
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Closing event and prize-giving ceremony (in French)
*Flash tours in the presence of the participating florists or horticulturists:
departures every 30 minutes, duration approx. 20 minutes.
Discover during the event
Flowering our Collections – Abbey
Around twenty paintings from the museum’s collections enter into dialogue with original floral creations specially made for the event.
Mineral and Plant – Castle Courtyard
Unique horticultural compositions highlight the architecture of the site and reveal a dialogue between heritage and the plant world.
Plant Market and Food Area – Market Square
On Saturday and Sunday, discover the local plant market (free admission) and take part in our Tataki Zome and pumpkin decoration workshops. Throughout the event, enjoy food and drink stands.
