CARRE DES JARDINIERS 2025 COMPETITION
Discover the 10 candidates selected for the orals!
The first stage of the Carré des Jardiniers 2025 competition has been successfully completed, and after selection by the panel of experts, we are delighted to announce the 10 candidates selected for the orals!
The talent of our candidates, whose backgrounds are all different and unique, must have won over the jury with their vision of the garden of tomorrow and their interpretation of the theme ‘The Garden of Possibilities: Make us dream, surprise us! On April 3 in Paris, they will defend their projects before a panel of specialist judges, a crucial stage before the grand final at Paysalia 2025.
WHO ARE THE 10 FINALISTS?
Behind each name lies a story, a passion, a vision and a shared ambition: to restore the garden to its rightful place in our lives and landscapes. We have gathered together their exclusive testimonials, in which each of them shares his or her feelings as the orals approach, and looks back on the validation of this first stage.
Eloise LORGE
(Ile de France)
‘I'm proud and excited to have taken this first step, and I can't wait to defend my project, Graine d'espoir, Fleur d'avenir. A garden that fits in with the theme of the Garden of Possibilities, telling the story of the possibility of seeing the rebirth of our earth thanks to the gestures, however small, of each and every one of us, becoming a promise for tomorrow.’
Fabio COUPAS
(Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur)
‘I'm proud to have qualified for the second stage of the Carré des Jardiniers. This competition means a lot to me, and the theme ‘The Garden of Possibilities’ fits in perfectly with my state of mind and my career path. If ever there was a year and a theme that spoke to me, this is it!
Kévin BARTHALAY
(Auvergne Rhône Alpes)
‘Our entire team is delighted to have qualified for the orals, and we very much hope to be one of the four finalists, so that we can share our expertise and our vision of the landscape gardening profession’.
Léo QUICHAUD
(Nouvelle Aquitaine)
‘Bringing this project to fruition with my team - Ryan, Gabriel, Paul and Steven - would be the greatest reward of all, a real recognition of our work and the message we want to get across.’
Loic BENOIS
(Nouvelle Aquitaine)
‘I'm very happy to be able to defend my project and my ideas for interpreting the subject proposed in this competition. The whole team that I proposed to carry out the project is very happy and is counting on my oral performance to meet this business challenge’.
Ludovic ORAIN
(Occitanie)
‘A great dose of adrenalin! When I received my qualification for the orals, a lot of feelings came flooding back. I'm very happy and grateful because it shows me that my efforts are paying off. It's a stimulating step that pushes me to go even further in this adventure, with passion and determination’.
Nicolas CHEVAiLlER
(Nouvelle Aquitaine)
‘What wonderful news! We know that it's an immense privilege to be able to go even further in this competition. We quickly got together to fine-tune our project and come up with something unique, wonderful and inspiring. The whole team is enthusiastic and can't wait to come and defend our project with the same passion that drives us every day’.
Pierre GIRAULT
(Occitanie)
‘Immediately a powerful energy took hold of my whole body. I felt my feet sink into the earth. The wind blew across my face, and seemed to leave a few musical notes in its wake. It was uplifting music, full of joy!
Romain JUGEAU
(Pays de la Loire)
‘I'm delighted to be taking the next step in the ‘Carré des jardiniers’ competition and can't wait to meet the panel of judges to present our garden in person.’
Sylvain GIROIRE
(Nouvelle Aquitaine)
‘I'm very pleased to be one of the 10 finalists in the competition, so I'm looking forward to meeting the jury, presenting and discussing a possible garden.’
Their bold, committed ideas promise to make for an exciting competition. Who will be crowned Master Gardener 2025? The answer in December at Paysalia!
Why are these orals a key stage in the competition?
Going before the jury is a unique opportunity for candidates to :
Defend their project with conviction and emotion
Demonstrate their know-how and their approach to the profession
Share their commitment to sustainable, innovative landscaping.
The next step is a press conference to announce the finalists before the grand final at Paysalia!
Following their presentations to the jury, 4 finalists will be selected to design and create their own exceptional garden at Paysalia 2025. The ultimate challenge will see one of these 4 finalists awarded the title of Master Gardener 2025. The 4 finalists will be unveiled to the public and the press at a special press conference on 21 May 2025, where we look forward to seeing you all there!
