A literary Prize was created in 2000 in honour of the great 18th century Flower painter Pierre-Joseph Redouté, for the best French gardening and botanical books of the year.

Organised by the Association des Jardins du Maine (JASPE), the Pierre-Joseph Redouté Prize is awarded every year in the Loire Valley, the first week-end of June at the Château du Lude during the Garden festival.

The Pierre-Joseph Redouté Prize is awarded by an experienced and discerning Jury:

• botanist Olivier Colin,

• journalist Martine Gérardin,

• interior designer Jacques Garcia,

• actress Marie-Anne Chazel,

• Marc Mennessier, journalist at le Figaro,

• amateur gardener Maryvonne Pinault,

• well known Belgian gardener Diane de Belder,

• Film Producer Jean-Louis Remilleux,

• and landscape architect Louis Benech.