Château de saint germain en laye - activities

11 free castles around Paris this Sunday, December 1, 2024, the 1st Sunday of the month

On the first Sunday of the month, certain monuments, notably châteaux, open their doors to us for a free visit. Why not take advantage of this Sunday, December 1, 2024, to treat yourself to one of the sublime châteaux of our Ile-de-France heritage? Don't forget, some of them require free advance reservations, so be sure to check and prepare your visits in advance.

The Museum of National Archaeology - Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye

The Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, high up in the Yvelines, was one of the royal residences of François I. Today, it houses the national archaeology museum. Today, it houses the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale, with over 29,000 objects on display!

Heritage Days 2024 at the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye - Musée d'Archéologie Nationale (78)

The Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye is taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine 2024. On the program for Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, guided tours of the Château and the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale, plus many other surprises, for a unique plunge into the heart of history.

Nuit des Musées 2024: the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale du Domaine de Saint-Germain-en-Laye (78)

To mark Museum Night, the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale - Domaine National de Saint-Germain-en-Laye is opening its doors free of charge on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Numerous activities are planned for the whole family. Here's your chance to find out what's in store for this 20th edition!

International Castles Day: beautiful castles to visit in Île-de-France

This Friday, July 19, 2024, we're celebrating International Castle Day. But how? By visiting these magnificent monuments, of course! And we're in luck: Paris and the Île-de-France region are home to some of the most beautiful châteaux in France. Here's a small selection of must-see palaces.

From one world to another: the exhibition that tells the story of Autun at the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale

The Musée d'archéologie nationale presents "D'un monde à l'autre : Autun from Antiquity to the Middle Ages", a fascinating exhibition on view from February 17 to June 17, 2024.