Dourdan - activities

Heritage Days 2024 at Château de Dourdan (91): the program

For the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Château de Dourdan, a fabulous Essonne treasure, unveils its program for the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024.

Heritage Days 2024 in Dourdan (91): discover the town's remarkable sites

For the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), the fortified town of Dourdan has put together an attractive program on September 21 and 22, 2024, featuring guided tours and a plunge into the world of the Middle Ages.

The Olympic flame in Essonne: Who are the torchbearers for Monday's relay?

Wondering who has the honor of carrying the Olympic flame this Monday, July 22, 2024 in Essonne? Ladji Doucouré, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, Ophélie Meunier... these are just some of the famous torchbearers expected this Monday in 77, between Étampes and Évry-Courcouronnes.

Nuit des Musées 2024: treasure hunt and tattoos at Château de Dourdan (91), the program

Every year, the Château-Musée de Dourdan takes part in the Nuit des Musées. A great opportunity to visit this Ile-de-France château for free! Join us on Saturday, May 18, 2024 for a fun and unusual evening featuring tattoos! Discover the detailed program!

Dourdan municipal campsite (91): unusual lodges and pitches for a weekend in the great outdoors

At the terminus of the RER C, in the direction of Dourdan la forêt, embark on a weekend of camping in the great outdoors and a nature getaway without having to leave the Île-de-France region.

Knights' tournaments, shows and period costumes for the Dourdan Medieval Festival (91)

The Fête Médiévale de Dourdan, a not-to-be-missed event in southern Essonne, returns on June 1 and 2, 2024 for two days of entertainment on the theme of the Middle Ages. Embark on a two-day journey to the heart of the Middle Ages!

The Château de Dourdan, an ancient fortified castle to discover in Essonne (91)

In the Essonne department, near Dourdan, you'll find a 13th-century fortified castle. Although you can't visit the interior, you can visit the ramparts on a walking tour!

Parc Lejars-Rouillon, for a bucolic stroll in Dourdan (91)

Just a few minutes' walk from Dourdan town center, nestles a pretty tree-lined square. With its tall trees, playground and pretty flowerbeds, discover the Parc Lejars-Rouillon!

Unusual: the first soapbox race in Dourdan (91), on October 1st

After the Paris Marathon, the Tour de France, the bathtub race on the Canal de l'Ourcq and the fast-approaching Olympic Games, it's become almost routine to see people running. So, the region's most unusual race is sure to please: see you in Dourdan, Essonne, on October 1, 2023.

Dourdan plant show, plants, animations and crafts

The Plant Show of Dourdan (Essonne 91) is back for its 23rd edition on April 22 and 23, 2023 at the Parc Lejars-Rouillon. Come and discover a large choice of plants and enjoy free animations.