To mark Heritage Days 2024 in the Val d'Oise, the Château d'Ecouen is opening its doors to visitors free of charge on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22.
This Renaissance château, located 20 km north of Paris, was built in the 16th century for Anne de Montmorency. For his residence, the Constable thought big and hired the best craftsmen of his time: Jean Bullant, Bernard Palissy, Masséot Abaquesne, Jean Goujon, perhaps Nicolo dell'Abbate, would succeed one another at the Château d'Écouen, incorporating the finest innovations of their era: paving, stained glass, panelling, painted friezes and landscapes, marble...
Today, the Château d'Ecouen is home to a Renaissance Museum, whose works come mainly from the Musée de Cluny (Paris). These include the splendid David and Bathsheba tapestry, with its imposing dimensions of 75 m long by 4.50 m high, and one of the very first copies of Leonardo da Vinci's famous Last Supper, commissioned from Marco d'Oggiono in Milan in 1506.
The Musée National de la Renaissance invites you and the museum's curators to rediscover the château and its collections through an exceptional program of tours, workshops and lectures. You can also discover the works of art in a different way with the screening of Aplanos, l'homme de fer, a video creation by Xavier de Richemont.
The Château d'Écouen estate is getting into the spirit of the Olympic and Paralympic Games being held in Paris, with an exhibition on leisure activities and sports from the Renaissance to the Olympic Games. Take advantage of your stroll around the estate for a trip back in time to jeu de paume, soule and pugilism. Fifteen sports punctuate your cultural walk.
The best part of the visit: for families (children aged 8 and over), a games booklet is available at the entrance to the estate.
Equip yourself with traditional stonemason's tools and carve a block of stone. The stonemasons on site will introduce you to their trade. It's sure to inspire new vocations!
In partnership with Degaine
Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Free, no reservation required
Ages 5 and up
The Musée national de la Renaissance - Château d'Écouen is celebrating its monumental and plant heritage during the European Days. Over the two days of the event, visitors will be able to discover a wide range of attractions around the museum.
Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 9:30am to 12:45pm and 2pm to 5:45pm
Free admission
More information on our website: musee-renaissance.fr
From the château's courtyard, 500 years of history await you. This architectural jewel lets you relive the great moments of its history.
(Re)discover the town as you've never seen it before! Two actors recount the history of the town and its heritage during an interactive theatrical walk full of anecdotes. This unusual one-hour stroll takes you from the château to the church of Saint-Acceul, passing by painters' houses and the Tourelles manor house.
A poetic, humorous and family-friendly tour, led by two multi-faceted actors.
In partnership with Ville d'Écouen and Théâtre de la vallée
Saturday and Sunday
At 2pm and 4pm
Terrasse Nord
Free admission
Investigation game, 40-minute game starting every 20 minutes.
Attributed to the entourage of Jean Bourdichon and Jean Poyer, who worked in Tours in the suite of Jean Fouquet, this Entombment usually decorates the Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul church in Gonesse, which is currently under renovation.
Many questions remain about this painting. Come and unravel the mystery of this work with Thierry Crépin-Leblond, the museum's director!
With Thierry Crépin-Leblond, conservateur général du Patrimoine and director of the museum
Saturday, September 21
At 2pm - 4pm - 5pm
Take a stroll through Écouen's emblematic monuments. Take a trip back to the days of the demoiselles de la Légion d'honneur and the École des Peintres d'Écouen. Immerse yourself in the town's fascinating history, as if you were there!
What work is being undertaken on this façade? What are the different trades involved in this type of project? What is the role of an architect on this type of site?
Régis Martin, chief architect of historic monuments, will present the site and his profession.
With Régis Martin, chief architect of historic monuments
Saturday at 3pm
Free, no reservation required.
Set off with one of our estate agents and discover this space so important to the Renaissance.
Saturday and Sunday
At 3pm
Free
Try your hand at archery on this initiation course in the castle moat. This sport has relaxing properties and improves concentration.
In partnership with the Archers d'Écouen
Sunday, 2 pm to 6 pm
Free
Jacob, Abigail, David... meet the great figures painted on our mantels! Take a tour of the château's rooms and learn more about this exceptional ensemble, which has yet to reveal all its secrets.
With Matteo Gianeselli, heritage curator
Sunday, September 22
At 2pm - 3pm - 4pm
What was life like at the King's court? What was the entertainment like? How were apartments furnished? What were the table manners? Find out on this tour.
With Julie Rohou, heritage curator
Sunday, September 22
At 2:30pm - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lots to do this weekend!
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Château d'Écouen - musée national de la Renaissance
Rue Jean Bullant
95440 Ecouen
Access
Transilien Line H Ecouen-Ezanville station
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
musee-renaissance.fr
