Heritage Days 2024: medieval re-enactment at Château de la Madeleine (78)

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on July 17, 2024 at 01:48 p.m.
To mark the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 (Heritage Days 2024) on September 21 and 22, the Château de la Madeleine in the Yvelines region of France is offering a special program featuring a medieval re-enactment.

For two days, the people of Ile-de-France will be able to discover the region's most beautiful sites, thanks to a new edition of the Journées du Patrimoine. On the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024, head for the historic monuments you've always wanted to visit while they're exceptionally open, the most beautiful churches or castles scattered across the departments of Ile-de-France. Numerous events are being organized free of charge, particularly in the Yvelines department.

Have you heard of the Château de la Madeleine in the heights of the Vallée de Chevreuse? This magnificently preserved fortified castle, built between the 11th and 14th centuries, is a fortress located in Chevreuse. Its construction was ordered by Gui I (lord of the Montlhéry-Rochefort branch), to defend the valley from numerous enemy attacks. A true model of its kind: moat, keep, machicolations, drawbridge, chapel, towers and ramparts... it has all the attributes for a medieval immersion!

Since the 11th century, this château has witnessed all the major events inFrench history. A long epic to discover during the Heritage Days.

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There's plenty to do for the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in the Yvelines! On Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 2024, we're off to the many castles and museums of the 78 region that are opening their doors to you for guided tours, workshops and unique moments of good sharing. [Read more]

The 2024 Heritage Days program at Château de la Madeleine

  • Reconstruction of a small medieval encampment
    September 21 and 22

    In this unique medieval setting, you'll enjoy shooting demonstrations, equipment displays, armored combat and descriptions of camp life.



Happy Heritage Days in Yvelines!

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    Maison du parc
    78460 Chevreuse

    Route planner

    Prices
    Free

    Recommended age
    For all

    Official website
    journeesdupatrimoine.culture.gouv.fr

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