The Journées du Patrimoine are finally back! This weekend, September 21 and 22, 2024, we're off to conquer the most beautiful treasures of Paris and the Île-de-France region with free visits, unusual events and exceptional openings. Museums, monuments, châteaux and other unusual sites will be revealing their secrets for the occasion. As you can see, this is the event not to be missed in September. Especially if the Paris region is your playground. So, would you like to discover the program that awaits you?
Heritage Days 2024: must-see sites in Essonne (91)
The Journées du Patrimoine 2024 offer a unique opportunity to visit the hidden treasures of Essonne (91). From September 21 to 22, 2024, you'll be able to discover historic places and unusual sites that open their doors for the occasion. A weekend not to be missed. [Read more]
The Journées du Patrimoine are back again this year, with an exceptional edition taking place on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024. This not-to-be-missed cultural event offers you the chance to visit over 1,500 sites in Paris and the Île-de-France region. While the major museums and emblematic monuments are on the program, the occasion is also ideal for exploring secret, little-known or inaccessible sites the rest of the year. [Read more]
The historic monuments of Paris and the Île-de-France region open their doors to you during the 41st European Heritage Days. This Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 2024, come and discover these jewels of history, through attractive programs for the whole family. [Read more]
If you're in Essonne, or would like to explore this département to visit its finest treasures, then it's time to show you an unusual spot that awaits you in the town of Viry-Châtillon. Head for the Domaine du Piédefer to discover this rare curiosity. This is the Nymphée Nymphée, a mysterious grotto whose walls are covered with shells and rocks arranged to create a surprising pattern. It's one of the last vestiges of this type of decoration, very popular in Louis XIV's time. It was listed as a Monument Historique on March 22, 1983.
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 (Heritage Days 2024), the Nymphée awaits you fora free visit on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024. It's also an opportunity to explore the Domaine du Piédefer and its lush green landscape.
Piedefer Estate
A room adorned with rocaille and shells, the Nymphée opens its doors to visitors.
Classified as a Historic Monument since March 22, 1983, the Nymphée is open to visitors during the European Heritage Days.
Théâtre de Verdure
Treasure hunt
Set off as a family or in teams to find the clues scattered around old Viry to locate the hidden treasure (bring a QR code-reading cell phone).
A place of surreal beauty, not to be missed!
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Piédefer Park
26 Rue Maurice Sabatier
91170 Viry Chatillon
Prices
Free
Heritage Days 2024: must-see sites in Essonne (91)
Heritage Days in Paris 2024: secret, little-known or hidden places to discover
Journées du Patrimoine 2024: historic monuments to discover in Paris and the Île-de-France region
