Jean-Jacques Rousseau from every angle... This is what the Musée Jean-Jacques Rousseau, located in Montmorency in the Val-d'Oise (95), usually offers through its collections and exhibitions. And for the Journées du Patrimoine, lovers of history and literature will be able to learn more about one of the most emblematic philosophers of the Enlightenment through tours, workshops and a treasure hunt on September 21 and 22, 2024.
The museum is located in the writer's home, Petit Mont-Louis, and offers tours of his garden, his study and the "Donjon", where Rousseau wrote La Nouvelle Héloïse, Émile ou de l'Éducation and Du Contrat social between 1757 and 1762. The site also hosts exhibitions and other cultural events throughout the year.
And as for the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), this 41st edition offers Parisians and Ile-de-France residents, as well as French citizens in the rest of the country, the chance to discover numerous establishments, institutions and other heritage sites free of charge, most of them opening their doors exceptionally for the occasion. A great opportunity to learn more about our history... Enjoying the weekend, friends?
With the exhibition Les Passeurs de rêves, the Musée Jean-Jacques Rousseau offers for the first time a dreamlike journey through the garden so beloved of the philosopher, thanks to the creations of artist Marianne Le Vexier.
Somewhere between figuration and abstraction, her works become gateways to the world of dreams. Like an Ariadne's thread, the tour guides us through the labyrinth of our own imaginations.
Melliferous plants surround certain sculptures, so that chimerical silhouettes mingle with real bees and butterflies.
Visitors become both strollers and contemplators, wandering from sculpture to sculpture, plant to plant, tree to tree, taking a fresh look at biodiversity.
A playful, fairytale trail is available for younger visitors.
The Musée Jean-Jacques Rousseau reveals itself through a selection of over 80 works, revealing the richness of its collections, both in terms of their diversity and their historical value.
The museum houses almost 12,000 works, mainly engravings, books and manuscripts, but also furniture, objets d'art, drawings, paintings and sculptures.
This vast collection reflects the multiple identity of this emblematic site, which is both a literary museum in its capacity as a writer's house, and a history museum with its holdings devoted to the town of Montmorency.
Go behind the scenes of the Museum and discover how collections are built up, preserved, exhibited and passed on.
Thanks to a range of interactive devices and game booklets, join the Museum team and inspect a work of art, retrace its history or create your own exhibition!
Enter the world of the famous Enlightenment philosopher. Follow the guide to discover the house where he composed his major works: Julie ou la Nouvelle Héloïse, Du Contrat Social, Émile ou De l'éducation.
Guided tours every hour.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Jean-Jacques Rousseau Museum
5 Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau
95160 Montmorency
Prices
Free
Official website
www.ville-montmorency.fr
More information
Open from 2pm to 6pm.
