The Journées du Patrimoine return on September 21 and 22, 2024. During this exceptional weekend, which also takes place in several European countries, many establishments open their doors to the general public, often free of charge.
It's an opportunity to discover places that are sometimes inaccessible, or the secrets of monuments you thought you knew well. This national and international event is attended by some fifty countries in Europe and around the world. The event was created on the initiative of Jack Lang, then Minister of Culture, in 1984. This year marks the 40th edition of the JEP, with the themes of living heritage and sports heritage.
Heritage Days 2024 in the Val d'Oise: an immersion in the treasures of the 95 region
The Journées du Patrimoine 2024 invite you to discover the little-known treasures of the Val d'Oise. From September 21 to 22, 2024, castles, museums and churches open their doors, revealing an exceptionally rich historical and cultural heritage. [Read more]
And like every year, the Val-d'Oise ( 95) departmental archives will be taking part! This institution is responsible for collecting, classifying, preserving and making archives available to the public. With a department as rich as the Val-d'Oise, it's obvious that these walls contain many treasures that it would be a shame not to discover.
To mark the Journées du patrimoine, the archives départementales are offering a range of activities for young and old alike. Find out what's in store for you this special weekend.
In the year of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, the Val d'Oise Departmental Archives are presenting a brand new exhibition dedicated to sporting activities in the Val d'Oise since the beginning of the 20th century, on view from February 28 to September 22, 2024.
Over time, elite leisure sports have been democratized and professionalized, and new ones have emerged. More recently, they have been feminized and opened up to people with disabilities. Today, they are practiced by people of all ages, in clubs or individually.
This exhibition brings together archives, publications and original objects documenting these developments. Some come from the collections held by the Département, while others come from individuals and associations who responded to the collection of archives launched last year by the Service interministériel des Archives de France.
Poster your sport!" workshop
Creation of a poster on the theme of sport, integrating the elements essential to understanding the project (title, slogan, information, choice of visual, composition...).
Levels: CM2/6e and collège
Registration:
Please complete the booking form and indicate in the field "details of educational project" Heritage children: Booking request to the Educational Service - Archives départementales du Val-d'Oise (valdoise.fr)
Behind the curtain...
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the archives, accompanied by an archivist who will show you what he or she does, and a selection of original documents held by the Archives départementales du Val d'Oise. Which document is the oldest preserved? And the most recent? Do we digitize everything? Can we access all available information? You can ask all your questions during the visit!
Play with the archives!
This year, the Archives départementales du Val-d'Oise are offering a wide range of creative leisure activities and board games for children to play with the region's heritage. On the program: calligraphy, thaumatrope-making, embroidery postcards, poster-making, the 7-family heritage game, memory, puzzles...
An evocation of sport in the Val-d'Oise from yesterday to today
The "Objectif Sports, pratiques d'hier à aujourd'hui" exhibition traces the history of sporting developments in the Val-d'Oise since the end of the 19th century. It combines archival documents, objects and explanatory panels to create a colorful and dynamic visual universe.
The guided tour provides a wealth of anecdotes about local practices, whether you're a sportsman or not!
Free admission without reservation also possible all weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Play as a family and discover the history of Val-d'Oise
The principle is simple: a grid, dates and bingo balls! If the date you've drawn appears on your grid, tick it off and find out from our host what it corresponds to. The first player to complete the grid shouts out "Bingo" and wins the jackpot!
The 30-minute format and the dates chosen mean that the program is suitable for all ages from 7 upwards, so don't hesitate to join us with your family!
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Archives départementales du val d'oise
3 Avenue de la Palette
95000 Pontoise
Prices
Free
Official website
archives.valdoise.fr
Heritage Days 2024 in the Val d'Oise: an immersion in the treasures of the 95 region
