The 41st Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) will be held in Paris on September 21 and 22, 2024. A magical weekend offering visitors the chance to discover, free of charge, the hidden treasures of the City of Light, from historic monuments to emblematic museums, via places that are usually inaccessible.
The unmissable cultural event of the year is a genuine invitation to marvel, learn and celebrate our cultural heritage. So don't miss the chance to discover the best-kept secrets of Paris and the surrounding region, and start planning your itinerary now!
Heritage Days 2024 in the temples of fashion, luxury and beauty
The Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris takes place this weekend, September 21 and 22, 2024. For the occasion, we invite you to discover the temples of fashion in Paris that are opening their doors to you. The secrets of the fashion houses and department stores are waiting for you! [Read more]
The Musée de la Toile de Jouy, dedicated to the emblematic fabric printed with floral motifs and characters, is nestled in the Château de l'Églantine in Jouy-en-Josas (78). In addition to its historic collection, the museum regularly exhibits contemporary artists and organizes creative workshops! [Read more]
The Musée de la Toile de Jouy is a must-see on the fashion itinerary of the Journées du Patrimoine 2024! A veritable nugget of textile history, it was founded in 1977 to celebrate the emblematic printed fabric of the same name, born in the 18th century in Jouy-en-Josas, in the Yvelines region of France. This fabric conquered the world with its poetic universe of rural motifs.
In the heart of a charming château, the museum offers a fascinating insight into the world of printed fabrics, the secrets of their manufacture and the great artists of the time. The collections illustrate the evolution of toile de Jouy through the centuries, creating a priceless heritage!
The Musée de la Toile de Jouy invites young and old alike to take part in the various horse games on offer. On the program: games of small horses, chamboule tout, hobby-horsing, puzzles, memorys ... You can even create and personalize your own pawn to play the game of small horses! Take part in all the events and get your official diploma!
In the presence of artist Sylvie Tubiana, come and discover the fourth part of her "Tisser des liens" series, begun in 2021 and devoted to the original Toiles de Jouy.
On the occasion of the 41st European Heritage Days, and in conjunction with the temporary exhibition "Le crin dans tous ses éclats" (horsehair in all its glory), the Musée de la Toile de Jouy welcomes craftsmen working with horsehair. These professionals are waiting to show you their work and techniques through demonstrations and introductory workshops!
- Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22 from 11am to 6pm
Ateliers de la Cour Roland, demonstration of upholstering an armchair in horsehair
Free demonstration, continuous
- Saturday September 21 from 2pm to 6pm: Circular weaving demonstration and workshop with Charlotte Thomas, textile artist and scenographer
Free demonstration from 2pm to 4pm
Workshop from 4pm to 6pm, duration 2h, free of charge, booking essential: museetdj@jouy-en-josas.fr or 01 39 56 48 64, maximum 5 participants
- Sunday September 22, 2 pm to 6 pm: Horsehair weaving demonstration and workshop with Anaïs Duplan, textile designer and scenographer
Free demonstration 2 pm to 4 pm
Workshop 4 pm to 6 pm, duration 2 hours, free with reservation: museetdj@jouy-en-josas.fr or 01 39 56 48 64, maximum 5 participants
Also join Charlotte Thomas and Anais Duplan at the Versailles Campus for more demonstrations and exhibitions of their work.
Echoing the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the equestrian events held at the Château de Versailles, come and discover our temporary exhibition "Le crin dans tous ses éclats, Tissage d'une fibre d'exception". Accompanied by a lecturer, you'll discover how horsehair is used as a textile, craft and artistic fiber.
Happy Heritage Days in Yvelines!
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Musée de la Toile de Jouy
54 Rue Charles de Gaulle
78350 Jouy en Josas
Prices
Free
Official website
www.museedelatoiledejouy.fr
Heritage Days 2024 in the temples of fashion, luxury and beauty
The Musée de la Toile de Jouy, a journey into the world of cotton printing
