On September 21 and 22, 2024, culture will be back in the spotlight with the Journées du Patrimoine! The most important cultural event of the year is back, with a heavy dose ofactivities,workshops and guided tours at some of Europe's most beautiful historic addresses. Throughout theÎle-de-France region, the Journées du Patrimoine bring together a myriad of sites open to the public free of charge to delve into the region's fascinating history. Explore sumptuous châteaux, discover charming unspoilt villages, or visit emblematic museums and monuments, all of which offer their share of surprises. Let yourself be swept away by this cultural adventure, a true celebration of the rich heritage of Île-de-France!
Take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 to get out of the capital and explore the vast regions of Ile-de-France, such as the charming commune of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, in the Yvelines department. Founded in the 12th century, the town has prospered over the years thanks to its strategic location on the banks of the Seine. The authentic charm of its cobbled streets takes us back to medieval times, while its impressive castles and churches bear witness to its rich heritage today. In the 19th century, Conflans-Sainte-Honorine became an essential river crossroads, bustling with commerce and traditional "bateaux-mouches". Today, Conflans-Sainte-Honorine continues to attract visitors with its picturesque charm and its many points of interest, which can be explored on foot or on the water.
Heritage Days 2024: discover the musée de la batellerie in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine (78)
They're back: on the weekend of Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024, the Journées du patrimoine (Heritage Days) kick off their new edition in Paris and the Île-de-France region. In Conflans (78), visit the Musée de la Batellerie et des voies navigables! [Read more]
> Heritage Days 2024 at Château de Themericourt
Building on last year's success, the Château de Théméricourt, home to the Ecole Régionale de Premier Degré (ERPD), will once again open its doors to the public, offering two guided tours led by a tour guide from the Office de Tourisme Intercommunal.
Visitors will discover this château, which, from 1924, under the impetus of its owner Albert Morillon, created a boarding school for the sons of boatmen.
> Heritage Days 2024 at Château du Prieuré - Winter Garden
Come and discover the local cultural heritage with the unique know-how of Conflan artists and craftsmen.
> Journées du Patrimoine 2024 at La Glacière
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> Heritage Days 2024 at the Grand Cellier du Prieuré
Exceptional opening of the 13th-century Grand Cellier, architectural vestige of the former priory, now home to the Musée de la Batellerie et des voies navigables collection of pleasure boats.
> Journées du Patrimoine 2024 at the Serre du Parc du Prieuré
The association Conflans à travers les âges (CATLA) will be presenting an exhibition of previously unpublished photos of the bombing of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine between May and June 1944, leading up to the liberation of the commune on August 28, 1944.
> Heritage Days 2024 at Saint Maclou church
The Conflans à Travers Les Âges (CATLA) association will be offering a guided tour of the history of Saint-Maclou church, its rich heritage and the latest work carried out to reveal traces of its past to the public.
A voice and harp concert, based on sacred songs, will be performed in the Saint-Maclou church, providing a musical setting for the centuries-old edifice.
For the first time, the Lycée Jules Ferry will be opening its doors to the public, allowing visitors to discover its architecture and decor, including mosaics dating back to the time of its construction in 1936.
Guided tours, led by the Archives Municipales department, will take visitors on a day-long journey through the history of this building with its atypical architecture.
> Journées du Patrimoine 2024 - Old Conflans tourist trail
This tour of the town's historic center invites you to discover Conflans-Sainte-Honorine's charm, history, monuments and remarkable viewpoints. A 1.3km heritage walk, led by a guide from the Office de Tourisme Intercommunal, takes you past the Montjoie tower, the Saint-Maclou church, the Château du Prieuré, its terraces overlooking the Seine, and the quays of the Seine. Start at Place Fouillère, scan the QRcode and follow the arrows pointing to the town's coat of arms. Leaflets in French, English and German are available from the Office de Tourisme Intercommunal.
> Heritage Days 2024 - Conflans Fin d'Oise station
In 1931, General Louis Chauvineau was commissioned to build some 260 "blocks" (concrete structures) from Conflans-Sainte-Honorine to La Ferté-sous-Jouarre to create an anti-tank defense line capable of stopping motorized vehicles and covering Paris. Completed in 1939, five of the blocks were located in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine.
A bike tour will enable you to discover this little-known heritage of the Second World War.
> Heritage Days 2024 - Cruises with the Tourist Office
Come aboard a cruise ship and discover the town of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine and its history, intimately linked to the river and the barge industry, from a different angle.
> Heritage Days 2024 at Place Fouillère
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
> Heritage Days 2024 at the Orangerie du Parc du Prieuré
A multi-faceted artist, Céline Louvet's graphic practice expresses itself through line, thread and assemblage.
These objects of artistic expression, such as kraft paper, fabric, tissue paper or geotextile, are diverted from their original purpose to be revealed and sublimated by the artist's hands, thus becoming narrative and phantasmagorical works akin to fairy tales.
The exhibition at the Orangerie from Saturday September 21 to Sunday October 13 will give visitors a chance to discover Céline Louvet's dreamlike works.
Workshops will be offered by the artist on Saturday September 21.
> Journées du Patrimoine 2024 at the Blaise Cendrars multimedia library
Before becoming a public reading center, the media library was once a foundry.
Its architecture, and more particularly its interior, still bear witness to its original function.
To help visitors discover or rediscover its industrial past, an exhibition will be open to the public from Friday September 20 to Saturday October 5, along with guided tours during the European Heritage Days weekend.
> Heritage Days 2024 at the Halte Port Saint Nicolas
The last tug built in France in 1954, then converted into a pusher in 1960, this heritage boat is listed as a Monument Historique. Discover the captain's and deckhand's quarters, the engine room and the wheelhouse. Two other heritage boats are moored at the heritage stop: a jib pontoon used as an airlock for tours of the Triton 25, and a steam tug, the Jacques, from 1905, also listed as a historic monument.
> Journées du Patrimoine 2024 at Ponton Hirondelle - Le Bien-Gagné
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
> Heritage Days 2024 at Théâtre Simone Signoret
On Saturday, in collaboration with the association Les décors oubliés, the Théâtre Simone Signoret will be presenting a magnificent exhibition of unique, original, hand-painted models of 19th-century sets.
This exhibition is a tribute to the many decorators who worked in Paris's greatest theaters during the late 1800s.
Guided tours will be offered to help visitors discover the wealth of this original heritage.
Ready to set sail for Conflans-Sainte-Honorine?
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Conflans-Sainte-Honorine
conflans sainte
78700 Conflans Sainte Honorine
Prices
Free
