Every year, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days ) make their comeback across Europe. This major cultural event, which takes place in September, invites you to discover our heritage in a whole new light, with numerous tours, events and workshops for young and old alike. This lively and often free program attracts enthusiasts and the curious alike during this exceptional weekend!
Paris and the surrounding region have no intention of missing out on this opportunity to unveil their finest heritage treasures. In the four corners of theÎle-de-France region, museums, châteaux, monuments, institutions and even places usually inaccessible to the public , such as ministries, welcome you with open arms to share their secrets with you. While the capital is at the heart of thiscultural highlight, the rest of the region also has plenty to surprise you. Why not take the opportunity to explore the region's heritage?
This time we're in the Seine-et-Marne region, and more precisely in Bourron-Marlotte, on the edge of the Fontainebleau forest. This astonishing village boasts lush green landscapes, a fine medieval heritage and a fascinating history dating back to prehistoric times. Bourron-Marlotte also captured the hearts of artists in the 19th century, including famous Impressionist painters, writers, musicians and film-makers. For the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, a wide-ranging program awaits you on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024!
Heritage Days 2024 at Château de Bourron (77), the program
In Seine-et-Marne, the Château de Bourron invites us to experience a special program on the occasion of the Heritage Days, on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024 at the Delort workshop in Bourron-Marlotte
An exhibition of drawings, paintings and other contemporary creations created by students and their supervisors in the Atelier Delort, an artist's studio dating back to the 1880s.
An exhibition of contemporary drawings and paintings, a selection of works by professional and amateur artists and children from various courses and workshops (live model workshops, painting courses and children's art courses).
Heritage Days 2024 at Saint-Sévère church in Bourron-Marlotte
Come and discover a very old Gâtinais church with its funerary liters and German Romantic organ.
Exceptionally for the European Heritage Days, the church of Bourron-Marlotte, one of the oldest churches in the Gâtinais region (11th c.), is opening its doors.
Located in the immediate vicinity of the Château de Bourron, the church was home to a number of "learned" parish priests: the vicar Vansleb, parish priests Oudin and Pougeois.
The transept, part of the nave and the choir are listed as historic monuments. Visitors can discover the rare funerary liters, tombstones, stained-glass windows and statues of Saint-Avoye and Saint-Sévère (patron saint of the parish), not forgetting other statues (Saint-Fiacre..).
They can also admire the exceptional new organ built and installed in 2012 by German Romantic organ builder Yves Fossaert.
In addition to an enamelled explanatory plaque on the outside, explanatory panels, a booklet retracing the history of the site and information desks will be on hand to provide you with all the information you need.
Enjoy your visit!
Concert organized for the European Heritage Days, featuring the German Romantic organ built by organbuilder Yves Fossaert, performed by Francine Saby, titular organist, and the Notes solidaires ensemble, with a program from the grand siècle: Bach, Haendel, Telemann.
Sunday, September 22, 5 p.m.
Heritage Days 2024 at Espace Jean Renoir in Bourron-Marlotte
The Amis de Bourron-Marlotte and Amis du Musée de Bourron-Marlotte associations, in partnership with the commune of Bourron-Marlotte and with the support of the Seine-et-Marne département, are organizing a tribute exhibition to Charles Moreau-Vauthier:
Aux arts citoyens! Charles Moreau-Vauthier painter, writer and committed citizen (1857-1924)
After a short career as a Parisian painter (1880-1887), he turned to novels and art criticism, and initiated a number of original and lasting initiatives in Seine-et-Marne to serve his fellow citizens, such as the creation of the Bourron-Marlotte small museum and the Société des Amis de la forêt de Fontainebleau.
From an early age, he was immersed in an artistic atmosphere, with his father a renowned sculptor who was succeeded by another son. He took up writing in the late 1880s, before settling in Bourron in 1906, where he was heavily involved in local life and became a regular contributor to the weekly L'Abeille de Fontainebleau.
He ended his life as principal and teacher at the Comairas school in Fontainebleau, where he was appointed in 1923.
The exhibition will be divided into three sections: his thwarted vocation as a painter, his literary reconversion and his civic and community involvement. A number of loans from museums and cultural institutions, as well as from private individuals, will highlight the richness of the different facets of this extraordinary artist and character.
Exhibition open from September 21 to October 13, 2024 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 2pm to 6pm - Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm. Free admission.
Heritage Days 2024 at the Monier house in Bourron-Marlotte
Come and discover the murals at Maison Monier, the former home of the village carpenter, decorated by artists around 1912
At Maison Monier, you can admire murals painted by artists Charles Virion and Edmond Van Coppenolle between 1906 and 1912. Hunting and nature scenes restored a few years ago.
For further information, please contact Bourron-Marlotte town hall, Maison Monier, next to the town hall
Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm
Information: 01 64 45 58 50/acueil@bourronmarlotte.fr
Heritage Days 2024 at the Musée de la Mairie in Bourron-Marlotte
Come and discover the works housed in this town hall, which preserves over 400 works by 19th-century small masters.
The Bourron-Marlotte town hall-museum was decorated by Charles Moreau-Vauthier, a Parisian artist who lived in the town between 1906 and 1922. A pupil of Gérôme, he gave up painting at the Salons fairly quickly, but remained an outstanding entertainer. Mobilizing his friends in Paris and the Fontainebleau region, he succeeded in collecting some 70 works to open the "Petit Musée" at the town hall in 1907. Donations have continued to add to this small museum, which today boasts over 400 diverse works, some of which are classified.
Information: 01 64 45 58 50 / accueil@bourronmarlotte.fr
http://bourronmarlotte.fr
Heritage walks or bike rides: stroll through an exceptional environment and discover 3 villages with character.
3 villages of character to discover : Bourron-Marlotte, Montigny sur Loing and Grez sur Loing by bike (15km), on foot (5km, 10km, 15km)
Everyone at their own pace, with family or friends, with all the benefits of cycling and/or walking. 3 circuits with starting points in each village:
- Montigny sur Loing: Place de la mairie
- Grez sur Loing: Mairie-Musée
- Bourron-Marlotte: Mairie-Musée
Heritage Days 2024 at the old Bourron-Marlotte cemetery
A tour of Bourron-Marlotte's old cemetery will take place on Saturday September 21st at 4.30pm, starting from the entrance on rue des Fougères.
The guide will take this opportunity to comment on the initiative of the Friends of Bourron-Marlotte to restore the tombs of the personalities buried in our village, be they painters, musicians, men of letters or others. Anecdotes and other elements of the lives and activities of these people will punctuate what promises to be a fascinating visit.
RDV in front of the entrance to the old cemetery 12-14 rue des Fougères.
Heritage Days 2024 at Bourron-Marlotte, visit itineraries
Guided tours of the village in the footsteps of artists, discovering the village, its history and artists' homes (Armand Charnay, Charles Delort, Eugène Cicéri, Armand Point, Jean Renoir, L'auberge Anthony by Gustave Courbet, Claude Monet and Auguste Renoir...).
Saturday, September 21 - visit the Marlotte side
Sunday, September 22 - visit the Bourron side
Departure 2pm in front of the town hall. Allow 1h30 for a walk through the village.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Bourron-Marlotte Town Hall
135 Rue du Général de Gaulle
77780 Bourron Marlotte
Official website
bourronmarlotte.fr