The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days ) are held every year on the third weekend in September. This not-to-be-missed event on theParisian cultural calendar offers enthusiasts and the curious alike the chance to discover the treasures of our heritage in a whole new way. During this cultural event, you'll enjoy a wide range of events, often free of charge, including guided and self-guided tours, original activities and workshops for young and old alike. Museums, monuments, churches, castles and much more, many cultural venues are taking part. Some places, such as ministries, embassies and other major institutions, open their doors to the general public on an exceptional basis .
The whole of the Paris region gets in on the action for this event, which returns for its 41st edition on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024. If you're in the Seine-et-Marne region, or if you'd like to discover the fabulous treasures of this verdant département, you're right to do so! The 77 department boasts a beautiful heritage, and this exceptional weekend is the perfect opportunity to discover it.
One of the towns worth visiting in Seine-et-Marne is Nemours. Situated not far from the Fontainebleau forest, this town boasts some sublime scenery. Here you'll find a sublime 12th-century château-museum, the Château de Nemours, as well as the Departmental Museum of Prehistory. Families can even take the opportunity to visit the Mer de Sable, France's oldest active theme park. For the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), a rich program of discoveries, visits and entertainment awaits you in Nemours.
Heritage Days 2024: the program at the Musée de la Préhistoire d'Ile de France (77)
The Musée de la Préhistoire d'Ile de France opens its doors to archaeology enthusiasts for the Journées du Patrimoine, on September 21 and 22, 2024! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024: tours of the basement at Château de Nemours (77)
For the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), the Château-Musée de Nemours invites the curious to discover its tours and activities on September 21 and 22, 2024. On the program: original tours of the Château de Nemours basements [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024 at La Chapelle des Tanneurs in Nemours
During a guided tour, visitors can learn more about the history of the Château-Musée's great plaster casts. The Chapelle des Tanneurs is both a storeroom and a space where sculptures can be restored.
The Chapelle des Tanneurs houses the Château-Musée's greatest plaster casts. The space is closed to the public as a storeroom and restoration area. On Heritage Days, visitors can take a close look at these sculptures.
Heritage Days 2024 at Saint Jean-Baptiste church in Nemours
concert at Eglise Saint Jean Baptiste de Nemours September 22, 2024 at 3 pm.
Program:
Véronique Roux-Bary pianist (concert performer).
Philippe Bary cellist (Orchestre de l'Opera de Paris )
Renaud Bary cellist (Orchestre de la Garde Républicaine de Paris )
Works by Bach, Barrière , Haendel, Debussy.
Conference on the progress of work on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church by Mr Philippe Roux
Guided tours in Nemours for Heritage Days 2024
Combined tours organized by the Tourist Office and the Château-Musée de Nemours.
- Saturday, September 21: Guided tour of unusual places in Nemours (duration 1h)
- Sunday, September 22: Guided tour of unusual features in Nemours (duration 1h)
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Ile de France Prehistory Museum
48 Avenue Etienne Dailly
77140 Nemours
Official website
www.nemours.fr
