The long-awaited Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days ) are back for another edition on September 21 and 22, 2024! It's the perfect opportunity for history and culture enthusiasts to discover or rediscover the hidden treasures of our beautiful France. During this exceptional weekend, numerous sites, often closed to the public, open their doors to the delight of the curious. It's an invitation to travel back in time!
Vauréal, a charming commune in the Val-d'Oise region, is not to be outdone. With a rich history dating back to prehistoric times, the town has witnessed the passing of Celts, Romans and Merovingians. Over the centuries, Vauréal has transformed itself from a small farming village to a dynamic town, while preserving its heritage and vestiges of the past. Its churches, old houses and archaeological sites bear witness to this fascinating and captivating history.
An opportunity to delve into the heart of a rich local history and discover little-known architectural gems. With guided tours, workshops and events, Vauréal promises an unforgettable experience for young and old alike. So, are you ready for a weekend rich in discovery and emotion in Vauréal for these Journées du Patrimoine 2024?
À la cour des Arts
TAPESTRY DIFFERENTLY...
Traditional tapestry techniques combined with plant elements.
On the occasion of Heritage Days 2024, Odile Houssin presents her work as a creative tapestry weaver: works on display, work in progress...
These are tall tapestries embedded in ivy branches, or combined with natural elements such as lichen, seeds, pebbles...
Try your hand at weaving, or even create a small work for the youngest ("spider weaving").
Exhibition of handcrafted cutlery made and designed on site.
Workshop tour and explanation of manufacturing methods.
On the occasion of the 2024 European Heritage Days, come and meet one of France's Best Craftsmen, Staffeur-Ornemaniste. Magalie Debarnot, winner of the 27th edition of the competition in the category of Métiers du plâtre Sculpture décorative - option Staffeur Ornemaniste, will introduce you to this little-known trade that is nonetheless inspensable to the conservation of architectural heritage.
For the European Heritage Days 2024, come and meet a tabeau restorer in Vauréal's Cour des Arts, to discover the steps involved in restoring paintings, from cleaning a canvas to reworking it when it has been torn.
Restoration is an important step in the conservation of art objects. It enables parts of the history of each and every one of us to be passed on.
Porcelain painting is a world of its own, made up of poetry and delicacy.
Patience and meticulousness are the two main qualities required for this ancestral art.
From my studio at the Cour des Arts in Vauréal, I create my own decors inspired by nature.
Each one is hand-painted mainly on white Limoges porcelain.
creations are intended for tableware and interior decoration.
Website: constancebulin.com
Meet the Object Doctor with Atelier En Mille Morceaux!
When science and patience bring family heirlooms, objets d'art and archaeological finds back to life.
To mark the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, the Atelier En Mille Morceaux invites you to the Cour des Arts in Vauréal to discover an unusual profession: Médecin des Objets, a.k.a. ceramics and glass restorer.
On the program: presentation of the restorer's trade, his role in archaeological missions and his mission to pass on history.
Indeed, the En Mille Morceaux workshop works both for private individuals and in partnership with the CNRS, the Ecole Biblique et Archéologique Française de Jérusalem, the town of Cergy, the National Museum of Qatar...
Come and discover what's going on on the other side of the mirror of history!
In addition, we'll be offering a free introduction to reassembling ceramics. Come and try your hand at the 3D puzzle!
The doors of the En Mille Morceaux workshop won't be the only ones open at the Cour des Arts. You'll discover 10 Cour des Arts artisans and artists, as well as 10 exceptional guests, focused for the JEP 2024 on the theme Patrimoine des Itinéraires, des Réseaux et des Connexions (Heritage of Routes, Networks and Connections).
Free admission and parking.
A great weekend of festivities at the Cour des Arts de Vauréal!
Presentation of the Upholsterer and Furniture Seamstress trade. Presentation of creations
Come back in time and have fun discovering the village's past. Will you be perspicacious and observant enough to discover the places evoked in the old pictures and answer the questions? This free trail will allow everyone (young and old) to explore the streets in search of clues left by Vauréal's past. A convivial snack at around 5 p.m. will crown this afternoon of fun and games. Event organized by the Trois tilleuls de Vauréal association.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Vauréal
vauréal
95490 Vaureal
Access
RER A station Neuville Université, then bus.
Prices
Free
Official website
vaureal.fr
