The long-awaited Journées du Patrimoine event returns on September 21 and 22, 2024, offering everyone the chance to delve into the rich heritage of our beautiful France. Over these two days, emblematic sites open their doors, inviting the general public to discover often little-known places steeped in history and culture. It's an irresistible invitation to embrace our heritage, weaving links between past and present.
Guyancourt, located in the Yvelines department, is a historical nugget that's a must-see. A former country estate, Guyancourt has evolved over the centuries, bearing witness to a rich past from medieval times to its modern transformation into a dynamic town. Its ancient farms, religious buildings and natural heritage tell a captivating story, shaped by eras and generations.
The perfect opportunity to discover a patchwork of history, combining tradition and modernity. The town offers a wealth of architectural and cultural treasures, fascinating guided tours and activities for the whole family. Guyancourt, a true Yvelines treasure not to be missed! So, friends, why not book your weekend for the Journées du Patrimoine in Guyancourt?
The Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines university library
Guided tour of the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines university library
Discover its architecture, collections, workspaces, services and "Le Cube", a space for educational innovation.
Inaugurated in 2005, the university library draws its inspiration from the architect Le Corbusier to offer a privileged working environment.
Because BUs are no longer what they used to be, the library is responding to a new hybrid documentary offer (print and digital).
A resource center, designed as a package of on-site and remote services, it is also a living space for the student community, for individual or group work.
The tour of the library includes a presentation of its exterior and interior architecture, the spatial layout of its collections, its spaces and the services adapted to the new needs of the university community.
Info and contact: busqy.bib@uvsq.fr
Andrée Pierre Vienot swimming pool
Our shared history is reflected in our everyday lives. Do you know when the Mail des Saules was built? Who gave the Gobelins fountain its name? To find out, the town of Guyancourt has installed 16 kiosks in front of the town's remarkable sites and buildings. As you move around, scan their QR codes with your smartphone to hear the history of the sites.
Find the locations of all the terminals on this map: http: //u.osmfr.org/m/983151/.
Or go to the uMap site with the keyword "bornes audio-guide".
Showroom
Immerse yourself in 19th-century photography with Fabien Hamm (Vera Eikona), one of France's leading specialists in historical photography. In small groups, participants can discover the gelatino-silver bromide plate technique and, for those who wish, become models and join the figures in the Illustres illustrés exhibition.
Access to the exhibition room is via the Jean-Rousselot media library.
Happy Heritage Days in Yvelines!
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
City of Guyancourt
guyancourt
78280 Guyancourt
Access
Transilien line N Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines station
Prices
Free
Official website
www.ville-guyancourt.fr
