The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days ) take place every year at in September , offering a fabulous weekend of cultural discoveries. During this not-to-be-missed event, visitors to museums, monuments, castles, churches, institutions and other places usually closed to the public can enjoy a wide range of activities. A program of events, often free of charge, awaits young and old alike during this exceptional weekend. Want to make the most of it? Don't miss the date of the 41st edition, scheduled for September 21 and 22, 2024.
It's an opportunity to explore the heritage of the Île-de-France region, particularly in Essonne. And in the town of Saclay, a number of programs await us to discover the treasures of this commune in the 91 region. Located south-west of Paris, Saclay is home to a number of scientific research institutions and grandes écoles, as well as several historic monuments. This is your chance to discover the heritage of this town, at the crossroads of history and science, during the Journées du Patrimoine. We'd like to share this year's program with you!
Saint-Germain Church
The church, dedicated to Saint Germain, Bishop of Paris, was probably the successor to a simple chapel erected by the monks of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés abbey on one of their farms in the Palaiseau area.
Villeras Fort
Explore Fort de Villeras, a hidden historical gem in Saclay!
The fort in a nutshell
May 1871, France loses the war against Prussia and emerges weakened from a conflict that has left it isolated with an undefended border, opening the road to Paris to a new invasion. The defense system had to be rebuilt. General Séré de Rivières, Director of Engineering at the Ministry of War, designed a system of dissuasive fortifications to protect the capital. Fort de Villeras was built between 1876 and 1881.
Ornithological Observatory
Discover the ornithological treasures of Saclay's ponds.
Located on the north shore of the Etang Vieux, the ornithological observatory is a large "nest" on stilts emerging from the reed beds. The Saclay ponds, classified as a Conventional Nature Reserve (RNC), are home to both migratory and breeding birds.
Tour itinerary
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Rotofil tells the story of a farm handover. That of Anaïs.
She didn't take over the family farm, she chose another life. Yet she is faced with a dilemma, and walks a tightrope between injunctions, joy and anger. Her voice mingles with the testimonies of farmers, the drums are her beating drum, and the scenography unfolds live between a parking lot and a green wasteland. Anaïs invites us into her landscapes.
As part of the Encore les Beaux Jours festival, organized by the Communauté d'Agglomération Paris-Saclay and coordinated by the Animakt association.
Immerse yourself in Saclay's history with an immersive family stroll! Discover our heritage in a different way with the TADA company!
The streets and squares of Saclay's historic center are transformed into natural settings for an immersive one-and-a-half-hour stroll.
This is neither a guided tour nor a play, but both, and even better!
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Saclay
saclay
91400 Saclay
Official website
www.saclay.fr
