Heritage Days 2024 at the Yvelines Prefecture in Versailles (78)

The Journées du Patrimoine are back on September 21 and 22, 2024! Every year, this eagerly-awaited weekend gives the curious and history-loving free access to places usually closed to the public, or to exceptional spaces. It's a veritable celebration of heritage, providing a better understanding and appreciation of France's cultural wealth. And this year, the Préfecture des Yvelines in Versailles is one of the stars of the event!

The Préfecture des Yvelines, located in the heart of Versailles, is a place steeped in history that deserves your undivided attention. This majestic edifice, built in the 19th century, embodies the elegance and refinement of the architecture of the period. Formerly a private mansion, it has been refurbished to house the Prefecture's offices, while retaining its original character. With its ceremonial salons, grand staircase and magnificent gardens, the Préfecture des Yvelines is a privileged witness to the region's administrative and political history.

During the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, the Préfecture des Yvelines is exceptionally opening its doors, offering a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes. This is an unmissable visit for lovers of history and architecture. Visitors will be able to explore rooms that are usually inaccessible, admire works of art, and immerse themselves in the atmosphere of a place where many pages of local history were written. It's an opportunity to discover the Prefecture of Yvelines in a different light, and to be swept away by its undeniable charm!

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The 2024 Heritage Days program at the Préfecture des Yvelines :

• Visit to the Yvelines prefecture
  September 21 and 22
  

  Come and discover the Prefecture and the Hôtel du Département des Yvelines.
  
  In Versailles, visitors will have the pleasure of visiting a place rich in history in this city born of the will of one man: Louis XIV. Versailles was once again the capital of France in the 19th century!
  In the midst of this intact décor and furnishings, imagine the King of Prussia being crowned in the Galerie des Glaces in 1871.
  Discover this sublime building, constructed under Napoleon III, and the many film scenes that have been shot in this prestigious, historic setting.