Created in 1984 by the French Ministry of Culture, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) have become a not-to-be-missed event for history and culture lovers in France. This annual event, usually held on the third weekend in September, gives the public almost exclusive access to historic monuments, museums, châteaux and even places usually closed to the public. In Paris, this event is a unique opportunity to discover the capital's rich architectural, artistic and cultural heritage.
In 2024, the Journées du Patrimoine will take place on September 21 and 22, with an exceptional program. In Paris and the Île-de-France region, emblematic sites such as the Palais de l'Elysée, theOpéra Garnier and the Panthéon will be opening their doors. Numerous guided tours, temporary exhibitions and workshops for young and old will be on offer throughout this major cultural weekend.
The Maison de Fer de Poissy, built at the end of the 19th century, is a one-of-a-kind structure. Made of metal, it is the fruit of the ingenuity ofengineer Joseph Danly, who sought to demonstrate the advantages of iron in construction. A testament to an era when metal embodied modernity and innovation, the house is now a historic monument. During the Journées du Patrimoine, you can discover its atypical architecture, its fascinating history, and the initiatives put in place to preserve it. A not-to-be-missed visit for architecture and industrial history enthusiasts.
On Saturday September 21, 2024, the Maison de Fer opens the doors of its Villas Modernes exhibition and joins forces with the Association l'Aventure Automobile à Poissy to present a dozen vintage vehicles that bear witness to Poissy's industrial history.
This exhibition will be an opportunity to celebrate the 70th anniversary of SIMCA's arrival in Poissy, with a display of the SIMCA 1000 and other emblematic vehicles.
Come and meet the members of this association, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and enjoy free guided tours of the Maison de Fer.
Presentation of the association:
The "L'Aventure Automobile à Poissy - CAAPY" association was set up in 1984 by a group of enthusiasts, with the aim of recalling all the events that have marked the rich history of the Poissy car plant, which began in 1938 with Ford S.A.F., continued with Simca in 1954 and then Chrysler France in 1970.
In 1978, the PSA Group acquired Chrysler's European subsidiaries, and in 1979 relaunched the Talbot brand, which disappeared in 1985 in a difficult market.
In 1999, the site was renamed PSA Peugeot-Citroën Site de Poissy.
On March 6, 2017, the PSA Group announces that it has reached an agreement with General Motors to acquire Opel-Vauxhall.
February 16, 2021, birth of the multinational Stellantis Group, the result of the merger of the PSA Peugeot-Citroën (PSA) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) groups. The site is now called Stellantis Site de Poissy.
The association preserves and showcases not only the vehicles produced there, but also the means used to manufacture them. It also preserves a large number of technical and commercial archives for collectors and writers. It holds the unique database used to draw up the manufacturer's certificate required to obtain a registration certificate bearing the mention "classic vehicle".
The Collection comprises 65 vehicles, many of them manufactured in Poissy, and is housed in a factory building open to the public. Visiting conditions and dates can be found on the home page of the www.caapy.net website.
On Sunday September 22, 2024, the Maison de Fer will open its doors at 1pm and offer a series of guided tours of the monument and exhibitions, as well as a gospel concert in the form of a recital by the Melting Voices association to mark the 230th anniversary of the first abolition of slavery.
Maison de Fer opening hours: 1pm - 6pm
On Sunday September 22, 2024, the Maison de Fer will open its doors at 1pm and offer a series of guided tours of the monument and exhibits.
And to mark the 230th anniversary of the first abolition of the slave trade, the TALA association will be on hand at 4pm with an Afro-Caribbean percussion and dance demonstration at the Maison de Fer, before inviting the public to head back down to Parc Meissonier.
Maison de Fer opening hours: 1pm - 6pm
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Maison de Fer de Poissy
2 Allée des Glaieuls
78300 Poissy
Official website
www.ville-poissy.fr
