What if, for the 2024 Heritage Days, we chose just one town to discover all the culture it has to offer? On September 21 and 22, the Yvelines department and all the other departments in the Ile-de-France region will be welcoming you for free, enriching and fun outings in the footsteps of history. Head for Rambouillet, just 45 kilometers from Paris by train, for a tour of historic monuments!
Known for its château and dense forest, which covers 200 km², the town is also home to a major museum dedicated to model railways, the Rambolitrain, as well as the Palais du Roi de Rome, the national sheepfold and the church of Saint-Lubin-et-Saint-Jean-Baptiste, listed as a historic monument. Numerous sovereigns, emperors and presidents have taken up residence here over the centuries, each leaving their mark on the town of Rambouillet. A beautiful heritage not to be missed, with family or friends!
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La Bergerie Nationale
For Heritage Days, the Bergerie nationale de Rambouillet is offering visitors a free tour of the site's various sites to discover our three heritages: cultural, natural and living. A series of activities, games and guided tours will be offered throughout the day, as well as a catering service.
Rambouillet's remarkable trees circuit
Departing from the Rambouillet Tourist Office, we'll pass through the château's garden to admire the many species of ornamental trees, then cross the park with its giant redwoods and other majestic plane trees to join the icehouse discovery trail.
Arriving in front of the Laiterie de la Reine, we climb the côte de Montorgueil towards the Bergerie Nationale to admire a remarkable oak tree over 5 centuries old beside a pond.
Heading back down the same path, we'll head for the chaumière aux coquillages to appreciate this English garden, and in particular a weeping Purple Beech on the banks of the Guéville.
Passing through the park, we arrive at the axis of symmetry of the château for a beautiful lakeside perspective.
Finally, we'll reach the rondeau to finish with the French garden and return to our starting point.
Duration: 2h00
Activity organized by Guillaume (NATURARBRES) - Nature Guide
Info and booking on EcoNature: https: //www.eco-nature.org/experience/decouverte-des-arbres-remarquables-du-domaine-de-rambouillet
Enjoy a short organ concert by Yves Pelras in partnership with the association les Amis de l'orgue à Rambouillet.
After several months' restoration work on the parish organ, join in the inauguration of the organ at an event concert in the church of Saint-Lubin! With Philippe Lefebvre, titular organist of Notre-Dame de Paris, and Tatiana Probst, lyric soprano and composer.
The new Saint-Lubin church in Rambouillet was built in 1868 by Anatole de Baudot, a favorite pupil of Viollet-Le-Duc. Gradually embellished by parishioners over time and as circumstances dictated, the edifice offers a symbolic connection at the heart of communal life. The newly restored organ comes from the former church, now destroyed. It continues to resonate regularly as ceremonies unfold. A la carte tours, interspersed with musical quarter hours at 3.15, 4.15 and 5.15pm, are offered on site by the parish's sacred art commission.
Town Hall
The Hôtel de Ville de Rambouillet is a former royal bailiwick - courthouse but also grain market, built at the request of Louis XVI. A true living heritage of the town of Rambouillet, come and freely admire its grand staircase and its beautiful Council Chamber, adorned with portraits from the XVIIᵉ, XVIIIᵉ and XIXᵉ centuries, as well as a large hunting map commissioned by Louis XV. You can also discover the portraits of two great admirals of France: the Comte de Toulouse and the Duc de Penthièvre.
Come and enjoy a guided tour of the Hôtel de Ville, where a guide will recount the history of the building through the many events that have taken place there. This will be an opportunity to discover its architecture, witness to the many uses to which it has been put since it was built in 1785 by architect Jacques-Jean Thévenin.
Office de tourisme Rambouillet Territoires
Rue du Bourg, Rue Nationale, Rue Impériale... Rue du Général de Gaulle has seen many names and many changes! Take a guided tour up the street - and through time! - to discover the evolution of this historic thoroughfare, from antiquity to the present day.
Meet in front of the Tourist Office.
On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, the Lanterne team invites you to discover the media library's heritage collection. The librarians, accompanied by a bookbinder, will explain the history and treatment of this collection of antiquarian books. For the first time, a selection of works will be exceptionally presented.
Free admission.
Discover the secrets of La Lanterne through immersive tours.
Go backstage and explore the spaces usually reserved for artists and staff. Live a unique experience as you slip into the footsteps of those who bring this emblematic city landmark to life.
Leaving from Rambouillet station
On July 5, 1849, the Paris-Chartres railroad line was inaugurated in Chartres by Prince-President Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte. At 11:00 a.m., the presidential train arrives in Rambouillet. On July 12, the line opens to the public. The old station was bombed by the Allies in August 1944, then rebuilt in 1956. On this tour, you'll discover the story of the station's creation and its key role in the development of the town and its population.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Rambouillet
rambouillet, 78120 france
78120 Rambouillet
Prices
Free
Official website
www.rambouillet.fr
Journées du Patrimoine 2024: the great things to do in Yvelines (78)
