Museum Night 2024: night-time visit to Château d'Écouen - Musée national de la Renaissance (95)

The Château d'Ecouen, home to the Renaissance Museum, is taking part in Nuit des Musées this Saturday, May 18, 2024, and opening its doors to us free of charge, to discover the works in a different way during this special nocturne!

The Nuit des Musées is an opportunity for participating institutions to offer the public a fresh look at their collections. Some offer guided tours with storytelling, others dances, others activities for children...

The Château d'Écouen, a Renaissance jewel in the Val-d'Oise region of France, invites visitors to take a trip back in time and discover the splendor of an era when art and culture flourished under the aegis of great patrons. Situated some thirty kilometers north of Paris, this historic monument, built between 1538 and 1550 by architect Jean Bullant for Anne de Montmorency, the great Constable of France, stands majestically on a hilltop with a breathtaking view over the French plain.

Today, Château d'Écouen is home to the prestigious Musée national de la Renaissance, housing a priceless collection of works and objets d'art from the 15th to 17th centuries. As you step through its doors, you're immediately transported into a world where every room, every object, tells a story - the story of a time when beauty and refinement were quests in their own right.

The château's facade, an architectural masterpiece, reflects the elegance and innovation of the French Renaissance, with its detailed carvings, mullioned windows and slender roofs. Inside, visitors are greeted by a rich and varied collection: Flemish tapestries, precious glassware, period furniture, Italian ceramics and even works of art that testify to the openness to the world and curiosity of the men of that era.

Château d'Écouen is more than just architecture and collections. It is also a place of life, having played host to key historical figures and been the scene of events that have shaped its history. It's also a starting point for exploring the cultural riches of Val-d'Oise, a region that has preserved its heritage while embracing modernity.

If you'd like to immerse yourself in the history and art of the Renaissance, a visit to the Château d'Écouen is a must. Whether to admire its collections, stroll through its gardens or simply contemplate its architectural beauty, this château offers a unique experience.