Every year, Nuit des Musées offers us a cultural evening punctuated by an exceptional program of free nocturnes in museums, monuments and other fascinating venues, sometimes accompanied by special events. In Paris and throughout theÎle-de-France region, many of the treasures of our cultural heritage are taking part, offering a wide range of special offers. The program is so vast that everyone can find an outing to suit their passion. So don't miss the next edition on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
The Musée des Plans Reliefs, a unique collection in Paris
The Musée des Plans Relief, located in the Hôtel des Invalides in Paris, houses some 100 relief plans of fortified towns. Once used for military purposes, they are now preserved in their original state at the Invalides, where you can discover these immense models of French towns. [Read more]
The Musée des Plans-reliefs will be opening its doors free of charge at night for the 21st Nuit des Musées on Saturday, May 17, 2025. This museum, located in theHôtel des Invalides, preserves the collection of models and plans-reliefs commissioned by Louis XIV to develop his military strategies. With 200 plans-reliefs in its collection, including 40 representing historic monuments, this collection is a true marvel of meticulousness.
The Nuit des Musées is your chance to discover this astonishing museum, located in the heart of one of the capital's most iconic historic buildings, part of the legacy left by the Sun King. Want to know what to expect? We've listed the detailed program below!
Les énigmes des plans-reliefs
Saturday, May 17, 2025
20:00 - 21:00, 21:15 - 22:15 and 22:30 - 23:30
Registration required: pedagogie.plans-reliefs@culture.gouv.fr
An enigmatic game in which you work as a team to find the museum's models. An original way to discover the world's only collection of plan-reliefs and learn more about these impressive models, the oldest of which date back to the 17th century!
Theatrical tours
Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 7pm to 11:45pm
Without reservation
Skits will be performed to introduce you to the Musée des Plans-Reliefs collection in an entertaining way! Louis XIV, Napoleon and Victor Hugo will be delighted to tell you the story of these masterpieces.
Plan-reliefs told by children
Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 7pm to 9pm
Free admission, no registration required
From 7pm to 9pm, CM1 pupils from Bagnolet's Joliot-Curie school will tell you the story of the towns featured on the models at the Musée des Plans-Reliefs .
Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
How about a Museum Night for the whole family?
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Dates and Opening Time
On May 17, 2025
Location
Museum of Relief Plans
Hôtel national des Invalides (côté Esplanade des Invalides)
75007 Paris 7
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
www.museedesplansreliefs.culture.fr
The Musée des Plans Reliefs, a unique collection in Paris
