To mark the latest edition of the Journées de l'Architecture (Architecture Days), the Musée de l'Armée is organizing a range of family events to (re)discover the Hôtel des Invalides. To be experienced on October 19 and 20, 2024.
Architecture is part of our lives: houses, apartments, offices, bridges, monuments... Yet we often pay little attention to these everyday settings. The Journées nationales de l'Architecture event invites us to rediscover the world around us, to visit architectural treasures and curiosities, and to learn more about the different professions in this field, to showcase architecture in France and - perhaps - inspire vocations.
In fact, thiscultural event is aimed at adults and children alike , with tours and activities organized over a dedicated weekend. The curious are invited to take advantage of the Journées de l'Architecture program on October 19 and 20, 2024.
Dozens of museums, schools, monuments and buildings are taking part. In Paris, you can visit the Musée de l'Armée - Hôtel des Invalides, and take part in the various family events planned for this cultural weekend. Please note that reservations may be required for some events.
The Architecture Days program at the Musée de l'Armée :
- Le combat des maîtres des Arbres
Outdoor game-show (on individual telephone)
Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, 2024
On the occasion of the Journées nationales de l'architecture, Le GrandPalaisRmn and eight institutions, including the Musée de l'Armée, are offering the public a free outdoor game-show developed with GeoGaming and the support of the Comité Champs-Élysées.
The tree masters are worried. The Autumn Festival is due to be celebrated in two hours' time, and their domain is under threat from evil forces. If they were to seize nature's energies, winter would prevail forever. You're invited to join the clan of your loyal subjects and discover the power of trees to ward off danger together. You'll need to be inventive and courageous, as many trials await you along the way, and time is running out...
A family version (available in French, English and Spanish) and a children's version (8-12 years)
Times: 9.30am-12pm and 2pm-4pm
Duration: 2 hours
Starting point: Hôtel des Invalides
- Family activities at the Museum
- Saturday, October 19, 2024
11am: storytelling tour "Vizir au temps du Roi-Soleil"
Step back in time and follow the adventures of Vizir during the reign of the Sun King. Accompanied by a storyteller, meet Louis XIV and his court during this fascinating era!
Activity for 3-6 year olds
Duration: 1h
2.30pm: Storytelling visit "At the time of Louis XIV: the story of Jacques, boarder at Les Invalides"
Discover the Invalides site during the reign of Louis XIV as if you were there, by listening to the fascinating story of soldier Jacques Vallot de la Rosière, boarder at the Hôtel Royal.
Activity for 7-12 year olds
Duration: 1h30
- Sunday, October 20, 2024
11am: visit-workshop "Les Invalides en pop-up"
After a visit to Les Invalides, fold, cut and invent your own Dome to reveal its brilliance!
Activity for 3-6 year-olds
Duration: 1h
2.30pm: "Musketeers" visit-game
Wearing a musketeer's jacket and hat (provided by the Museum), go in search of Queen Anne of Austria's famous ferrets hidden in the Museum's collections. Polish your boots, sharpen your sword and adjust your hat: d'Artagnan, Richelieu and Milady are waiting for you!
Duration: 1h30
Fun and educational activities for the whole family, not to be missed this weekend!
