Châteaux of Île-de-France open their doors for free on the first Sunday of every month, and this June is no exception. Here’s a great chance to discover our Île-de-France heritage without spending a penny this Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Sunday, July 19, 2026, marks International Castles Day. How will you celebrate? By exploring these magnificent monuments, of course! And we’re lucky: Paris and the Île-de-France region boast some of France’s most stunning castles. Here’s a brief roundup of palaces and royal residences worth a visit this weekend.
The Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, high up in the Yvelines, was one of the royal residences of François I. Today, it houses the national archaeology museum. Today, it houses the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale, with over 29,000 objects on display!
Le Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye participe aux Journées du Patrimoine 2025. Au programme de ces samedi 20 et dimanche 21 septembre, des visites guidées du Château et du musée d'Archéologie nationale, et pas que !
The Musée d'Archéologie Nationale - Domaine National de Saint-Germain-en-Laye will be opening its doors to visitors free of charge on May 17, 2025. Numerous activities are planned for the whole family. Here's your chance to find out what's in store for this 21st edition!
The Musée d'archéologie nationale presents "D'un monde à l'autre : Autun from Antiquity to the Middle Ages", a fascinating exhibition on view from February 17 to June 17, 2024.
