Six Île-de-France châteaux offer free visits this Sunday, October 4, 2026 — the first Sunday of the month. It's the perfect chance to explore our regional heritage without spending a penny, wandering through opulent ceremonial rooms and expansive gardens.
The Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye is taking part in the 2026 Heritage Days. On the program for Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, guided tours of the château and the National Archaeology Museum, and many other activities to boot.
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!
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.
