The Journées du Patrimoine 2025 give us the opportunity to visit places that are usually closed to the public, such as ministries, backstage at major theaters... Or France's iconic grandes écoles! And theÉcole Polytechnique is one of them. "L'X" is opening its doors on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, to let us discover its heritage and history, a legacy of the French Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment.
Founded in Palaiseau in 1794 as the "École centrale des travaux publics" to address the shortage of engineers and senior managers in France, theÉcole polytechnique has trained many engineers and military personnel over more than 220 years. Famous graduates include Henri Poincaré (mathematician), Henri Becquerel (physicist), Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, Jean Tirole (economist) and André Citroën (industrialist).
Since 2018, MUS' X has presented the collections of scientific instruments acquired by the École Polytechnique since its creation in 1794. These include the first two devices to measure the speed of light, one of the first X-ray machines, the first electrical machines, and the first airplane speedometer. Some of the instruments are listed as historical monuments! You can discover all these treasures during the Heritage Days weekend.
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Location
École Polytechnique
Route de Saclay
91120 Palaiseau
Prices
Free
Official website
www.polytechnique.edu
