Heritage Days 2023 at the Musée de la Toile de Jouy (78), 18th-century sports and promenade

In honor of the Journées du Patrimoine 2023, on September 16 and 17, the Musée de la Toile de Jouy is organizing a major tournament featuring 18th-century sports. The more curious can join a historical walk in the footsteps of the former Manufacture Oberkampf.

The 40th Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) will be held in Paris on September 16 and 17, 2023. A magical weekend offering visitors the opportunity to discover, free of charge, the hidden treasures of the City of Light, from historic monuments to emblematic museums, via places that are usually inaccessible.

The unmissable cultural event of the year is a genuine invitation to marvel, learn and celebrate our cultural heritage. So don't miss the chance to discover the best-kept secrets of Paris and the surrounding region, and start planning your itinerary now!

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in the temples of fashion, luxury and beauty
The Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in Paris takes place this weekend, September 16 and 17, 2023. For the occasion, we invite you to discover the temples of fashion in Paris that are opening their doors to you. The secrets of the fashion houses and department stores are waiting for you! [Read more]

The Musée de la Toile de Jouy, a journey into the world of cotton printing
The Musée de la Toile de Jouy, dedicated to the emblematic fabric printed with floral motifs and characters, is nestled in the Château de l'Églantine in Jouy-en-Josas (78). In addition to its historic collection, the museum regularly exhibits contemporary artists and organizes creative workshops! [Read more]

The Musée de la Toile de Jouy is a must on the fashion itinerary for the Journées du Patrimoine 2023! A veritable nugget of textile history, it was founded in 1977 to celebrate the emblematic printed fabric of the same name, born in the 18th century in Jouy-en-Josas, in the Yvelines region. This fabric conquered the world with its poetic universe of rural motifs. Set in the heart of a charming château, the museum offers a fascinating insight into the world of printed fabrics, the secrets of their manufacture and the great artists of the period. The collections illustrate the evolution of toile de Jouy over the centuries, creating a priceless heritage!