Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Le Vésinet (78) : the program at Villa Beau-Chêne, home of Josephine Baker

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are back in France, and they're coming to the Yvelines on September 20 and 21, 2025. For two days, the most important cultural event of the year opens the doors of castles, museums, gardens and more confidential places to explore architecture, art and nature. It's the perfect opportunity to discover the region's rich historical heritage, thanks to the many guided tours, exhibitions and events on offer over this exceptional weekend!

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On Saturday, September 21,Le Vésinet is the country stop on the route of the Journées du Patrimoine 2024. The charming Yvelines town is home to the Villa Beau Chêne, more commonly known as"Josephine Baker's Villa", the embodiment of a fabulous saga of legends and glamour. Acquired in the 1920s by the music-hall star, this iconic residence has vibrated to the frenzied rhythms of jazz, hosting the greatest personalities of the era at unforgettable parties. Today, the Villa retains Josephine's bold spirit, with its walls steeped in memories and its lush garden. A cultural and artistic legacy that continues to inspire and charm, celebrating the incomparable Joséphine Baker.

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2025 Heritage Days program at Villa Beau Chêne, known as Josephine Baker's Villa in the Yvelines :

• Joséphine Baker au Vésinet" exhibition
  Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 14:00 ⤏ 18:00
  

  Exhibition "Josephine Baker in Le Vésinet" by the Société d'Histoire du Vésinet.

  2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the artist's death.

  
  
  
• Guided tour of the grounds of Villa Beau-Chêne
  Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 14:00 ⤏ 18:00
  

  Guided tour by volunteers from the Socité d'histoire du Vésinet of the grounds of Villa Beau-Chêne, where Josephine Baker lived for 18 years.

  2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the artist's death.

  
  
  
• Musical show on the life of Josephine Baker
  Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 2:45 pm ⤏ 3:15 pm, 4:00 pm ⤏ 4:30 pm, 5:15 pm ⤏ 5:45 pm
  

  Musical performance on the life of Josephine Baker by Margeaux Lampley trio.

  2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the artist's death.

  
  
  

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