Heritage Days 2023 to discover the floating cottages of the Étang de la Galiotte (78)

It's possible to get away from it all during the Journées du Patrimoine! On the weekend of September 16-17, 2023, head for the Étang de la Galiotte in Carrières-sous-Poissy, to visit an astonishing floating village in the heart of the Yvelines countryside.

Well, it's almost back to school... But good news! "To help you take the edge off, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days ) are back on September 16 and 17, 2023.Île-de-France' smost popular cultural event of the year invites you to delve into the region's fascinating history and discover its many hidden gems. During this exceptional weekend, majestic châteaux, emblematic museums, enchanting gardens and much more open their doors to the public for free visits and unforgettable activities! It's a unique opportunity to meet passionate craftsmen, attend demonstrations of ancestral art and soak up the magical atmosphere that reigns in these places steeped in history.

Heritage Days 2023 in the parks and gardens of Paris and the Île-de-France region
For this year's Journées du Patrimoine, we're taking you on a tour of the parks and gardens of Paris and the Île-de-France region. With guided tours and a breath of fresh air, you're in for a great stroll this weekend of September 16 and 17, 2023. [Read more]

Looking for a change of scenery during the Journées du Patrimoine 2023? Sail away to theÉtang de la Galiotte, located in the Parc du Peuple de l' herbe in Carrières-sous-Poissy, a haven of peace that enchants with its past and present. This 22-hectare stretch of water, named after an ancient boat that once plied the region, is home to some forty floating chalets, offering incomparable picturesque views. Once the haunts of fine fishing parties, these modest cabins have metamorphosed into charming floating homes, and moved from the South Shore to the North Shore, due to the quality of the soil. In this protected setting, the harmony between nature and architecture is striking. The Étang de la Galiotte, between history and modernity, reveals a bewitching poetry on the calm waters.