The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) is one of the highlights of the Parisian cultural calendar, held every September. During this not-to-be-missed event, museums, castles, monuments and even places usually closed to the public welcome you with open arms to reveal their secrets through a program of often free visits, as well asoriginalactivities andworkshops. An original way to rediscover our heritage! Don't miss the dates of the next event, scheduled for the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025.
As always, Paris and the surrounding region are on board! What's more, the Journées du Patrimoine are also an opportunity to delve into the heart of the Paris region's heritage, which is often little-known but well worth the detour. For a navigable getaway in the heart of Seine-et-Marne, the town of Meaux could well be a good idea for a cultural stopover!
Its heritage takes us on a journey from antiquity to the present day, throughmedieval times and the First World War. For those with a sweet tooth, don't forget that this is also the land of Brie de Meaux, considered the king of cheeses. All the more reason to take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) to explore this city of fascinating treasures!
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: visit the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux (77) with your family
For the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), the Musée de la Grande Guerre is opening its doors on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, to let us discover its reserves. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025 at the cité épiscopale in Meaux
As part of the "Raise your eyes!"program for schoolchildren, the Musée Bossuet's visitors' center offers a high school class a guided tour of the temporary exhibition "De pierre et de papier, l'œuvre de la marquise de Maillé au service du patrimoine".
The Musée Bossuet is dedicating its new temporary exhibition to a great lady of heritage: Aliette de Rohan Chabot, Marquise de Maillé (1896-1972). Through the evocation of her life and work (particularly in Seine-et-Marne and the Meaux region), tribute is paid to those who have been committed to the study and preservation of heritage for over a century. It's an opportunity to encourage students to take an initial look at what makes up "heritage" in their local environment, whether urban or rural, ancient or contemporary.
As part of the "Raise your eyes!"program, the Cité épiscopale's visitors' center is offering a free guided tour for an elementary school class.
From Saint-Etienne's cathedral to the bishop's palace, now a museum, via the Gallo-Roman ramparts and Bossuet garden, take a tour of this architectural complex, unique in the Paris region. A true journey through time and the discovery of an exceptional heritage.
By Céline Renaudie
A specialist in Latin handwriting, Céline invites you to discover the richness and elegance of beautiful classical letters, by example and practice.
By the Cité épiscopale team
An original photo studio for young and old. Dress up, pose and give us your best smile!
For the European Heritage Days, the team at the Cité épiscopale invites you to take a trip back in time to the builders. This exceptional weekend marks the start of a year of festivities to celebrate the 850th anniversary of the start of construction of Meaux Cathedral.
Throughout the weekend, demonstrations, workshops and initiations, guided tours, conferences, exhibitions, events and meetings bring the Episcopal City to life. On the Cour d'Honeur side, you'll meet the heritage trades involved in the cathedral's construction, past and present; while daily life in the Middle Ages unfolds on the Jardin Bossuet side, punctuated by craft, military and even judicial activities!
Take advantage of the Bossuet Museum's free, non-stop opening hours to discover the riches of its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions.
Use your brain! Discover the origins of medieval words and expressions that have survived the passage of time and found their way into contemporary language.
By Atelier Bunus et Galioto
Take part in the live restoration of a Bossuet museum painting! Learn all about the delicate operations involved in rediscovering or saving works of art.
By the Léon Noël company
A unique opportunity to talk to the journeymen working on the restoration of the south tower of Meaux's Saint-Etienne cathedral. Discover their trade, their mission and even the gestures involved in handling their tools!
By the Direction régionale des affaires culturelles (DRAC) d'Île-de-France
A major restoration project is underway on the south tower of Meaux's Saint-Etienne cathedral. Find out more about the organization and people involved in the project.
By Vitraux de l'arbalète
Glass, paint and light: discover a colorful art form!
By Compagnie Az Tir à l'arc
From 7 to 77 years old, become an archer for a moment! A fun and safe activity that combines concentration, precision and fun!
By Lycée du Gué-à-Tresmes
Come and meet the students of the "Staffeurs ornemanistes" section at the Lycée du Gué-à-Tresmes (Congis-sur-Thérouanne). They'll be presenting their training, as well as some of their creations.
Attention construction site! Add your plank of wood to the edifice and take part in a collective ephemeral work of art.
Free, uninterrupted access from 10 am to 7 pm
Free audioguides, adult and children's tours
An invitation to discover the museum's rich collections and exhibitions:
* Permanent collections
* Temporary exhibition De pierre et de papier, l'œuvre de la marquise de Maillé au service du patrimoine, until January 4, 2026
* Temporary exhibition L'art de toucher le ciel in partnership with the Fonds régional d'art contemporain (FRAC) Île-de-France, until September 21, 2025
* Exhibition of works by art students at Espace Caravelle (Meaux) as part of the "Une saison à Bossuet" partnership.
By the Cité épiscopale public center
Immerse yourself in the world of architecture while having fun: drawings, models, measuring tools and games to become real builders!
By librarians from the CAPM public reading network
Take a break and discover our selection of books on the theme of the Middle Ages, builders and cathedrals.
By a guide/lecturer
850 years ago, the first stone of the cathedral was laid. Since then, the edifice has been shaped, embellished and restored. A unique piece of architecture to discover in the Paris region.
By a cultural mediator from the Cité épiscopale
Look up and observe! Stones have so much to tell...
Visitors, beware! Valiant knights roam the Episcopal City! An introduction to swordplay for children aged 4 to 12.
By Marchand de sable production
The hour is grave: a defendant is about to be condemned in the Place de la Justice. Join Baudoin in witnessing the arrest and hearing the sentence!
A dynamic historical tale, describing justice practices and penalties in the Middle Ages.
Humor and kindness are the order of the day in this participatory show!
By Marchand de sable productions
Join Baudoin at his stall, where he'll tell you all about the role of justice in the Middle Ages, its history, evolution and foundations. An exchange that will surprise you!
By the Cité épiscopale - Musée Bossuet team
Accompanied by a member of the museum's scientific team, discover through this exhibition the exceptional destiny and actions of the Marquise de Maillé (1896 - 1972).
Co-founder of the Association de la Sauvegarde de l'Art français and a fervent defender of heritage, she played a major role in protecting and restoring historic buildings throughout France, particularly in Seine-et-Marne and the Meaux region, which she visited on several occasions.
This exhibition has been designated of national interest by the French Ministry of Culture.
By the Cité épiscopale team
Create a stained-glass window on transparent sheet to understand the principle of this art form.
By François Ichier
Doctor of History, specialist in compagnonage and cathedral building sites
Compagnonage, which emerged in the Middle Ages in opposition to the corporative system, has survived the centuries to offer young workers an original form of apprenticeship and advanced training in the so-called "manual" trades. A network for self-fulfilment and excellence. An invitation to discover this institution, listed since 2010 as part of humanity's intangible cultural heritage.
By the Mesnie Meldoise
A journey back in time to learn more about daily life in the Middle Ages: cooking, embroidery, education, games and even dances!
By Mathieu Lours
Architectural and heritage historian, lecturer in architectural history at Paris-Cergy University and researcher at the École Pratique des Hautes Études.
How should we think about religious heritage in today's metropolis? For architects and urban planners, sacred buildings are a mix of heritage and contemporary creations that define the heritage of tomorrow. Through current examples, such as the major restoration projects at Notre-Dame de Paris and the reconstruction of the spire of the Saint-Denis basilica, new approaches to this subject will be developed.
Heritage Days 2025 at the Cité de Musique Simone Veil in Meaux
The Cité de la Musique Simone-Veil, a veritable architectural gem harmoniously blending the ancient and the modern, opens its doors to you on the occasion of the European Heritage Days.
Built around the former prison, it's a perfect example of how Meld's heritage can be showcased. It's an invitation to delve into the fascinating history of these places.
Heritage Days 2025 Musée Bossuet in Meaux
Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Heritage Days 2025 at the Bossuet garden in Meaux
Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Heritage Days 2025 at the brewery in Meaux
Brasserie de Meaux has been producing craft beers since 2015. Ludivine and Sébastien chose to change careers after an engineering career. After some thought, they chose to devote themselves to making craft beers, which they brew with local produce, enabling them to showcase the farming background they come from by promoting the cultivation of barley, essential for making their beers.
All our beers are brewed on site with exclusively French ingredients, and we have a permanent range of 7 beers.
Since opening our doors nearly 10 years ago, we have won 12 medals at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris.
Program: explanations of the various ingredients, a day's brewing and tasting at 2, 3, 4 and 5 pm.
Reservations recommended.
Purchase possible at the end of the tour.
Come and discover our beers!
Heritage Days 2025 at the Meaux Saint-Faron cheese dairy
The Fromagerie de Meaux Saint-Faron opens its doors for the European Heritage Days.
Accompanied by a guide, you'll start with a short video tracing the history of Brie cheese. The tour then continues along a specially-designed circuit, allowing you to observe the different stages in cheese-making (production room, maturing room, etc.).
The tour ends with a tasting of the cheeses produced and matured on site.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Location
Meaux
2 Place de l'Hôtel de Ville
77100 Meaux
Official website
www.ville-meaux.fr
