On the weekend of September 20 and 21, the city of Paris, the Île-de-France region and indeed the whole of Europe are offering an exceptional program of events dedicated to our shared heritage, during the Journées du Patrimoine 2023. While the great Parisian monuments, exceptional cathedrals and other places of power are the stuff of dreams, there are also many discoveries to be made in smaller suburban towns with lesser-known heritage, with visits, events and workshops to discover the treasures of our territory.
In theEssonne department, the town of Bièvres is a refreshingly green destination. Renowned for its famous photography market, the town has the charm of a picturesque village, with its cobbled streets and old houses! Discover the Château de Bièvres, a majestic edifice steeped in history, and stroll along the banks of the River Bièvre for an easy stroll... In short, for Heritage Days 2025 in the countryside, in nature and in the small town of Bièvres, head for Essonne this Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21!
Heritage Days 2023 at the Musée français de la photographie in Bièvres (91)
To mark the 40th Journées du Patrimoine, the Musée français de la photographie in Bièvres, near Paris, welcomes children and parents on September 16 and 17, 2023. Visits and workshops let you find out more about the art and techniques of photography! [Read more]
At the Poilâne factory
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At Victor Hugo's Literary Home
On the occasion of the European Heritage Days 2025, the Maison Littéraire de Victor Hugo invites you to discover the exhibition "Victor Hugo and Les Misérables, from reality to the ideal".
Victor Hugo's major work, Les Misérables presents a wide-ranging exploration of moral misery and material poverty through characters known to all. The author bears witness to the difficulties of the society of his time, which touched him deeply. His humanist ideals shed light on a sometimes gloomy reality, while conveying the hope of a better world. Through this novel, Hugo makes a commitment to human rights - those of children, women and men. But his "ideal" is also reflected in his political and civic commitment.
The exhibition sheds new light on Hugo's well-known literary work and his humanist commitment, with precious items from the collection of the Maison Littéraire de Victor Hugo, enhanced by loans from the Maison Victor Hugo in Paris, the Bibliothèque Nationale de France and the Bibliothèque du Sénat.
The Maison Littéraire de Victor Hugo is located in the Château des Roches, formerly the property of Bertin l'aîné, director of the Journal des Débats in the 19th century. Here he hosted a literary salon, whose most illustrious guest was Victor Hugo. He created an 11-hectare English-style park on the banks of the Bièvre, planting numerous species that are now twice a century old: oaks, pines, plane trees, cedars, redwoods and bald cypresses. A pond and island add to its romantic charm.
Free parking. Tea room.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Heritage Days 2023 at the Musée français de la photographie in Bièvres (91)
