Heritage Days 2023: guided tour of the Maison Elsa Triolet-Aragon (78)

In the heart of the Yvelines region, you'll find the Elsa Triolet - Aragon house, witness to the two writers' love affair, which you'll be able to visit free of charge on September 16 and 17, 2023, for the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days)!

During the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) in Paris and the surrounding regions, you can expand your knowledge by visiting museums, historical institutions and even royal castles! The people of the Paris region are in luck, as there are plenty of cultural venues to choose from, including the homes of writers and painters who once made their homes in the capital's neighboring départements. On September 16 and 17, 2023, you can visit the places that inspired these artists, free of charge!

The Maison Elsa Triolet - Aragon, a gift from poet Louis Aragon to Elsa Triolet, is a beautiful setting with a sculpture garden and extensive grounds. A former water mill set in a six-hectare park, it was the setting for the love story of Louis Aragon and writer Elsa Triolet. You can admire the living spaces, still furnished, and the thousands of books and everyday objects that belonged to the couple. The remains of the old mill are also still visible, enriching the tour and immersing us in the astonishing history of this building with a thousand lives.

The park is particularly remarkable, and very pleasant in fine weather. The rich vegetation, wide open spaces, river and sculpture garden make for wonderful walks all year round.

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