The Journées du Patrimoine return on September 20 and 21, 2025, to the delight of history and culture lovers! It's a unique opportunity for thousands of visitors every year to discover or rediscover the hidden treasures of France's heritage. During this special weekend, monuments, museums and other buildings open their doors, often free of charge, for guided tours, workshops or even shows.
Nestled in the Yvelines, Marly-le-Roi is a pearl of history that deserves to be discovered. Known for its château, which has now disappeared but whose majestic remains remain, the town was a favorite haunt of Louis XIV. He built a sumptuous palace here, a rival to Versailles, surrounded by magnificent gardens designed by the famous landscape architect André Le Nôtre. Marly-le-Roi is also a town of artists and writers, where the winds of creation and the melodies of past centuries blow.
A real invitation to travel back in time, not to be missed! Between the poetic ruins of the château, the majestic fountains, and the charming alleyways of old Marly, the town promises an experience rich in emotion. What's more, special events will be organized for these Heritage Days, combining historical discovery and entertainment. The perfect opportunity for a cultural getaway at the heart of French history!
At the Royal Domain of Marly Museum
* Become the King's architect: work together to build a model of an ideal château, guided by the principles of classical architecture (ages 7 and up).
* Le pavillon en couleur: a coloring workshop for youngsters, a fun way to discover the architectural project for a pavilion dedicated to Louis XIV's guests (from age 4).
Duration: 20 minutes
This short, accessible tour reveals the originality of the Château de Marly, its architectural innovations and its unique destiny.
Times: 2:00 pm / 3:00 pm / 4:00 pm
Duration: 10 minutes
Thanks to a virtual reality headset, plunge into the heart of the estate as it was under Louis XIV. Let us guide you through an immersive reconstruction of the vanished château, and join the king in witnessing the eclipse of May 1715.
Opening hours: 2pm to 4pm
Guided tour of Marly park on the theme of water and fountains. The fountains are operated by the Domaine national de Marly's fountain master only six times a year.
Time: 3.30 pm - 5 pm
Registration and departure at the museum reception desk
At the presidential hunting lodge in Marly-le-Roi
Versailles and Marly underground
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### 40 years of archaeology on the Sun King's estates 1985-2025
An exhibition organized by the Château de Versailles at the Pavillon des chasses présidentielles in the Parc de Marly presents the main objects unearthed during archaeological work carried out at Versailles, Trianon and Marly since 1985, prior to restoration work or for research and study projects.
The exhibition is open to the public, with mediators on hand to talk with visitors.
Happy Heritage Days in Yvelines!
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Location
Marly-le-Roi
marly-le-roi
78160 Marly le Roi
Access
Transilien line L Marly-le-Roi station
Prices
Free
Official website
www.marlyleroi.fr
