Heritage Days 2025 in Saint-Rémy-les-Chevreuse (78): the program

In the heart of the Vallée de Chevreuse, a fascinating town invites you to discover its secrets and the illustrious inhabitants who have trodden its soil. For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, why not take a stroll through Saint-Rémy-les-Chevreuse? Here's what's in store for you!

During the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), rediscover your region, its historic monuments and its many museums, where you can learn more about a wide range of subjects. Throughout the Île-de-France region, these institutions open their doors to you, usually free of charge, for guided tours, themed walks or events for young and old alike. The Yvelines département, south of Paris, is packed with little nuggets and towns that have welcomed artists, kings and queens and famous personalities.

Direction Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, in the valley of the same name, where Raymond Devos, Marie Curie and the Coubertin family came to spend their days relaxing away from the hustle and bustle of the capital. Their estates are dotted around the city, including the Coubertin estate, home to the Jardin des bronzes, a collection of sculptures and a 30-hectare park. In this verdant setting, you'll find numerous historical relics and charming , relaxing gardens , just a stone's throw from hiking trails that take you through the Natural Park.

It's a great opportunity to take a stroll along the canal path, through some twenty pretty flower-bedecked footbridges that lead to picturesque stone houses, old wash-houses and a medieval castle, all of which will make for great discoveries as you step back in time on September 20 and 21, 2025.

The 2025 Heritage Days program at Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse

Free outdoor cinema screenings at artist residences in the heart of the Yvelines
The seventh art comes to the homes of the illustrious in the heart of the Yvelines, as an open-air film festival brings free screenings to communities across the department this summer of 2026. [Read more]

Marta Pan and André Wogenscky's house: an architect's villa to visit in Yvelines (78)
In the heart of the Vallée de Chevreuse (78), the modernist home of Marta Pan and André Wogenscky unites art and architecture in a natural setting. Designed in 1952, it showcases Marta Pan's sculptures and the bold volumes imagined by Wogenscky. Today, the Foundation opens this unique space to the public for guided tours and immersion in their combined work. [Read more]

Discover Chevreuse: the Little Venice of the Yvelines and its lovely Petits Ponts walk
Just 40 minutes from Paris, Chevreuse, nicknamed the Little Venice of the Yvelines, offers a splendid stroll across its small bridges. This verdant setting, accessible by RER train, offers an unsuspectedly charming escape. We invite you to embark on a nature adventure between canals and picturesque paths! [Read more]

In Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, a funny escape in the house-museum of Raymond Devos
Looking for a break from routine? Take a leap into the funny, poetic world of Raymond Devos, by visiting his house in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, near Paris. [Read more]

Fondation de Coubertin

Conference on the Coubertin Foundation
On the occasion of European Heritage Days, the Fondation de Coubertin Museum opens its doors.
This year, come and discover or rediscover the museum’s permanent collections, the estate grounds, and its Jardin des Bronzes. The selection of drawings by Joseph Bernard, displayed in the château’s rooms, will be refreshed.
This weekend will also mark the final days of the exhibition Faits et Gestes, organized by the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Natural Park, bringing together photographs by Bernard Sustrac and texts by Pascale Petit exploring the region’s trades.
A conference will outline the history and missions of the Fondation de Coubertin, the training it provides each year to young professionals in the field, and the work of its ateliers. Further information will be announced soon on the museum’s website.
Participation requirements: Free, no booking required - Free | No booking required
Hours: Saturday, 19 September 2026 — 10:00–18:00 | Sunday, 20 September 2026 — 10:00–18:00
Self-guided tour of the Coubertin Foundation Museum
On the occasion of European Heritage Days, the museum of the Fondation de Coubertin opens its doors.
This year, come and discover or rediscover the museum's permanent collections, the estate grounds, and its Jardin des Bronzes. The selection of drawings by Joseph Bernard, displayed in the château's rooms, will be refreshed.
This weekend will also mark the final days of the exhibition Faits et Gestes, organized by the Parc naturel régional de la Haute Vallée de Chevreuse, pairing Bernard Sustrac's photographs with Pascale Petit's texts about the region's crafts.
Free exploration of the Jardin des Bronzes, the estate grounds, and the route showcased in the château's rooms.
Participation terms: Free, no booking required - Free | No reservation
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10:00 AM ⤏ 6:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026, 10:00 AM ⤏ 6:00 PM
Guided tour of the Coubertin Foundation Museum
On the occasion of European Heritage Days, the museum of the Fondation de Coubertin opens its doors.
This year, come and see or rediscover the museum’s permanent collections, the estate’s park, and its Bronze Garden. The selection of drawings by Joseph Bernard, displayed in the château’s galleries, will be refreshed.
This weekend will also mark the final days of the exhibition Faits et Gestes, organized by the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Natural Park, bringing together Bernard Sustrac’s photographs and Pascale Petit’s texts focused on local trades.
Guided tours by reservation, open to adults. More information to be announced soon on the museum’s website.
Participation requirements: Reservation required, special rate - special rate | Reservation required - 0130856989, 0642387934
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00–18:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00–18:00