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

Easter 2026: egg hunt and treasure hunt at the Raymond Devos House-Museum (78)
On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the Raymond Devos House-Museum in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse invites you to an Easter-themed afternoon of egg hunts and a scavenger hunt, exploring Easter and the whimsical world of the celebrated humorist. [Read more]

JEMA 2026: The Coubertin Foundation makes a rare exception by opening its museum and Master Workshops
The European Days of Crafts (JEMA) spotlight craftsmanship and the art of passing down skills, turning workshops into live showcases of expertise. Wood, metal, stone, bronze — these materials take center stage, with artisans demonstrating their mastery in real time. On April 11 and 12, 2026, free admission at the Coubertin Foundation offers a firsthand look at the world of crafts and their creation process. [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]