Heritage Days 2025: explore the Château de Malmaison and Bois-Préau

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are one of the most eagerly awaited cultural events of the year, particularly in Paris and the Île-de-France region, where there are so many wonderful discoveries to be made! The weekend-long program includes guided tours, workshops and exceptional outings to museums, châteaux and monuments rarely open to the general public.

Young and old alike can marvel - often free of charge - at the many open houses. More than 1,500 sites are taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine: that's a lot of discoveries! If you're in the Hauts-de-Seine region, you're bound to find something to keep you busy on September 20 and 21, 2025.

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Head for the town of Rueil-Malmaison, home to one of France's most important monuments. Built in the 17th century, Château de Malmaison was acquired in 1799 by Josephine and Napoleon Bonaparte, who had it completely refurbished. Much appreciated by the First Consul, between 1800 and 1802 the residence became, along with the Tuileries Palace in Paris, one of France's governmental buildings. Today, the Château de Malmaison is one of France's finest examples of the consular style, where visitors can discover the more intimate atmosphere of Josephine's apartments, her collections of paintings, and the empress's passion for botany in the landscaped grounds.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025: the program for the most beautiful châteaux in Paris and the Île-de-France region
The Journées du Patrimoine 2025 is also an opportunity to visit castles in the Paris region, often free of charge! Kings and queens, princes, emperors, nobles of all kinds... Follow in the footsteps of these great figures of French history and discover their magnificent homes, on September 20 and 21, 2025. [Read more]

The program for the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 weekend at the Château de Malmaison :

• Understanding restoration
  Why undertake a restoration project? What exactly is being restored... and for what purpose? Explore the heritage issues behind this gigantic project.
  
  
• The secrets of restoration
  Discover the historical and scientific research that precedes each stage of the worksite, and the informed decisions that shape its implementation.
  
  
• The site in figures
  Go behind the scenes of the project: duration, surface area, materials... Key data come to life through games and animations.
  
  
• The restoration trades
  Who are the men and women responsible for this precision work? Meet the craftsmen, restorers and heritage experts who work to preserve the soul of the place.

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A visit not to be missed if you love history and castles!