Heritage Days 2026: explore Villa Savoye in virtual reality (78)

Back-to-school isn't always fun for everyone: back to work, back to school... Fortunately, there's the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days ) to put a smile on our faces! This annual event is always eagerly awaited by the general public: it's a chance for us to discover historic, cultural or official sites, and to enjoy special events.

The aim of this event is to reveal to visitors the monuments and treasures of France's heritage. It's often an opportunity to visit little-known places close to home.

The next edition of Heritage Days is scheduled for September 19 and 20, 2026. In the Yvelines, several sites are taking part in the event, including the Villa Savoye, located in Poissy. An exceptional work by the renowned architect Le Corbusier, the Villa Savoye is a remarkable testament to the artist's genius.

During the Journées du Patrimoine, the monument is offering free visits all weekend long. See the detailed program below.

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The program for the 2026 Heritage Days at Villa Savoye

• The Villa's Voice: A Night of Solidarity

  For the second year running, Villa Savoye is taking a stand for gender equality during European Heritage Days—and in the spirit of matrimoine, women’s heritage. A charity concert in support of the IRIS association will raise public awareness of the fight against violence toward women.

  Participation terms: Free of charge

  Schedule: Friday, September 18, 2026 — 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM

• ARCHI VR: Step into the world of Le Corbusier

  Villa Savoye celebrates women’s heritage and architectural heritage!

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  On the occasion of European Heritage Days 2025, Villa Savoye invites you to a weekend rich in discovery, creation, and dialogue, built around two pillars: elevating women’s heritage and highlighting Le Corbusier’s UNESCO-listed architectural legacy.

  ### Discover the villa in virtual reality!

  Alongside the villa Savoye program, an Archi VR virtual reality experience awaits you in the garage. You’ll get a different vantage on Le Corbusier’s world and glimpse where the Savoye family escaped for weekends in the 1930s.

  Booking required: four devices available at the same time with 30-minute slots (10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30)

  Participation terms: Limited seats available, free of charge - Free | Reservation required - https://journeesdupatrimoine.culture.gouv.fr/

  Hours : Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 10:00 ⤏ 18:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 - 10:00 ⤏ 18:00

• Women's Perspectives: Photography and Creation at the Villa

  Two photography exhibitions, organized in partnership with the Palace of Versailles and Women Safe, spotlight women's perspectives. Also discover the works of the laureates of the Prix des Plurielles and an immersive video creation by students.

  Participation requirements: Free | No booking required

  Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00–18:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00–18:00

For more outings in Yvelines, check out our guide!

Heritage Days 2026: a fantastic program to discover in Yvelines (78)
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