Want to explore the Ile-de-France region from every angle? The Journées du Patrimoine are just the thing! Every year, this cultural event, which takes place all over Europe, invites us to delve into the heart of our historical and artistic treasures through a wide-ranging program. From must-see monuments to secret nuggets, a host of venues open their doors to us, offering tours that are often free of charge,unusual events andexceptional openings.
Whether you’re exploring in museums, in museums, in major institutions, in ministries, in embassies, in fashion houses, in libraries, in parks and gardens, and much more, each edition offers a program so expansive in the Île-de-France region that everyone can find a plan that matches their passion. Solo, as a couple, with friends, or even with family, go and enjoy the Heritage Days waiting for you this year on the weekend of 19 and 20 September 2026.
In the Hauts-de-Seine department, the town of Bois Colombes is also showcasing its treasures! These include the Château des Tourelles, whose remarkable architecture dates back to the late 19th century. Now an art center, this spot usually features a program of exhibitions. This is an opportunity to (re)discover this spot through a program designed for the Journées du Patrimoine!
Exhibition "Destination Tropics"
Fanciful or real, the tropics continue to inspire. Through a diverse array of artistic proposals, fourteen contemporary artists share their representations and interpretations of this part of the world tucked between two imaginary lines. Aimed at everyone, this exhibition also pays tribute to art’s powerful ability to disorient and transport us.
With Dave BARANES · Grégoire BÉRAUD · Isabelle COURTOIS LACOSTE · INTERCALÉE · Marie-Noëlle FONTAN · Bruno GADENNE · Gillian GENRIES · MARCOLEPTIQUE · Hudesa KAGANOW · ICEM · Anita LJUNG · PÉREY· Sophie REYNAL · Raphaël SEYFRIED - Travel Roll
The exhibition is on view from Saturday, September 12 to Sunday, November 8, 2026, from Wednesday to Sunday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM (opening days may be adjusted during school holidays). Workshops and meetings will be organized around the exhibition. For more information, visit https://bois-colombes.fr/
Participation conditions: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 10:00 ⤏ 12:00, 14:00 ⤏ 18:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 - 10:00 ⤏ 12:00, 14:00 ⤏ 18:00
Guided tour of the "Destination Tropics" exhibition
Guided tour of the exhibition "Destination Tropiques".
Fantasized or real, the tropics continue to inspire. Through diverse artistic propositions, fourteen contemporary artists share their visions and interpretations of this swath of the globe tucked between two imaginary lines. Aimed at everyone, this exhibition also pays tribute to art’s potent power to disorient and transport us.
Featuring Dave BARANES · Grégoire BÉRAUD · Isabelle COURTOIS LACOSTE · INTERCALÉE · Marie-Noëlle FONTAN · Bruno GADENNE · Gillian GENRIES · MARCOLEPTIQUE · Hudesa KAGANOW · ICEM · Anita LJUNG · PÉREY · Sophie REYNAL · Raphaël SEYFRIED - Travel Roll
On view from Saturday, September 12 to Sunday, November 8, 2026, from Wednesday to Sunday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM (opening days may be adjusted during school holidays). Workshops and talks will be organized around the exhibition. More information at https://bois-colombes.fr/
Participation conditions: Access by reservation only and limited to 25 people. Reservations open from September 7, 2026. Duration: about 1 hour. Free | Booking required - 01.41.19.83.48, https://bois-colombes.fr/ville-attractive/patrimoine-et-histoire/actualites/
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:30–11:30, 14:30–15:30, 16:00–17:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:30–11:30, 14:30–15:30, 16:00–17:00
Dates and Opening Time
On September 19, 2026
Location
Chateau des Tourelles
98 Rue Paul Déroulède
92270 Bois Colombes
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Accessibility info
Official website
www.bois-colombes.fr
