Heritage Days 2025 at the Domaine de Chamarande (91): a historic and artistic site to see

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days ) take place every year on the third weekend in September. For two days, numerous cultural, artistic, historical and unusual sites open their doors to the public, to showcase their history and special features. The Domaine de Chamarande, inEssonne, is taking part in this major cultural event!

On September 20 and 21, 2025, the Château de Chamarande and its grounds will be open to all. This magnificent 98-hectare estate, accessible from Paris by RER C train, has a rich history dating back to Gallo-Roman times! The estate is home to a park that has been awarded the " jardin remarquable" label, a contemporary art center, the Essonne departmental archives and an accommodation center for schoolchildren.

Here's a good plan just the way we like it! It's an opportunity to discover a place rich in culture, while taking advantage of what we hope will be mild weather and family activities organized over the two days. To find out more about the activities on offer, see the program below.

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Program for the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at the Chamarande estate :

• Continuous art workshop
  Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 2:00 pm ⤏ 4:00 pm | Sunday, September 21, 2025 - 2:00 pm ⤏ 4:00 pm
  

  Whether you're an art lover, nature enthusiast, in search of inspiration or simply curious, join us for a creative workshop on architectural heritage.

  Come with your family and stay as long as you like.

  
  
  
• Lieux secrets de Chamarande: Exceptional opening of the icehouse and chapel
  Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 2:00 pm ⤏ 4:00 pm | Sunday, September 21, 2025 - 2:00 pm ⤏ 4:00 pm
  

  For the European Heritage Days, push open the doors to places usually closed to the public! Discover the château's former chapel, adorned with 17th-century sculpted decor, and explore the mysterious icehouse, an 18th-century factory. An opportunity to delve into the history of the estate and its illustrious owners.

  Meet at the chapel and icehouse between 2 and 4 pm.

  
  
  

A wonderful family weekend awaits you, in an absolutely magnificent setting! And by the way, have you taken a look at the other events planned in the châteaux during this exceptional weekend?

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