Heritage Days 2025 in Rambouillet (78): discover historic monuments

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, the town of Rambouillet in the Yvelines is opening its doors to you for a weekend of discoveries and guided tours of its historic monuments, on September 20 and 21.

What if, for the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, we chose just one town to discover all the culture it has to offer? On September 20 and 21, the Yvelines département and all the other départements in the Ile-de-France region will be welcoming you for free, enriching and fun outings in the footsteps of history. Head for Rambouillet, just 45 kilometers from Paris by train, for a tour of historic monuments!

Known for its château and dense forest, which covers 200 km², the town is also home to a major museum dedicated to model railways, the Rambolitrain, as well as the Palais du Roi de Rome, the national sheepfold and the church of Saint-Lubin-et-Saint-Jean-Baptiste, listed as a historic monument. Numerous sovereigns, emperors and presidents have taken up residence here over the centuries, each leaving their mark on the town of Rambouillet.

A beautiful heritage not to be missed, with family or friends! Please note that some activities may require registration.

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The Journées du Patrimoine 2025 program in Rambouillet

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The National Sheepfold

Church of Saint-Lubin and Saint-Jean Baptiste

Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.

City Hall

Open House at City Hall
The Rambouillet town hall is housed in a former royal bailliage—part courthouse, part grain hall—built at the request of Louis XVI. A living emblem of Rambouillet’s heritage, visitors are free to admire its grand ceremonial staircase and the stunning Council Chamber, decorated with portraits from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries and featuring a large hunting map commissioned by Louis XV.
Conditions of participation: Free
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 – 14:30 ⤏ 17:30 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 14:30 ⤏ 17:30
From the old bailiwick to City Hall
Come enjoy an exterior tour of the town hall, led by a guide-lecturer who will trace the building’s history through the many events that have taken place there. It’s a chance to discover its architecture, a testament to the various uses it has served since its construction in 1785 by architect Jacques-Jean Thévenin.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 2:30–3:15 PM, 3:30–4:15 PM, 4:30–5:15 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 2:30–3:15 PM, 3:30–4:15 PM, 4:30–5:15 PM