Journées du Patrimoine 2024: discover the most beautiful châteaux in Paris and the Île-de-France region

Published by La Rédac · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on August 13, 2024 at 06:49 p.m.
The Journées du Patrimoine 2024 is also an opportunity to visit the châteaux of the Île-de-France 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 21 and 22, 2024.

It's a date we look forward to every year: the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days ) give us the opportunity to discover and visit the most beautiful cultural and historic sites in France and Europe! To mark the occasion, over 1,500 sites in the Île-de-France region will be opening their doors free of charge on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024.

If you're a lover of architecture and history, now's your chance to find out more about the châteaux of the Île-de-France region! These majestic monuments are among the must-see attractions during the Journées du Patrimoine, with guided tours, activities and games to help you delve into the history of these exceptional sites.

And there's no shortage of châteaux in the Paris region! Almost every département in the region boasts one or two palaces and royal estates. From medieval fortresses to Renaissance palaces and imperial residences, these witnesses toFrench history are true works of art waiting to be explored! What's more, the majority of these châteaux are adorned with magnificent gardens, making for a delightful stroll in the September sunshine...

With family, friends or even on your own, discover the monuments for which the region is famous. To find out which châteaux to visit during the JEP, choose from our selection of participating châteaux.

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Do you already know all these castles? Discover other monuments and institutions in the region.

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024

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