Every year, the Nuit des Musées (Night of the Museums ) invites us to rediscover our heritage in a different way, through a program of night-time visits, often free of charge, with the added bonus of entertainment, concerts, workshops and other surprises. For the occasion, museums, castles, monuments and other institutions are waiting to reveal their secrets for an evening full of discoveries. For this year's edition, this not-to-be-missed cultural event will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
If you're in the Yvelines region, you can look forward to a great program for this Nuit des Musées 2024. Among the heritage treasures of this département, in the town of Rambouillet, there's a historic nugget that absolutely deserves a visit: the Palais du Roi de Rome.
Built in the early 19th century under Napoleon I, this palace was originally designed to house his son, the King of Rome, also known as Napoleon II. This architectural gem, blending neoclassical and Empire styles, bears witness to the ambition and genius of the Napoleonic era. Every nook and cranny of the palace exudes history, with its sumptuous frescoes, ornate ceilings and magnificent formal gardens, where you'll love to stroll and escape. Would you like to find out more about the Nuit des Musées program? Find out more below:
The artist will be on hand throughout the evening to answer all your questions!
Every 20 minutes, a Ville d'art et d'histoire guide presents the symbolic story of an animal featured in the museum's permanent collections.
To help you discover the museum's collections, we've put together a bag of games for you to borrow. On the program: Zélie the mouse and Ouistiti have teamed up to challenge you!
Every 20 minutes, the Maitrise de Rambouillet soloists take you on a musical journey! You'll discover works by Donizetti, Brahms and Rossini, among others.
Discover the museum's collections in a new way, in a time of calm and introspection. Nadia Fredj, an artist with a diploma in sophrology, invites you to embark on a mental journey through the conscious observation of the museum's works. In this session, she will guide you closer to your emotions, to your inner landscape.
Every half-hour, a Ville d'art et d'histoire guide presents the secrets behind the pavilion's restoration in a nocturnal atmosphere: an ancient atrium, hidden documents, a secret fireplace...
Dates and Opening Time
On May 18th, 2024
Location
Palace of the King of Rome
Place du Roi de Rome
78120 Rambouillet
Prices
Free
Official website
www.rambouillet.fr
