Why not take advantage of Nuit des Musées to escape the capital and discover a royal castle, the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye? With free access to the rooms, the Nuit des Musées is a great opportunity to take a stroll, on May 18, 2024, through this château rebuilt in the 16th century by François I as the main royal residence until Louis XIV deserted the"Château Neuf" for the Château de Versailles in 1682.
This magnificent monument has housed the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale since 1862, bringing together masterpieces of Celtic and Gallo-Roman antiquity- three million objects, including 30,000 on display - from the Paleolithic to the early Middle Ages.
Traditionally, the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye offers a free tour of its permanent collections. Unique in the world, the Édouard Piette collection contains a fabulous array of prehistoric tools, weapons and art objects, discovered in the 19th century by Édouard Piette during excavations in the Pyrenees. Numerous masterpieces are on display, including the famous "Dame à la Capuche" discovered at Brassempouy, in the Landes region. The scenography has remained unchanged since the 19th century, at the request of the collector who bequeathed his collection to the museum under the condition of a presentation defined by him and unchanged over time.
For this new edition, the museum is unveiling a special program of visits and events. Find out more about what to expect on this unique evening.
Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
See you at the Domaine National de Saint-Germain-en-Laye to enjoy this unique night!
Dates and Opening Time
On May 18th, 2024
Location
Domaine National de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Place Charles de Gaulle
78100 Saint Germain en Laye
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
musee-archeologienationale.fr
