Les Grandes Heures de Sceaux is back for a spring edition, to be discovered from March 14 to 16, 2025. Come and celebrate spring with cultural events for the whole family!
A vast island of nature in the Hauts-de-Seine region, the Domaine départemental de Sceaux is listed as a Historic Monument and attracts many Parisians in search of calm and greenery. Over 180 hectares of parkland, ponds, waterfalls and canals, trees in bloom, a château transformed into a museum... The estate has many attractions.
The site also attracts visitors with its regular events and rendezvous. Exhibitions, parties, games, walks: visitors of all ages can enjoy a varied program all year round. Regular events include the Grandes Heures de Sceaux, a festive cultural event held three times a year.
Each year, the Domaine de Sceaux offers cultural activities based on a theme linked to the era of one of its owners. This event is organized in reference to the festivities organized by the Duchesse du Maine in the 17th century.
On the weekend of March 14 to 16, 2025, the Domaine de Sceaux goes into festive mode, with Les Grandes Heures de Sceaux: Jeux masqués. A wide range of events and shows are planned for the whole family over the weekend. Don't forget to book in advance for the activities that appeal to you!
The Grandes Heures de Sceaux program: Masked games :
FRIDAY MARCH 14TH
- A lecture and show on stage masks
Punctuated by acted playlets, this lecture will present the origins of masks, from masked theater to Commedia dell'arte, and their influence on acting. The public will also be able to try on models.
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Orangerie
Booking recommended - Prices to follow.
SATURDAY, MARCH 15
- Show Les jumeaux de Bergame
Entertain the whole family with this acted and danced comedy about the Harlequin couple, written by Florian, the famous 18th-century fabulist of the Sceaux court.
From 8.30pm to 9.20pm at the Orangerie
Booking recommended - Prices to follow.
All ages 6 and up
SUNDAY, MARCH 16
- Family handicraft workshop: creating a stage mask
Using papier-mâché, children and accompanying adults make their own colorful masks, so they can shine at the next costume party or on stage, who knows!
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Anciennes Écuries
Booking recommended - Prices to follow.
Family audience from age 7
- Manual workshop for adults: creating a stage mask
Guided by Alaric Chagnard, sculptor of stage masks, create your own mask in self-hardening clay or plastiline with plaster strips.
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the Anciennes Écuries
Booking recommended - Prices to follow.
For adults aged 16 and over
- Teen theater classes: introduction to masked acting
How do masks help acting? After a short presentation, it's time for a gestural workshop to bring masks to life!
With Philippe Pastot, actor, mask designer and founder of Imagin'Action - Compagnie du regard.
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Reservations recommended - Prices to follow.
Courses for 10-15 year-olds
- Adult theater classes: introduction to masked acting
How do masks help acting? After a short presentation, it's time for the gestural workshop to bring masks to life!
With Philippe Pastot, actor, mask designer and founder of Imagin'Action - Compagnie du regard.
From 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Booking recommended - Prices to follow.
For adults aged 16 and over
- Young Audiences: Peter and the Wolf
Discover Peter and the Wolf in masks and music! With Loïc Richard and Laurie-Anne Macé from the Aventi company!
4:00 pm to 4:35 pm, then 5:30 pm to 6:05 pm at the Orangerie
Booking recommended - Prices to follow.
Family audience from 6 years
A great time awaits you at the Domaine Départemental de Sceaux!
