Nélie's Secrets: Immersive, Theatrical Tours You Can Experience at the Jacquemart-André Museum

Immerse yourself in Les Secrets de Nélie, an immersive theatrical tour at the Jacquemart-André Museum this winter 2026. Dressed in period costumes, guided through intimate stories, and exploring the heritage of the Belle Époque, you'll step into the world of Nélie Jacquemart.

Step into a historic private mansion where every step awakens echoes of the past... Immerse yourself in the world of Nélie Jacquemart through a captivating experience where history, art, and theatre come together in the authentic Belle Époque decor at the Jacquemart-André Museum, from February 23 to March 8, and again on March 21 and 22, 2026.

The program features a new format for the museum: Les Secrets de Nélie, an immersive theatrical tour that transforms the hôtel particulier into a veritable living stage. Guided by Nélie herself and her staff - butler, valet and chambermaid - you'll wander through the salons, galleries and corridors, discovering intimate anecdotes and stories linked to this emblematic 19th-century residence. In each room, a painting, piece of furniture or objet d'art becomes the pretext for a story, as if the walls were coming to life to tell what they've seen.

A journey into 19th-century art de vivre

This production is brought to you by the Alboflède company, featuring actors in period costume to recreate the hushed, elegant atmosphere of Paris's grand houses. The dialogues, written for the occasion, are inspired by real events and the memories of the mistress of the house, offering a subtle blend of historical reality and narrative fiction. In this way, you move from the role of a simple visitor to that of a privileged witness to the sometimes complicit, sometimes mysterious exchanges between the characters.

Each stage of the tour is designed to highlight the museum's collection of major paintings, sculptures and objets d'art. The mobile, interactive scenography takes you from a richly decorated salon to a gallery bathed in light, to the more intimate spaces where Nélie entertained her closest friends and family. The scent of fabrics, the muffled sound of footsteps on waxed parquet floors and the whisper of voices all add to the sensation of journeying through a bygone era.

Nélie's Secrets, an experience between heritage and living history

You'll follow the actors on a stroll that alternates scenes of dialogue, confidences with the public and moments of silent observation of the works. This is a unique opportunity to discover this private mansion, typical of the Paris of the Belle Époque, and to understand how its inhabitants viewed the art, society and conventions of their time.

It's an experience that should appeal to history buffs, of course, but also to art lovers looking for a visit that's a little out of the ordinary. The tours should also appeal to younger visitors, with their more playful, immersive approach, far removed from the stereotypes of traditional museum visits.

On the other hand, if museums give you the heebie-jeebies, or if paintings, history and art history aren't your thing, the experience is definitely not for you. But at Sortiraparis, we like to push you to discover new things, off the beaten track... So if you're curious, feel free to give it a try. Who knows, you might be pleasantly surprised!

Whether you're a theater lover, a heritage enthusiast, curious about Parisian history or looking for an original outing with family, friends or a partner, this immersion tour invites you to see the museum in a different light. You won't just be following a guided tour: you'll be taking part in a living reconstruction that transforms every room into a theatrical setting, and every visitor into a privileged guest of an evening in days gone by. Are you tempted by Les Secrets de Nélie?

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