TheÎle-de-France region boasts a rich architectural heritage: chosen by many kings as a place to live and wield power, it boasts some of the finest châteaux and estates in France. And do you know what you can find in these châteaux? Exhibitions! Visit these treasures of history, and take the opportunity to discover the exhibitions organized in the aisles of these magnificent palaces.
While most of these exhibitions focus on the history or illustrious tenants of these places, some castles like to surprise and feature different, but equally fascinating, subjects. Some unexpected discoveries await you this year.
Here's a selection of exhibitions organized in the region's châteaux and estates, to see now or book in the coming weeks!
This guide is updated regularly, based on announcements and cultural news from the châteaux. Don't hesitate to return to this page to discover what's new at any given time.
The Château de Fontainebleau, Napoleon III and Eugenie in a Second Empire tour
The Château de Fontainebleau commemorates the 150th anniversary of the death of Napoleon III through a discovery tour of the Second Empire period. It's a time to make new discoveries, notably through an exhibition of period costumes. [Read more]
The new History Gallery at the Château de Versailles to celebrate 400 years - photos
The History Gallery at the Château de Versailles reopens its doors to celebrate the 400th anniversary of this emblematic monument. Free of charge from September 15 to 17, 2023 for the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), then from September 21 with a ticket, discover a completely redesigned and refurbished gallery, retracing the history of the Château from its construction in 1623 by Louis XIII to the present day. More than 120 works from the Versailles collections, accompanied by a digital device, enable us to understand the creations, transformations and upheavals that have marked the Château. [Read more]
Rambouillet 1950, in the intimacy of the President, the exhibition is extended from the Château de Rambouillet.
(Re)discover the Château de Rambouillet as it was in the 1950s, under the aegis of President Vincent Auriol. The exhibition runs from December 10, 2023 to September 30, 2024. [Read more]
En garde! From pen to sword: the Dumas family at the Château de Monte-Cristo exhibition
Château de Monte-Cristo showcases fencing and dueling in a brand new exhibition. Discover En garde! From pen to sword from March 1 to June 2, 2024. [Read more]
Imperial silks for Versailles, an exhibition by the Mobilier national at the Château de Versailles
In this exceptional exhibition dedicated to Napoleon's silk order for the Château de Versailles, discover a set of never-before-used, like-new textiles in the Grand Trianon at Versailles. [Read more]
A la table des mousquetaires exhibition: History and gastronomy meet at the Château de Vincennes
Discover the gastronomic habits and customs of France in the Grand siècle, with the exhibition A la table des mousquetaires, at the Château de Vincennes from April 24 to July 10, 2024. [Read more]
Michel Bassompierre at Rosa Bonheur: the exhibition for animal lovers at Château Rosa Bonheur
Large, curvaceous animals have taken up residence at the Château de Rosa Bonheur: these are the works of Michel Bassompierre, who is exhibiting his sculptures from May 3 to September 30, 2024. [Read more]
Monuments Men exhibition at Château de la Roche Guyon, a tribute to art officers
We're off to the Château de La Roche-Guyon to discover the "Monuments Men" exhibition from May 18 to November 24, 2024, which pays tribute to the efforts of the "art officers" of the Second World War, dedicated to protecting, safeguarding and restoring Europe's cultural heritage. As part of the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Liberation, this exhibition takes visitors on a journey through history and art in a place steeped in memory. [Read more]
Freewheels, the cycling exhibition at the Musée du Domaine départemental de Sceaux
To find out all about the history of the bicycle, both as a sport and a means of transport, discover a sporting exhibition based around these two-wheeled vehicles, at the heart of the Musée du Domaine départemental de Sceaux, from June 21, 2024. [Read more]
Cheval en majesté, at the heart of a civilization: the exhibition at the Château de Versailles
The Château de Versailles plunges us into the world of the horse, with an exhibition event organized from July 2 to November 3, 2024. Come and discover "Cheval en majesté, au cœur d'une civilisation". [Read more]
We've got some great events coming up! All you have to do is choose the exhibition you like and plan your next visit. A great way to (re)discover the region's magnificent cultural and historical heritage. Shall we go?
