Heritage Days 2023: medieval re-enactments at Château de la Madeleine (78)

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis, My de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on August 3rd, 2023 at 10:16 p.m.
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2023 (Heritage Days 2023) on September 16 and 17, the Château de la Madeleine in the Yvelines region of France is offering several guided tours and medieval re-enactments.

For two days, the people of Ile-de-France will be able to discover the region's most beautiful sites, thanks to a new edition of the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days). On the weekend of September 16 and 17, 2023, head for the historic monuments you've always wanted to visit while they're exceptionally open, the most beautiful churches or castles scattered across the departments of Ile-de-France. Numerous events are being organized free of charge, particularly in the Yvelines department.

Have you heard of the Château de la Madeleine in the heights of the Vallée de Chevreuse? This magnificently preserved fortified castle, built between the 11th and 14th centuries, is a fortress located in Chevreuse. Its construction was ordered by Gui I (lord of the Montlhéry-Rochefort branch), to defend the valley from numerous enemy attacks. A true model of its kind: moat, keep, machicolations, drawbridge, chapel, towers and ramparts... it has all the attributes needed for a medieval immersion!

Since the 11th century, this castle has witnessed all the major events inFrench history. During the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), we'll be recounting the story of this long epic, with tours adapted to all visitors and special events.

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There's plenty to do for the Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in the Yvelines! On Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17, 2023, we're off to the many castles and museums of the 78 region to open their doors to you for guided tours, workshops and unique moments of sharing. [Read more]

The 2023 Heritage Days program

Happy Heritage Days in Yvelines!

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From September 16th, 2023 to September 17th, 2023

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    Location

    Maison du parc
    78460 Chevreuse

    Prices
    Free

    Recommended age
    For all

    Official website
    journeesdupatrimoine.culture.gouv.fr

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