Heritage Days 2023: 19th-century ball comes to life at Château de Breteuil (78)

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on July 20th, 2023 at 02:00 p.m.
Château de Breteuil is taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine on Sunday, September 17, 2023. On this day, you can visit the castle of Perrault's fairy tales, before dancing the night away to a sumptuous ball.

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are the event of the autumn to discover or rediscover the jewels of our History! From little-known sites to must-see monuments and imposing châteaux, why not set your sights on the sumptuous Château de Breteuil ? For one day, on Sunday September 17, 2023, admire the monument's treasures and enjoy a fairytale ballroom dance! Although the ball is free, admission to the monument is still charged despite the Heritage Days.

Follow in the footsteps of the Château de Breteuil 's history , its collections and fantastic 18th-century furnishings, and take a real leap back in time. It's an ideal family outing, since the Château offers visitors of all ages the chance to immerse themselves in Charles Perrault's fairy tales , through its famous scenography featuring 50 wax figures from the Musée Grévin. From Peau d'âne to Little Red Riding Hood, not forgetting Puss in Boots, this is the perfect way to fall back into childhood!

It's also an opportunity to stroll through the magnificent gardens of this 75-hectare estate. There's a French garden and an English garden known as the Jardin des Princes, as well as the famous labyrinth and a romantic park. A breath of fresh air in an idyllic setting in the heart of the Yvelines!

And to mark the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), the château is hosting an incredible event: a Grand Bal as seen in the 19th century, led by the Carnets de Bal association, from 3pm to 5:30pm. It's off to a few hours of wild dancing, to the sound of music from the era, among dancers in period costume!

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The 2023 Heritage Days program :

  • Dancers from the Carnet de Bal Association will be demonstrating dances in vogue at the beginning of the 19th century, and inviting visitors to join them in learning the steps.
    Special rate for Heritage Weekend.
    The show is open to the public at no extra charge and no reservation is necessary.
Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
On September 17th, 2023

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    Location

    Château de Breteuil
    78460 Chevreuse

    Prices
    - de 5 ans: Free
    Tarif jeune parc: €8.3
    Tarif adulte parc: €9.3
    Tarif jeune château + parc: €11.3
    Tarif adulte château + parc: €14.3

    Official website
    www.breteuil.fr

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