European Heritage Days 2025

(Re)discovery of the priory of Autheuil-en-Valois, freed from its iron mask

Come and rediscover the priory of Autheuil-en-Valois, without scaffolding, exceptionally open for the occasion.

Numerous activities will also be offered on site, organized by the association Friends of the Priory of Notre-Dame d'Auteuil-en-Valois : guided tour, creation of a fresco, exhibition on the construction site, sound proposal, etc.

In the heart of Crépy-en-Valois

The town of Crépy-en-Valois hosts numerous activities and events during the European Heritage Days:

• Demonstration and introduction to the provided spear and archery
• Guided tours
• Night tour of the historic center with lanterns
• Reconstruction of life in the Middle Ages in the Abbey of St Arnoul
• Screenings of archive films
• Conferences
• Creative workshops
• ...

ÉMéville and its stone quarries

Discover the Puits à Daubin quarry and the underground stone extraction techniques thanks to theRocks and Quarries Association.

Ermenonville, natural and cultural heritage

Take a stroll through the village of Ermenonville and discover its history by placing old postcards in current locations, accompanied by a historical text.

Also discover the history of the Ermenonville Washhouse or attend the conferences offered around its church.

Many activities are also offered in the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Park

• Guided tour of the Park
• Play and concert
• Aerial fabric demonstration
• Continuous animations

Artistic walk along the wash houses of the Ourcq Valley

On the program for Saturday, September 20: a stroll among ephemeral artistic installations along the wash houses of the Ourcq Valley. The route will pass through Crouy-sur-Ourcq, Beauval, Neufchelles, Mareuil-sur-Ourcq/Fulaines, Marolles and Précy-à-Mont.

Discover the Lavo'arts program

Nature and culture break in Morienval

Departing from the Hameau du four d'En-Haut, set off by horse-drawn carriage to discover street exhibitions on medieval art and 15th-century forest fauna.

Concerts are also offered with the Valois orchestras and the Harmonie du Valois.

Back in time in Orrouy

In the heart of the Gallo-Roman ruins of Champlieu, come and discover numerous activities all weekend long:

• Guided tours and hikes
• Reproduction of a Gallic camp and demonstrations
• Demonstrations of Roman soldier maneuvers
• Gladiator fights
• Activities around prehistory

Activities are also offered in the heart of the Saint-Rémi Church with a guided tour and workshops around the stained glass windows.

Artistic and poetic meeting in Vauciennes

Visit the Manoir du Plessis au Bois to discover the seven exceptional gardens that make up this residence, as well as the studio of artist and sculptor Diane de Longuemar, which will be open for the occasion. Activities will also be offered on site to teach you more about the architectural heritage of the Pays de Valois.

Medieval and contemporary experience in Vez

Explore the Donjon de Vez on a guided tour
immersive, where each stone full of history dialogues with
contemporary works of art.