Cabinet of curiosities, Sainte Chapelle… The treasures to discover this week in Val-de-Marne

The days are getting longer and even if the temperatures remain cool, it is high time to go out for some fresh air and explore the riches of Val-de-Marne. Here, for this week from Tuesday January 7 to Sunday January 12, 2025, outing ideas to do in the department.

The Fragonard Museum, cabinet of curiosities

Bringing together the collections of the National Veterinary School of Alfort, this very special museum presents more than 4,000 skeletons and other animals preserved in formalin. A journey into the strange which will end with the discovery of Fragonard's famous “écorchés”.

Practical information
Maisons-Alfort, Wednesday January 8 at 2 p.m.
Price: 13 euros

The Sainte-Chapelle of the Château de Vincennes and its attic

The framework of the 15 m high Sainte Chapelle covering the entire nave of the monument has undergone very few changes since its completion during the reign of Henry II (1547-1559). Its lighting now allows us to discover all the mysteries of its construction.

Practical information
Vincennes, Saturday January 11 at 11 a.m.
Prices: 15 euros, reduced 10 euros

Walk in Fontenay-sous-Bois

Walk the streets of “old” Fontenay to discover the history of the town, from the old parish overlooking the Bois de Vincennes, to its transformation during the upheavals of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Practical information
Fontenay-sous-Bois, Saturday January 11 at 3 p.m.
Prices: 8 euros, reduced 5 euros 18-25 years old, free under 18 years old

Visit to the heights of the keep of the Château de Vincennes

Leave the usual tour route of the Château de Vincennes and climb the closed floors of the highest keep in Europe to discover its unique history, and arrive at the summit terrace and its view over all of Paris.

Practical information
Vincennes, Sunday January 12 at 11 a.m.
Prices: 15 euros, reduced 10 euros

Guided tours of the Mac Val exhibitions

Discover one of the current exhibitions at MAC VAL during a visit led by a museum speaker, for an interactive, dialogic and lively encounter with the works. Special family tours are also offered. To be discovered in particular at the museum at the moment: the “Miscellaneous Facts” exhibition.

This selection of outings is offered to you in partnership with Val-de-Marne Tourisme et Loisirs.

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