Art and history meet in the châteaux of île-de-france: discover the exhibitions on view now

Published by La Rédac · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on October 24, 2023 at 09:02 p.m. Châteaux can also offer some very fine exhibitions: that's what this guide shows,

inviting you to discover the most beautiful cultural venues in the Île-de-France region at the moment. 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. > CONTENTS >  > CURRENT EXHIBITIONS >  > UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS ATALA, AN

ILLUSTRATED JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF A NOVEL: THE LITERARY EXHIBITION AT THE MAISON DE CHATEAUBRIAND A new literary exhibition opens at the Maison de Chateaubriand on October 4, 2024! An

opportunity to rediscover the writer's novel "Atala", which launched his career in 1801. [Read more] ANDREA APPIANI, NAPOLEON'S FIRST PAINTER IN ITALY: THE EXHIBITION AT

THE CHÂTEAU DE BOIS-PRÉAU The Châteaux de Malmaison and Bois-Préau present "Andrea Appiani, Napoleon's first painter in Italy", an exhibition of paintings on view from March

16 to July 28, 2025. [Read more] MAISONS DE PLAISANCE AROUND PARIS: THE MUSÉE DU DOMAINE ROYAL DE MARLY EXHIBITION From the Renaissance onwards, the elite left the city for the countryside,

and the Domaine royal de Marly, which was one of these popular residences, illustrates this trend in an exhibition running from April 11 to August 31, 2025. [Read more] FREE

'PARADE' EXHIBITION AT DOMAINE DE CHAMARANDE, FEATURING SCULPTOR STEFAN RINCK From May 3 to September 28, 2025, the Domaine de Chamarande in the Essonne region of France honors

German sculptor Stefan Rinck with "Parade". The program includes a monographic exhibition in the estate's park and orangery. An opportunity to explore, free of charge, a world

where sculpture dialogues with history and social satire. [Read more] GRANDEUR NATURE II: THE CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION IN THE GARDENS OF THE CHÂTEAU DE FONTAINEBLEAU From May 25 to

September 21, 2025, take a stroll through the gardens of the Château de Fontainebleau and discover the works on display. The Grandeur Nature contemporary art trail is back for a 2nd summer

edition, free of charge. [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] GENIUS AND

MAJESTY: LOUIS XIV BY LE BERNIN: THE EXHIBITION AT THE CHÂTEAU DE VERSAILLES Discover Louis XIV through the works of Bernini, with a new exhibition at the Château de Versailles from June 3

to September 28, 2025. [Read more] BACK TO CONTENTS LE GRAND DAUPHIN, FILS DE ROI, PÈRE DE ROI ET JAMAIS ROI: THE EXHIBITION AT THE CHÂTEAU DE VERSAILLES Prince Louis de France, known as

Monseigneur or the Grand Dauphin, was Louis XIV's eldest son, yet he never acceded to the throne. The Château de Versailles revisits his story in an exhibition opening on October 14,

2025. [Read more] AMERINDIAN ALLIES AT THE COURT OF LOUIS XV: THE HISTORICAL EXHIBITION AT THE CHÂTEAU DE VERSAILLES Immerse yourself in the Mississippi Valley from November 25, 2025 with

the Château de Versailles exhibition on the native nations who allied themselves with the French when they settled in Louisiana during the reign of the young Louis XV. [Read more] BACK TO

SUMMARY 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?