European Heritage Days 2024

Guided tours, historical re-enactments, demonstrations, workshops - discover the programme of events on the sites of the Musée National de la Marine.

On 21 and 22 September the European Heritage Days celebrate maritime heritage

There are two main themes running through this 41st event: ‘Heritage of routes, networks and connections’ at European level and ‘Maritime heritage’ at national level in France.

France has the second-largest maritime area in the world, and this theme will provide an opportunity to explore the social and cultural practices closely associated with maritime issues, from shipbuilding and aquaculture techniques to the various traditions of sea festivals.

Find all the information on the dedicated website

Some highlights

In Brest: historical re-enactments to discover the Navy and life in a castle five centuries ago.

In Paris: meetings with restorers and collection managers and a special visit to the reserves at the Centre de Ressources et de Conservation in Dugny.

In Port-Louis: demonstrations and meetings with volunteers from the Société Nationale de Sauvetage en Mer (Lorient region station).

In Rochefort: an exceptional visit to the Hôtel de la Comtesse d'Amblimont.

In Toulon: meet the Dragoon Anvil association, which embodies the duty to remember through living history.