Unusual places or great classics, it’s time to put together your visiting program for the weekend of September 16 and 17. Like every year, some visits require prior registration (hurry!) and a small financial contribution.
To help you in your selection, we offer you other unusual places that are worth the detour… They are opening for the first time, exceptionally for the occasion or are “must-sees” that you may not yet know.
Villa Mangini, imposing view from below. Archives Le Progrès /Victoria HAVARD
Villa Mangini, in Saint-Pierre-la-Palud. Archives Le Progrès/Victoria HAVARD
The historical name of the residence: la Pérollière. Archives Le Progrès/Victoria HAVARD
1. Discovering the Mangini villa in Saint-Pierre-La-Palud
Building erected in the 19th century by the Lyon architect Gaspard André but whose style is reminiscent of that of 16th century Tuscany, the Mangini villa, classified as a Historic Monument, is to this day used as an administrative building by the Enedis training center.
In Saint-Pierre-la-Palud (45 minutes from Lyon), Villa Mangini is an emblematic example of bourgeois residences built in the Lyon region in the second half of the 19th century by large industrialists. Félix Mangini, an entrepreneur active in the construction of the first railways and a philanthropist, entrusted its decoration to recognized artists of the time.
After two years of very important restoration of the premises, the villa opens for the first time to the public on the occasion of Heritage Days. A projected historical tour also informs the visitor about the memory of the place.
Free visits in groups of 15 people max. Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 34 chemin de la Pérollière 69210 Saint-Pierre-La-Palud
On the borders of the Loire and the Rhône, in the heart of Pilat, the Château de Villars continues its long history. In poor condition, it must be saved by a major work campaign from 2024. Archives Le Progrès/Rémy PERRIN
Archives Le Progrès/Rémy PERRIN
Archives Le Progrès/Rémy PERRIN
Archives Le Progrès/Rémy PERRIN
Archives Le Progrès/Rémy PERRIN
Archives Le Progrès/Rémy PERRIN
Archives Le Progrès/Rémy PERRIN
2. The future new life of the Château de Villars in the Loire
Located in the heart of the Pilat natural park, the Château de Villars opens its doors again after 15 years of closure to the public.
Built on the foundations of a manor in the 15th century, enlarged in the 18th century, this castle underwent several periods of construction and was transformed into a family home. Today, in a very poor state of conservation, the castle must be saved.
Major work will begin in a few months to preserve the monument and the painted decorations it houses. At the same time in the annexes, the owner has a project for accommodation, creation of a restaurant….
The castle has just been elected a regional monument of the Loire by the Mission Berne as part of the heritage lottery.
298 Chemin du Pras 42410 La Chapelle Villars, visits (exterior) Friday 15, Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September (10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., except Sunday 5 p.m.) at the single rate of 2.50 euros. Please note: no ticket sales on site, online reservation required).
The castle of Joyeux. This year, the roof is being restored. Progress Archives/Jean-Pierre BALFIN
To see, on September 16 and 17, the castle and its gardens. Progress Archives/Loïc MASSON
Archives Le Progrès/Loïc MASSON
Archives Le Progrès/Loïc MASSON
Archives Le Progrès/Philippe JUSTE
3. In Ain, the original private castle of Joyeux
40 minutes from Bourg-en-Bresse and 45 minutes from Lyon, in the heart of Dombes, the “recent” Château de Joyeux, built in 1900, once again opens its doors to as many people as possible on the occasion of the National Day. Days. heritage. Its originality: having been designed by a landscaper.
A little behind the village, on departmental road 61, the Château de Joyeux, listed since 2009, was built from 1897, under the leadership of a silk industrialist Georges, and his wife Fernande Montessuy and still belongs today to the descendants of this same family.
Entrusted to the Lyon landscape architect Henri Duchêne, then to his son Achille in 1902, this castle is distinguished by a construction designed around the gardens, one at each cardinal point of the castle.
By visiting it, you will learn everything about the spirit of the place, its history and the “castle life” of yesterday and today.
200 avenue du Château 01800 Joyeux. Visits Saturday September 16 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday September 17 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 6 euros, free for under 12s.
Sporty and lively, follow the theme
This 2023 edition, the fortieth of the name, has the theme “living heritage and sporting heritage”. In the official program, hundreds of proposed visits contribute to the “living heritage” of our departments.
If you are interested in “sports heritage”, there are very few visits related to the theme. And sometimes concern exhibitions, or places, that we can see on another date.
In the Rhôneyou have the opportunity to discover the races and behind the scenes of the Lyon-Parilly racecourse (Sunday 17, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 5 euros, registration on site only).
In the Loire, obviously, the Le Corbusier sports sites in Firminy with the stadium (Saturday 16, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) and the swimming pool (Sunday 17, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.). Visits are free.
Another “tight” slot, between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m., Sunday September 17 in Aina memorial tour is proposed in Bourg-en-Bresse to evoke two participants in the Olympic Games: Claudius Favier, wrestler in Paris 1900 and Alain Mimoun, 1956 Olympic marathon champion who made his debut in Bourg-en-Bresse.
Behind the scenes of the large salt works of Salins-les-Bains, listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Photo progress/Philippe TRIAS
Fort Saint André, a 17th century Vauban fort, perched on the heights of Salins-les-Bains, is open to visitors. Photo progress/Philippe TRIAS
View of Salins-Les Bains. Photo progress/Philippe TRIAS
4. Let yourself be tempted by a visit to Salins-les-Bains (Jura)
A town of character in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, Salins-les-Bains is above all a spa resort renowned for the benefits of its salt waters. But not only that… Heritage Days are a good opportunity to visit because no less than ten events are planned for Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17.
You can discover the Grande Saline, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, follow the reconstruction of the frame of the Maison du Pardessus with a master guide, one of the six free guided tours of the city, push the door of the old hospital apothecary… and other possibilities such as participating in a world cuisine workshop at the Fondation Maison de Salins.
2 hours from Lyon, 45 minutes from Lons-le-Saunier.
And also, Heritage Days
Created in 2015 by the feminist association HF Île-de-France, the Wedding Days aim to highlight “the heritage of mothers”.
Organized since then on a national scale, the 2023 Wedding Days take place from September 8 to 23. They honor “creative, intellectual, worker women… who have built our cultural history”.
In the metropolis of Lyon, four female figures, international or very local (Ms. Létourneau, Lise Bourdelin, Isadora Duncan and Etty Hillesum), will be celebrated throughout a program whose climax will be reached on September 16 and 17.
In Lons-le-Saunier in the Jura, and for the third consecutive year, marriage will be in the spotlight (Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17) through 5 cultural projects: ambulatory theater, exhibition of the Peuple Solidaire du Jura association , conference on Suzanne Lenglen and her activism to allow women access to sport, program from the Cie L’oCcasion and “Mamie dans les nettles”, a series of podcasts which collect the words of grandmothers. Without forgetting the annual exhibition on Forgotten Women
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5. A castle park, photos and vintage cars in Haute-Loire
20 minutes from Puy-en-Velay and 1.5 hours from Saint-Étienne, Thiolent Castle, fortified in 1450 to serve as a shelter during the 100 Years’ War, is a magnificent private place, steeped in history.
Located in Vergezac, at an altitude of 1000m, the castle is known for being surrounded by a large 5-hectare park that the public is invited to discover during Heritage Days. Often open to visitors on this occasion, the entire Thiolent park overlooks the village of Vergezac and offers a panoramic view to visitors: to the west on the Devès chain and to the north on the Allègre plateau.
To host the 2023 edition, the owners of the castle, a family of farmers cultivating green lentils, are joining forces this year with the Guidons d’autreviens of Saint-Germain-Laprade and the photographer of abandoned residences, fan of urbex, Gilles Dorckel.
A discovery tour will allow you to discover the park, the paths lined with 300-year-old trees (oaks, beeches, lime trees, etc.) and the terraces will be decorated with old cars and motorcycles. The visit will end in the common areas with the photo exhibition. At different places in the park, explanations will be provided by the owners, collectors and the photographer.
Free visit, Thiolent castle park in Vergezac, Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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2023-09-10 10:36:43
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