Monument jeu d'enfant 2026: 57 Historic Sites Across France Open for Family Activities
The 28th edition of "Monument jeu d'enfant" is set for 17-18 October 2026, showcasing 57 historical locations across France with activities designed for children. This event, organized by the Centre des monuments nationaux, will feature storytelling, artistic workshops, performances, and games. Notable activities include storytelling at the abbey of Cluny, drawing sessions at château de Castelnau, "Azurine et la fabrique des couleurs" at château de Carcassonne, and a mystery game at hôtel de la Marine in Paris. Additionally, four national museums will participate: château de Compiègne, château de Malmaison, musée national Magnin in Dijon, and musée national de Préhistoire in Eyzies-de-Tayac. An interactive map and the complete program can be found on the Centre des monuments nationaux website.
Key facts
- The 28th edition of "Monument jeu d'enfant" takes place on 17 and 18 October 2026.
- 57 historic sites across France participate in the event.
- The event is organized by the Centre des monuments nationaux.
- Activities include storytelling, art workshops, performances, and large-scale games.
- Four national museums join in partnership with GrandPalaisRmn: château de Compiègne, château de Malmaison, musée national Magnin, and musée national de Préhistoire.
- In Paris, the Sainte-Chapelle offers an interactive visit on stained-glass techniques, and the Conciergerie hosts creative workshops.
- The château d'Angers features a treasure hunt for 150 gold pieces and a musical show by Compagnie Gueule de loup.
- An interactive map is available online for participants to find local events.
Entities
Artists
- Claire Parma
- Marine Wertz
- Mathilde
- Dragonus le Sage
- Ketty Gottardo
- Stéphanie Deschamps-Tan
- Michel Cambon
- Robert Combas
- Hercule Lhemos
- Dagobert
- matali crasset
- Léon Gambetta
- Saint Louis
Institutions
- Centre des monuments nationaux
- GrandPalaisRmn
- abbaye de Cluny
- château de Castelnau
- château de Carcassonne
- hôtel de la Marine
- château de Compiègne
- château de Malmaison
- musée national Magnin
- musée national de Préhistoire
- Sainte-Chapelle
- Conciergerie
- château d'Angers
- Compagnie Gueule de loup
- château de Voltaire à Ferney
- château de Haroué
- les Sous-Fifres
- L'ŒIL
- Accor
- Emblems Collection
- Musée Boucher-de-Perthes
- LeJournaldesArts.fr
- lejournaldesarts.fr
- Monument jeu d'enfant
- château de Vincennes
- Villa Savoye
- domaine national de Saint-Cloud
- basilique cathédrale de Saint-Denis
- château de Maisons
- château de Rambouillet
- Maison des Jardies
- festival Nuits de Lumière
Locations
- France
- Paris
- Cluny
- Castelnau
- Carcassonne
- Compiègne
- Malmaison
- Dijon
- Eyzies-de-Tayac
- Angers
- Ferney
- Haroué
- Belle-Île
- Abbeville
- Île-de-France
- Vincennes
- Poissy
- Aigues-Mortes
- Saint-Cloud
- Saint-Denis
- Maisons-Laffitte
- Rambouillet
- Sèvres