The 2025 events of the Centre des Monuments Nationaux in Paris: a rich program

The year 2025 promises to be a big one for history, art and heritage enthusiasts visiting France. The Centre des Monuments Nationaux (CMN), a body that manages more than 110 historic monuments throughout France, has unveiled a program loaded with events, special openings and new experiences that will transform the enjoyment of some of the country’s most iconic sites.

Carcassonne: Between History and Innovation

In the heart of Occitania, the Cité de Carcassonne, one of Europe’s most impressive medieval sites, is undergoing a major transformation. After fall 2024, visitors can walk the entire length of the 1.5 km of the fortified citadel’s inner walls for the first time. The new itinerary includes 300 meters of restored fortifications and 9 historic towers, offering breathtaking views of the Minervois and Corbières vineyards as well as the Montagne Noire, with views that on clear days reach as far as the Pyrenees. Added to this is an enhancement of the visit with new mediation tools: films, interpretive panels, scale models and an immersive audioguide, which will provide visitors with a unique experience. The new audioguide, written by historian Jean-Christophe Piot, will offer an original approach to the history of Carcassonne, with a narrative that mixes entertainment and scientific rigor, debunking clichés and restoring an authentic image of this medieval wonder. In April 2025, a virtual reality experience entitled Les Derniers Remparts, Carcassonne 1304 will also be launched. In partnership with Excurio, this innovative experience will allow visitors to explore a Carcassonne reconstructed to the 14th century, interacting with historical figures who will guide them to discover the medieval city.

The 500th anniversary of the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau

Another major event in 2025 is the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau, in the heart of the Loire Valley. The Renaissance château will host a series of cultural events and activities, including exhibitions, performances, and night illuminations that will make the château even more fascinating. Between June 28 and Nov. 2, 2025, contemporary artist Volker Hermès will present a creative reworking of portraits of the Marquis de Biencourt, creating a dialogue between past and present in a visual context that will stimulate reflection and imagination.

The Villa Cavrois: a triple anniversary

Located in the Lille region, the Villa Cavrois, an outstanding example of modern architecture designed by Robert Mallet-Stevens in 1929, will celebrate three important anniversaries in 2025. The villa will celebrate ten years since its reopening to the public after a long restoration phase, eighty years since the death of its architect, and the centenary of theInternational Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts. Scheduled for June 13 and 14, 2025, a weekend of celebrations will include performances, concerts, guided tours, and interactive activities to engage the public in this celebration of culture and architecture.

Notre-Dame: a renewed experience

In Paris, the towers of Notre-Dame will reopen in 2025 after a massive restoration following the 2019 fire. The work has made it possible to restore the structure and create a new tour route that will offer tourists an enriched experience and new views of the stunning panoramic views of Paris and the restored spire, the cathedral’s landmark. This reopening will mark a milestone in the history of the monument, which will once again become one of the most visited places in the French capital.

The Hôtel de la Marine: a hidden treasure in the heart of Paris

TheHôtel de la Marine, an authentic jewel located in Place de la Concorde, will host a temporary exhibition in 2025 (until October 5) dedicated to the symbology of color in different civilizations. Curated by the Al Thani Collection, the exhibition will feature as many as 80 works from five continents and spanning millennia of history, creating a rich visual narrative of cultural fascination. In addition, the Hôtel de la Marine will offer culinary workshops in partnership with the Cordon Bleu, where visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the art of cooking, pastry making, and winemaking in the unique setting of a historic palace.

The Cité Internationale de la Langue Française: a new cultural destination.

Just a stone’s throw from Paris, in the small town of Villers-Cotterêts, the Cité Internationale de la Langue Française opened in 2023. This innovative cultural center, housed in the castle of Villers-Cotterêts, is entirely dedicated to the French language and Francophone cultures. With offerings ranging from interactive exhibitions to live performances, from artistic residencies to educational workshops, the Cité becomes a point of reference for education, creation and research on the French language, with a program that actively engages the public in unique cultural experiences.

Looking to the future: the reopening of the Palais du Tau in Reims

In 2026, the Palais du Tau in Reims will reopen to the public after an ambitious restoration and museographic renovation project. This historic palace, seat of the sacraments of France’s kings, will become an interactive museum that will tell the story of coronation ceremonies through such exceptional treasures as Charlemagne’s Talisman, the Chalice of the Sacred Chrism, and the Sainte Ampoule. A tour will transport visitors to the center of these historic events and allow them to experience the excitement of one of France’s most important monarchical rituals.

The 2025 events of the Centre des Monuments Nationaux in Paris: a rich program

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