European Heritage Days - Cagnes-sur-Mer

*Due to recent events, the Renoir Museum will remain closed* Enjoy free admission to the museums of the City of Cagnes-sur-Mer: the Grimaldi Castle Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Jewelry. Also discover the many free events open to all taking place throughout the weekend. On this occasion, we invite you to explore, through a selection of archival photographs, the château before its transformation into a museum, as well as the historic alleyways of the Old Town. La Micro-Folie, the Digital Museum, also offers an immersive virtual reality experience centered on Notre-Dame de Paris, as well as a digital exhibition dedicated to photography, to help you better understand its evolution and the transformations this art form has undergone over time. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Grimaldi Castle Museum Meet at the reception desk of the Grimaldi Castle Museum. Free activities, subject to availability. - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Family workshop: “Discovering the calade technique” Calade is a traditional paving technique that involves arranging pebbles to create patterns and floor surfaces. Commonly found in the narrow streets of villages throughout our region, it is also featured at the Grimaldi Castle Museum. Come discover this ancient technique, its history, and its uses, then try your hand at it by creating your own miniature calade using pebbles. Sessions every 30 minutes, on a rotating basis. -11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Guided tour: “80 Years of the Grimaldi Castle-Museum: A History of the Collection” Discover the Grimaldi Castle Museum, its history, and its collections, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of its transformation into a museum. -From 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM | Flash tour: “80 Years of the Grimaldi Castle Museum: A History of the Collection ” An introductory tour of the museum and the exhibition. Lasting about 20 minutes, the tour departs every half hour from the reception desk. This quick guided tour is designed to briefly introduce you to the museum and provide some key insights before you explore the exhibition on your own. Accompanied by a docent, you’ll explore the museum’s first few galleries in a small group before continuing your visit on your own. - 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM | Family Tour and Workshop: “My Mini-Museum” After exploring the anniversary exhibition, create your own mini-museum. A family activity to understand what a collection is and how it’s put together, and to discover why museums preserve objects and how they tell a story. Old Town -10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Photographic stroll: “Haut-de-Cagnes, from today to yesterday” Stroll freely through the medieval alleyways of Haut-de-Cagnes to discover old photographs. The tour is available at the reception desk of the Grimaldi Castle Museum and at the Museum of Contemporary Jewelry. Micro-Folie Digital Museum -From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, continuously Virtual exhibition: “Perspectives on Photography” To celebrate European Heritage Days 2026, the Micro-Folie in Cagnes-sur-Mer presents a virtual exhibition dedicated to photography. Browse a selection of works and discover the evolution of the techniques, processes, and perspectives that have shaped the history of photography, from its origins to the present day. Virtual Reality Headsets: “Notre-Dame de Paris: A Journey into the Past” Immerse yourself in a virtual reality film and explore Notre-Dame de Paris in the 18th century. Discover this iconic monument of our heritage and travel back in time. Duration: 8 minutes, for ages 6 and up. Marro Estate Garden—Saturday, September 19: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.—3 Avenue Germaine, 06800 Cagnes-sur-Mer Guided Tour: After a short slideshow on the garden’s history, we’ll stroll through the property, where you’ll discover its topiary, its traditional irrigation system, scythe-threshing, and corn shelling. The tour will conclude with the grape harvest... €4 admission, free for those under 18, max. 20 people. proprietemarro@gmail.com SOLD OUT! Tour of the Aeris Wastewater Treatment Plant (06) 8 Avenue de la Gare, 06800 Cagnes-sur-Mer Saturday, September 19 only: free guided tour—9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. / 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.—Reservations required (limited to 20 people) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Grimaldi Castle Museum Meet at the reception desk of the Grimaldi Castle Museum. Free activities, subject to availability. - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Family workshop: “Discovering the calade technique” Calade is a traditional paving technique that involves arranging pebbles to create patterns and flooring. Commonly found in the narrow streets of villages throughout our region, it is also featured at the Grimaldi Castle Museum. Come discover this ancient technique, its history, and its uses, then try your hand at it by creating your own miniature calade using pebbles. Sessions every 30 minutes, on a rotating basis. -11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Guided tour: “80 Years of the Grimaldi Castle-Museum: A History of the Collection” Discover the Grimaldi Castle Museum, its history, and its collections, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of its transformation into a museum. -From 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM | Quick tour: “80 Years of the Grimaldi Castle Museum: A History of the Collection ” An introductory tour of the museum and the exhibition. Lasting about 20 minutes, the tour departs every half hour from the reception desk. This quick guided tour is designed to briefly introduce you to the museum and provide some key insights before you explore the exhibition on your own. Accompanied by a docent, you’ll explore the museum’s first few galleries in a small group before continuing your visit on your own. - 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM | Family Tour and Workshop: “My Mini-Museum” After exploring the anniversary exhibition, create your own mini-museum. A family activity to understand what a collection is and how it’s put together, and to discover why museums preserve objects and how they tell a story. Old Town -10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Photographic stroll: “Haut-de-Cagnes, from Today to Yesterday” Wander freely through the medieval streets of Haut-de-Cagnes to discover old photographs. The walking tour is available at the reception desk of the Grimaldi Castle Museum and at the Museum of Contemporary Jewelry.