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The Living History Museum
Agenda
2025
NEW SCENE !
The Little Electric Train of your Childhood
JULY/AUGUST 2025
Summer activities for children
20/21 SEPTEMBER 2025
Ephemeral Village, games and trades of the past
20/21 SEPTEMBER 2025
European Heritage Days
OCTOBER 2025
Theatre evenings : "Les fiancés des Ormes"
22/29 OCTOBRE 2025
Event
Halloween Special Days
NEW 2025
Exhibition
Provencal Nativity with Santons
17/21 DECEMBER 2024
Activity
Christmas at the Museum
The Living History Museum
NEW SCENE 2025 ! The little electric train
In 2025, the Living History Museum unveiled a stunning new setting that will make you dream: the little electric train of our childhood. Dive into a sweet feeling of nostalgia, and let yourself be taken away into the magic of this model, conceived by the founder of the museum, Count Jérôme de Witt, and his accomplice Francis Mathé. Travel back in time and experience the wonders of this magical journey !
20/21 September 25 Ephemeral Village, games and trades
Take a family dive into a unique re-enactment, and discover many games and more than 20 ancient trades and skills. This event was especially designed for children and allows them to discover life in the old days in a playful atmosphere. We will welcome you in the Museum’s park on the 20th and 21st of September 2025 from 10am onwards !
20/21 September 2025 European Heritage Days
During the 2025 European Heritage Days, on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st of September, be sure to visit the History of Living Museum, because more than 20 past crafts will be presented in the museum and the garden. This event is especially designed for children and will allow them to take part playfully in the life of the past.
22/29 October 2025 Halloween special
Be ready for a Halloween night to remember at The Living History Museum ! On Wednesday 29th of October from 2pm to 6pm, join us and take part in our pumpkin-carving competition and card-making. From the 22nd to the 29th of October, from 2pm to 6pm, come and listen to Les Contes de la Veillée, mesmerizing tales that will make you shiver !
17/21 December 2024 Christmas at the Museum
From December 17th to December 21st, come and celebrate Christmas at the History of Living Museum with your children. During this week before Christmas, readings of Christmas tales with a cup of gourmet hot chocolate, and creative Christmas-card workshops will be organized in the atrium of the museum. While children are busy, parents and grandparents will be able to enjoy a tour of the Museum. A fun-filled day at the Living History Museum, for young and old!
Café restaurant chez Grand’Mère
14 February 2025 Valentine’s Day
On the 14th of February 2025 from 7pm onwards, come and celebrate Valentine’s day at our café-restaurant, Chez Grand’Mère for a delicate evening dedicated to love.
Let yourself be inspired by a romantic mood and a delicious meal prepared by our Chefs!
Sunday 2 March 2025 Grand-Mother’s day
On Sunday 2 March 2025, treat your Grandmother with an unforgettable day and book your family lunch at our café-restaurant, Chez Grand’Mère!
Share an intergenerational bonding moment and a hearty meal with your family in a warm and homely setting!
Sunday 25 May Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is round the corner! What better way to celebrate this special occasion than to have lunch at our café-restaurant, Chez Grand’Mère!
We are ready to welcome you in a warm and homely atmosphere.
Sunday 15 June 2025 Father’s Day
Celebrate Father’s Day at our café-restaurant, Chez Grand’Mère!
You want to surprise your Dad with a homely culinary experience? Let’s meet at our café-restaurant, Chez Grand’Mère on the 15th of June 2025 for a memorable day dedicated to the greatest Dad!
21 November 2025 Beaujolais Nouveau
Get ready for an evening of Beaujolais Nouveau at Chez Grand’Mère café-restaurant! This Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 7 pm, we invite you to come and celebrate wine and gastronomy in a festive atmosphere.
31 December 2024 New Year’s Eve
Be ready for a very special evening at the foot of the Eiffel Tower on the 31st of December 2024. To celebrate the end of this year 2024, our café-restaurant, Chez Grand’Mère will put together a festive dinner with musical entertainment.
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