Nuit des Musées – Château d’Écouen

The National Museum of the Renaissance at Château d Écouen hosts a night of storytelling and music inspired by 16th-century mythology. Tracing its origins to this castle was built for Anne de Montmorency and is one of the most significant examples of Renaissance architecture in the region. bolsters the regional character of the regional identity of northern Île-de-France as a sanctuary for the preservation of early modern decorative arts. Visitors can witness costumed performances and attend guided tours of the tapestry collections in an immersive nocturnal atmosphere. This program has a strong social impact by making the complex history of the Renaissance accessible to local families and youth. For researchers it delivered a compelling case study on the use of live performance to interpret static historical collections. The night ensures the legacy of the Renaissance spirit is kept alive in the Val-d Oise department.