Every year, the European Heritage Days attract thousands of visitors to Lac du Der. This free national event gives everyone the chance to discover the region’s emblematic monuments and unusual, secret places. Guided tours and events take place over an entire weekend, to the delight of the curious.
Aimed at both locals and holidaymakers passing through the region, the European Heritage Days offer the chance to visit sites and monuments that may be inaccessible to the public the rest of the year, and to discover what goes on behind the scenes. It’s a sometimes little-known and often hidden heritage that opens up to you.
Private castles, state-owned buildings, waterworks, unusual sites, archives and museums all reveal their treasures. Guided tours allow you to learn more about local history and regional know-how. You can also take advantage of temporary exhibitions, exclusive conferences or events specially designed for this weekend full of wonderful discoveries.
The European Heritage Days are an opportunity to take a special tour with local guides, historians or residents who embody the local memory. These moments of exchange are enriched by anecdotes, authentic accounts and sometimes personal experiences.
As you wander through these places steeped in history, each visit becomes an immersive event in which you are invited to step back in time, and where the past comes to life through the words of those who preserve it.
