Château des Milandes Josephine Baker's castle

 " I have two loves ... My country and Paris… ". Who has never listened to or hummed this beautiful song by Joséphine Baker? A residence built in the 15th century by the Lords of Caumont, the Château des Milandes was the third love of this great lady of the 20th century for more than thirty years.

Discover the exciting and vibrant life of Joséphine Baker, an accomplished and recognized Music Hall artist but also a committed and courageous woman during the Second World War. Stroll through the fifteen rooms of the castle to the rhythm of the artist's commitments.

The Château des Milandes is also a Remarkable Garden. Stroll along the paths of the French garden, the water games will follow your progress in discovering this green theater and will lead you to the landscaped park below. Immerse yourself in the heart of our exotic bird aviaries by opening the door to our immersion aviary, open every day and for everyone. Change of scenery guaranteed!

Another particularity of the Château des Milandes: its presentation of birds of prey! The history of falconry is told to you while admiring different species of diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey. You will appreciate the proximity with our birds!

Les Milandes is also full of family activities! Workshops and activities for young and old allow everyone to immerse themselves in several worlds. Joséphine Baker loved to give, transmit and receive and it is quite natural that the Château des Milandes follows her convictions through its activities.

Before, during or after the discovery of this beautiful universe, the brewery is there to welcome you from March 24 to November 11, 2024 and during the Christmas holidays. From lunch to snacks and refreshments, come and enjoy our terrace with a view of the castle. Snack in summer, food truck from April to early November.

So don't wait any longer, enter the doors of the Château des Milandes and immerse yourself in the heart of an extraordinary place!

SCHEDULES :

• From February 10 to March 23: every day from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• From March 24 to April 5: every day from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• From April 6 to April 30: every day from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• From May 1 to July 9: every day from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• From July 10 to August 30: every day from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• From August 31 to September 30: every day from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• From October 1 to November 11: every day from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• From November 12 to December 20: every day from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025: every day from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Last admission one hour before closing

Free Parking/No Pets

BIRD OF PREY DISPLAY PRESENTATIONS:

• From March 30 to April 5: every day at 3 p.m. 
• From April 6 to July 9: every day at 11:15 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
• From July 10 to August 30: every day at 11:15 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
• From August 31 to September 30: every day at 11:15 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
• From October 1 to November 11: every day at 11:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

No raptor shows in winter.

CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT:

The Falconry workshop for children (5-13 years old, by reservation):

• Workshop at 3:30 p.m.: Monday to Friday

During the winter holidays: from Monday February 12 to Friday March 8, 2024.

• Workshop at 2:15 p.m. (except Saturday):

From Sunday April 7 to Sunday May 5, 2024.

From Wednesday May 8 to Sunday May 12, 2024 (exceptionally on Saturdays as well).

From Sunday October 20 to Sunday November 3, 2024.

• Workshop at 3:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.: Monday to Friday in summer

From Wednesday July 10 to Friday August 30, 2024.

• Workshop at 11:30 a.m.:

During the Christmas holidays: from Saturday December 21, 2024 to Sunday January 5, 2025 (except 12/25 and 01/01).

Feeding exotic birds (subject to non-rainy weather for 5-18 year olds):

• Workshop from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. (except Saturday):

From Sunday April 7 to Monday May 5, 2024.

From Wednesday May 8 to Sunday May 12, 2024 (exceptionally on Saturdays as well).

From Wednesday July 10 to Friday August 30, 2024.

The immersion aviary, open every day from February 10, 2024 to January 5, 2025:

• From February 10 to March 23 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (weather permitting).
• End of March-April-May-June-September-October-Early November from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• In July-August from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• From November 13 to December 20 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (depending on the weather).
• During the Christmas holidays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (weather permitting).

The Adult Falconry workshop (from 14 years old, by reservation):

Entertainment at 10:15 a.m.:

• From Wednesday May 8 to Sunday May 12, 2024.
• Entertainment at 10:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.: only on Sundays
• From Sunday July 14 to Sunday August 25, 2024

Musketeers Workshop (8-88 years old, by reservation):

• Workshop at 3:30 p.m.:

Sundays February 11, 18, 25, 2024 and Sundays March 3, 10, 2024. 

• Workshop at 3:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.: Monday to Friday

From Monday April 8 to Friday May 3, 2024.

• Workshop at 10:15 a.m.: Monday to Friday in summer

From Wednesday July 10 to Friday August 30, 2024.

• Workshop at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.:

During the Christmas holidays on December 21, 22, 23, 24 (only at 2:30 p.m.), December 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2024 and January 2, 3, 4, 5, 2025.

Archeology Workshop (8-15 years old, by reservation):

Entertainment at 10:15 a.m.:

• From Sunday July 14 to Sunday August 25, 2024 (Sundays only).
• Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024 for the European Heritage Days.

Feeding the goats (subject to non-rainy weather for 5-18 year olds):

• Workshop from 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. (except Saturday):

From Sunday April 7 to Monday May 5, 2024.

• Workshop from 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (except Saturday):

From Wednesday July 10 to Friday August 30, 2024.

• Workshop from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. (except Saturday):

From Sunday October 20 to Sunday November 3, 2024.

Storytelling workshop (4-10 years):

• Workshop at 1:45 p.m.: Monday to Friday

From Wednesday July 10 to Friday August 30, 2024.

• Workshop at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.:

During the Christmas holidays on December 21, 22, 23, 24 (only at 3:30 p.m.), December 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2024 and January 2, 3, 4, 5, 2025.

Plays “Duels in the time of the Caumonts”: 

• Demonstrations at 12:00 p.m., 3:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.:
• From Wednesday May 8 to Sunday May 12, 2024.
• Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024 for the European Heritage Days.
• Demonstrations at 12:00 p.m., 3:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.: Monday to Friday
• From Wednesday July 10 to Friday August 30, 2024.

One-day beekeeping workshop (from 4 years old, by reservation):

• Workshop at 10:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.:

Saturday June 1st and Sunday June 2nd for the “Rendez-vous aux jardins”.

• Workshop at 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.: every Thursday

From Thursday July 11 to Thursday August 29, 2024.

ANYONE ALLERGIC TO BEES

ANY PERSON ALLERGIC TO BEES MUST NOTIFY IT TO US BEFORE THE START OF THE WORKSHOP!

NEW ! EXCEPTIONAL WORKSHOP WITH THE ARTIST CAROLE B.

Accompanied by street artist Carole b., come and discover a street art technique: the multilayer stencil and create your portrait of Joséphine Baker! 

You don't need to know how to draw to create your work: paint, roller, stencils and expert advice from street artist Carole b. will allow you to start your work again. An original workshop for the whole family.

• Saturday September 21, 2024 at 3:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
• Sunday September 22, 2024 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

For children and adults aged 8 and over (but parents can help younger children). Limited to 12 people. Duration 1 hour. Reservations strongly recommended.

PRICES: Adult (from 17 years old) €13.50; Child (5 to 16 years old): €9.00, PRM: €11.00. Free for children under 5.

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