Festival Emmenez-moi
The heritage festival of Seine-et-Marne
About Emmenez-moi
Festival Emmenez-moi: Discovering the Heritage of Seine-et-Marne
Created in 2018 by the Department of Seine-et-Marne, the "Emmenez-moi" festival is an invitation to rediscover local heritage from a new perspective. Each edition takes over different towns in the department, transforming heritage sites—often little-known to the general public—into ephemeral stages for live performances, artistic installations, and festive gatherings.
An Itinerant Festival Revealing Hidden Treasures
The great originality of Emmenez-moi lies in its itinerant nature. From one year to the next, the festival explores new territories within the department, showcasing remarkable heritage sites: ruined castles, former industrial sites repurposed, picturesque villages with preserved architecture, forgotten medieval sites. This approach highlights the exceptional diversity and richness of Seine-et-Marne's heritage, the largest department in Île-de-France by area and variety of landscapes.
A Multidisciplinary and Free Program
The festival offers a rich program accessible to all: open-air live performances—theater, dance, circus, music—concerts in unexpected locations, participatory workshops for families, guided walks to discover local heritage, conferences, and open-air cinema screenings. The entire program is free, reflecting the Department's commitment to making culture and heritage accessible to the widest possible audience.
The 7th Edition: A Wonderful Weekend
The 7th edition of the festival, in June 2025, took place in the towns of Condé-Sainte-Libiaire, Coupvray, and Treuzy-Levelay. A new feature for 2025: the "Emmenez-moi" label now distinguishes one-off events that promote heritage throughout the year, extending the festival's spirit far beyond the single weekend in June.
Strong Territorial Roots
Emmenez-moi is part of the cultural and heritage policy of the Department of Seine-et-Marne, in collaboration with the host towns, tourist offices, and local associations. The festival helps to promote the 800 historical monuments and countless heritage sites in the department, while also revitalizing rural and peri-urban areas through a festive and unifying event.
Emmenez-moi — edition 2026
The 8th edition of the heritage festival « Emmenez-moi… » takes place over two weekends in July 2026, discovering two remarkable heritage sites in Seine-et-Marne. As every year, the Department's itinerant event is entirely free and offers live shows, entertainment, walks, and games in places of character.
Two weekends, two châteaux for the 2026 edition
For its 8th edition, the « Emmenez-moi… » festival will take over two communes in Seine-et-Marne over two successive weekends in July 2026:
- July 4th and 5th, 2026 — Château royal de Montceaux-lès-Meaux: a former major site of royal power during the Renaissance, the château and its park (classified as Historic Monuments in 2005) today only retain imposing ruins at the heart of a vast park. The festival notably offers guided tours of the estate and an outdoor game-trail.
- July 10th and 11th, 2026 — Château de Paley: at the heart of the Lunain valley, the village of Paley travels back in time. The château gardens host a wandering and family show centered around the three musketeers, as well as a swashbuckling show combining heritage and adventure.
All programming is free and faithful to the spirit of the festival: to highlight the richness and diversity of Seine-et-Marne's heritage through live performance, music, workshops, and walks.
Programme Emmenez-moi 2026
Saturday, July 4th and Sunday, July 5th, 2026 — Montceaux-lès-Meaux
At the Château royal de Montceaux-lès-Meaux (10 rue de Lizy, 77470 Montceaux-lès-Meaux):
- Discovery of the ruins of the royal château and its park, a major site of royal power during the Renaissance
- Outdoor game-trail (trail / escape game) through the estate
- Entertainment and shows centered around heritage, for the whole family
Friday, July 10th and Saturday, July 11th, 2026 — Paley
At the Château de Paley (2 route du Château, 77710 Paley), in the Lunain valley:
- « Les 3 Mousquetaires » (The 3 Musketeers) — a wandering and family street theater show by Collectif 49701, freely inspired by Alexandre Dumas, performed in the château gardens
- « La Garde des Lys — Les Héritiers de Lupin » (The Guard of the Lilies — Lupin's Heirs) — a swashbuckling show centered around a painting theft by gentleman burglars
- Entertainment and discovery of the village's heritage
The detailed schedule for each performance will be published on the official festival website closer to the event.
Highlights Emmenez-moi 2026
- 8th edition over two weekends in July 2026, in two châteaux in Seine-et-Marne
- Château royal de Montceaux-lès-Meaux on July 4th and 5th: Renaissance ruins, park, and game-trail
- Château de Paley on July 10th and 11th: musketeer and swashbuckling shows
- Entirely free festival, organized by the Département de Seine-et-Marne
Prices Emmenez-moi 2026
Practical information — Emmenez-moi
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Access
As the festival is itinerant, the locations change each year. The host towns and access details will be announced on the official festival and Department of Seine-et-Marne websites a few weeks before the event.
Prices
Completely free entry for the entire program.
On-site
Local food vendors, artisan stalls, children's workshops, tourist information about the department's heritage.
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Itinérant - Communes de Seine-et-Marne
Itinérant en Seine-et-Marne, 77000 Melun