01 May 2010 - 31 May 2010  

For one night each year, over 1,000 museums throughout France take part in this event which allows visitors access to museums free of charge from sunset to approximately 0100 in the morning. The event aims to allow wider access to the many treasures housed within the country's great collections. Many venues put on special programmes to welcome new visitors. From Brittany to the Alps, from Calais to the Pyrenees, visitors across the nation have the opportunity to explore some of the country's finest museums free of charge.

Times
From sunset on Sat until approximately 0100 on the Sun.