2019 European Heritage Days
Each year, the National Sports Museum and Allianz Riviera open their doors to the public free of charge during the European Heritage Days, and 2019 was no exception. On the agenda: special tours, activities and entertainment.
The Yellow Jersey and free diving in the spotlight
In addition to the museum’s permanent collection, two temporary exhibitions will be available during these European Heritage Days, dedicated to the theme of “Arts and Entertainment”. A museum highlight throughout the past summer, the “100 years of the Yellow Jersey” exhibition is drawing to a close. Don’t miss one of your last chances to see the fabulous stories that make this piece of Tour de France apparel an international legend. In the entrance hall, you can enjoy an exhibit all about free diving and featuring 50 objects as well as many hard-to-find videos and archives.
For the first time since this museum opened in Nice, guests will be able to enjoy live entertainment: a play will be performed by the local theatre troupe, “PANTAIL”. They will immerse us in the legendary text of Albert Londres: “Les Forçats de la Route”. Both funny and moving, this play pays tribute to Tour de France idols and the suffering they endured during the 1924 Tour de France. Highly recommended for spectators of all ages.
“Les Forçats de la Route” – Pantail theatre troupe | Sunday 22nd September at 11 am. Free of charge, reservations recommended (contact@museedusport.fr).
Backstage tours of the Allianz Riviera and OGC Nice, sports activities and workshops throughout the day
Due to the OGC Nice – Dijon match on Saturday 21st September at 8 pm, stadium tours will only be given on Sunday. Thanks to the support of the club and the stadium teams, guests will be able to discover, or rediscover, the backstage areas of the Allianz Riviera and OGC Nice ready for a match: the players’ jerseys will be set up in the locker rooms and pre-match activities will be available in front of the museum. Get ready for plenty of surprises as well…
Finally, your visit can include a wide range of activities, back this year by popular demand. From baby-gym workshops to sports initiations, from discovering the museum’s reserve to challenging your knowledge with exhibit quizzes, there will be something for everyone and for all ages in and around the Allianz Riviera.
THE PROGRAMME
Individual visit or guided tours:
• Permanent and temporary exhibits at the National Sports Museum.
• Guided tour of the museum’s reserve featuring over 45,000 objects and 400,000 documents.
• Backstage at the Allianz Riviera
• A treasure hunt and quiz in the museum exhibitions
Live show / film:
• Saturday: documentary film "Maillot Jaune - La Quête des Braves" (“Yellow Jersey – The Courageous Quest”) by Caroline Puig-Grenetier (52 min).
• Sunday: "Les Forçats de la Route", a play performed by the PANTAIL theatre troupe.
Workshops:
The museum offers a number of fun workshops for all ages in connection with museum exhibits and this year’s European theme of “Arts and Entertainment”.
• Baby-gym and storytelling tours for children
• Family workshops: street art, sports cuisine, making your own deodorant or Yellow Jersey, etc.
• Escape Game: Olympic Journey (free of charge)
Sports activities:
Throughout the weekend, numerous activities will be held in front of the museum and inside the stadium:
• Introduction and initiation to Raqball
• Inflatable structures (normally used for OGC Nice pre-match fun): 2-on-2 football, futnet, sharpshooting, etc.
• Workshops run by museum employees: bicycle obstacle course, mini triathlon, basketball and ping-pong tournaments, etc.
Practical information:
See the detailed programme for Saturday, 21st September
See the detailed programme for Sunday, 22nd September
• Free entry and parking
• Opening hours: Saturday 10 am to 7:30 pm // Sunday 10 am to 6 pm
• Information and reservations on site
