Before the Night of Museums, monuments across France open their doors for three exceptional nocturnal events

Avant la Nuit des musées, des monuments de la France entière ouvrent leurs portes pour trois nocturnes exceptionnelles

The crowdfunding platform Dartagnans is launching the 2026 edition of "Nuit des monuments" (Night of Monuments) from April 17 to 19 across France. This initiative opens dozens of privately owned historic sites, many of which are usually closed to the public, for unique nocturnal experiences including lantern-lit tours, puzzle games, and immersive light displays. Notable participants include the Château de Cercamp, the Château de la Matray, and the Fondation Vasarely in Aix-en-Provence.

Lack of accountability after crush of crowds at Haiti’s Citadelle Laferrière kills 25

A crowd crush at Haiti's historic Citadelle Laferrière fortress on April 11 resulted in at least 25 deaths, including a pregnant woman and children. The tragedy occurred during an unauthorized event promoted by TikTok influencers, which drew over 3,000 people to the site. Heavy rain and a stampede at the narrow entrance exacerbated the overcrowding.