The Cité Universitaire Internationale will be opening its doors to curious visitors of all kinds for the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, on the weekend of September 20 and 21. To mark the occasion, we're unveiling an exciting program for young and old alike!
Founded in 1925, the Cité Universitaire Internationale is a unique place that has been welcoming more than 12,000 foreign students for almost 90 years, in its 40 houses of very particular styles . Spain, USA, Argentina, Italy, Sweden, Portugal, Korea and Norway: every country has its own house!
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Throughout the year, this unique heritage site, which attracts artists and filmmakers from all over the world, offers themed guided tours. But to mark the Journées du Patrimoine, the Cité Universitaire Internationale is pulling out all the stops, unveiling a huge program for the whole family. Shall we tell you about it?
Heritage Center
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
At the Colegio de España:
Short videos about the city and province of Seville.
Exhibition of photographs of Seville in the early 20th century.
This collection of color photographs is the result of the new autochrome process invented and marketed by the Lumière brothers from 1907 onwards. These first color photographs of Seville were taken by photographer Auguste Léon between June 23 and 26, 1914, a key stage in the urban and cultural renewal of a city preparing to host the Ibero-American Exhibition.
These autochromes were part of the Planet Archives project of banker Albert Kahn, who wanted to create a visual encyclopedia of the world. These images also contextualize the importance of Seville in the early 20th century as a destination for travelers, and as a place of creation and inspiration for the artists - from all artistic fields - who visited it and left a record of their influence.
Projections of short videos and hand-out tourist brochures on the city and province of Seville.
In collaboration with the Diputación de Sevilla, the University of Seville, the Sorbonne University and the Sorbonne Paris Nord University.
At the Collège franco-britannique :
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
At the Maison de l'Argentine :
Concert of Latin American folk music in tribute to the Andean glaciers.
At the Maison de l'Île-de-France :
Guided tour of the building's technical features and the permanent exhibition Vues d'ici, regards sur l'Île-de-France. Led by the director of the Maison, in the presence of Philippe Ayrault, photographer for the IDF region and curator of the exhibition.
At the International House:
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
To the Swiss Foundation :
The Photo Club de la Cité internationale is exhibiting a selection of photos of three masterpieces of modern architecture on the site: the Fondation Suisse, the Maison du Brésil and the Collège néerlandais.
Round-table discussion on "Architecture for living together". Inspired by the architectural heritage theme of this year's European Heritage Days, this round-table discussion explores the link between interior architecture and living together in the houses of the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris.
At the Hellenic Foundation :
Exhibition of the "Rêver la Cité" competition, which this summer invited residents and alumni to reflect on the ideal city in all its scales and expressions, from furniture to parks, bedrooms and homes.
Delve into the heart of Greek musical heritage, through a dialogue between Eleni Christophidou, a housewife who kept traditional Greek melodies alive, and Melpo Merlier (1889 - 1979), a 20th-century linguist and musicologist. An intimate tribute to the voices of women who have remained in the shadows, and to the intangible heritage handed down from generation to generation.
Melpo, songs from Greece on a donkey" concert. Musicians Cybèle Castoriadis and Violette Boulanger pay tribute to Greece's musical heritage with traditional songs by Eleni Christophidou and academic and musicologist Melpo Merlier.
At the Germany Foundation
At the United States Foundation
Guided tours of the house in French and English.
Immerse yourself in the sonic world of the United States Foundation with this immersive podcast created by former Maison de l'Argentine resident Belén Bessolo.
At the House of Portugal - André de Gouveia:
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
At the House of Mexico
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
At the Collège Néerlandais
Built in 1938, the Collège Néerlandais is the only building in France by Dutch architect Willem Marinus Dudok. It was listed as a historic monument in 2005.
Guided tours of the house, led by director Sonja Janmaat.
At the House of Norway
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
At the Maison de l'Italie
Conference on the restoration of heritage elements at the Maison de l'Italie by the Italian art restoration school, Valore Italia.
At the Swedish Student House
Discovery tour of the house's history and current events, including the grand salon and a showroom.
Exhibition on the history of the house. Discover photos and written testimonials from former residents.
At the Bourguiba pavilion
Exhibition of local Tunisian products, tastings and musical entertainment throughout the day, with intermissions.
Conference-debate: "Culinary art: trace and witness of history" on Tunisian gastronomy.
So, see you there?
Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Location
Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris
17 Boulevard Jourdan
75014 Paris 14
Prices
Free
Official website
www.ciup.fr
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