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Get curious with ExploreParis: arts and crafts and unusual tours in November

Arts and crafts take center stage in November, with tours, workshops, exhibitions and live demonstrations! Many unusual tours are also on the program for Halloween, to (re)discover Paris and Greater Paris from a new angle.

Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: conquering the Ecole des Beaux-Arts

The École des Beaux-Arts de Paris opens its doors to you for the Journées du Patrimoine. Join us on September 21, 2024 to discover the program for this 41st edition in the heart of this sublime building.

Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: the Ministry of Agriculture visits the Hôtel de Villeroy

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) return for the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Why not take the opportunity to discover the Ministry of Agriculture and the magnificent Hôtel de Villeroy that houses it? Find out what's in store for this 41st edition.

Fête de la Science 2024: visit the laboratories and workshops at the Collège de France

The Fête de la Science runs from October 4 to 14! Everywhere in France, numerous free events for all ages will be promoting scientific culture, including the Collège de France, whose doors will be open to all.

Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: visit the prestigious Sorbonne University

For the Journées du Patrimoine, the Sorbonne is organizing various events around this historic and cultural monument over the weekend of Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024.

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris: the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation

For the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé is opening its doors free of charge on September 21 and 22, 2024. This is an opportunity to discover the entire building designed by Renzo Piano, attend silent film screenings and take part in guided tours.

Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris (MAM): An artistic journey from the 20th to the 21st century

The Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, open since 1961 and located in the heart of the City of Light, a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower, invites visitors to discover over 15,000 works reflecting the wealth of artistic creation of the 20th and 21st centuries. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, this museum transports us into the world of contemporary art. It's free to visit!

Nuit des Musées 2024: nocturnal exhibition and cultural Olympiad at the Musée du Jouet in Poissy (78)

For Museums' Night 2024, we're heading for a beautiful, playful museum that's sure to delight young and old alike. This Saturday, May 18, 2024, the Musée du Jouet opens its doors to us free of charge during this XXL nocturne.

Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Musée Bourdelle in Paris: the night-time program for this edition.

For Nuit des Musées 2024, the Musée Bourdelle invites the curious to discover the work of sculptor Antoine Bourdelle during an exceptional nocturne this Saturday, May 18, 2024. Here's the program that awaits you!

Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Musée de la Légion d'Honneur in Paris: a special nocturne

The Musée de la Légion d'Honneur is taking part in the Nuit des Musées this Saturday, May 18, 2024. All evening long, stroll through the museum and discover incredible paintings, clothes and medals through guided tours, during this exceptional nocturne!

Nuit des Musées 2024 l'École des Mines and its mineralogy museum in Paris: the program

Museum Night returns to Paris this Saturday, May 18, 2024. Why not take the opportunity to discover the École des Mines and its mineralogy museum? Here's the program for this 20th edition in the capital.

Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Monnaie de Paris: a sports and music marathon for this nocturne

Museum Night takes place throughout France on Saturday, May 18, 2024. To mark the occasion, the Monnaie de Paris is opening its doors free of charge, offering guided or self-guided tours during a special nocturne!

Nuit des Musées 2024 in Paris: free artistic evening at the Institut du Monde Arabe

This Saturday, May 18, 2024, the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris is taking part in the 20th Nuit des Musées, offering us the chance to experience an exceptional nocturne. Discover the program for this new edition!

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024 at the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac in Paris: the program

The Musée du Quai Branly awaits you for a new edition of Rendez-vous aux Jardins this weekend of June 1 to 2, 2024. This is your chance to discover the special events on the program!

Free rooftop, the Philharmonie's Belvedere reopens with an exceptional view

Fancy a free rooftop? Head for the roof of the Philharmonie de Paris, overlooking the Parc de la Villette, which is once again open to us from April to October. This is your chance to enjoy a 360° view without paying a penny.

Archaeology: free guided tours of remains unearthed on a building site in Sartrouville (78)

In Sartrouville, Yvelines (78), preventive excavations on the site of the future Vieux-Pays/Union school complex have unearthed archaeological remains dating back to the 17th century. To mark the occasion, Inrap archaeologists invite you to a free guided tour of the site on Saturday, March 2, from 2pm to 6pm!

The Curie Museum: In the footsteps of Marie Curie and her family

At the heart of the Curie campus, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris near the Panthéon, lies the Musée Curie. Open from Wednesday to Saturday, this free place of memory and knowledge offers an insight into the history of radioactivity and its medical applications.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in Paris: la Samaritaine, guided tours on reservation

La Samaritaine awaits you once again for the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, on September 16 and 17, 2023. Between free guided tours and well-kept secrets, discover the history of the smallest of the department stores!

Heritage Days 2023: Visit the Théâtre du Châtelet

The Théâtre du Châtelet is once again taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris. Join us on Saturday, September 16, 2023 for exceptional guided tours.

Les Journées Particulières LVMH 2022 in Paris: the Fondation Louis Vuitton and its professions

The Fondation Louis Vuitton welcomes curious young and old alike on Friday October 14 (at night) and Saturday October 15, 2022, for the new edition of the Journées Particulières LVMH, in Paris. On the program: free micro-visits to discover the professions behind an exhibition and a fun treasure hunt to explore the Foundation.