Heritage Days 2024 at the Hôtel de Sully: tour of the Duchess's apartments

The Journées du Patrimoine are a golden opportunity to explore the capital's history, following in the footsteps of crowned heads, nobles and extraordinary personalities, on an exceptional journey back in time. Between museums, castles and historic monuments, take advantage of the weekendof September 21 and 22, 2024 to expand your knowledge during fun workshops or free guided tours of Paris.

If you appreciate the beauty of the Marais district, why not discover the Hôtel de Sully, exceptionally open for the Journées du Patrimoine. Built in 1625 by financier Mesme Galet, this superb townhouse was soon sold to Roland de Neufbourg and François Poussart, who gave it its current structure, between courtyard and garden, overlooking rue Saint-Antoine.

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It was purchased bythe Duc de Sully on February 23, 1634, and became the property of his grandson, the second Duc de Sully, on the death of his second wife. An apartment for the duke was built on the first floor, while his wife, Charlotte Séguier, took up residence on the second floor. In the 19th century, the Hôtel de Sully was rented out to numerous craftsmen; it also housed a clinic and even a gymnasium. The duchess's apartments were also occupied by a piano factory.

Since 1974, the Hôtel de Sully has been the headquarters of the Centre des monuments nationaux.

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris (75): schedule of visits by arrondissement
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris, the capital's monuments and historic landmarks are opening their doors (often free of charge) to let us in on their secrets. Don't miss this not-to-be-missed event, scheduled for the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024, on the themes of "Heritage of routes, networks and connections" and "Maritime heritage". [Read more]

The Journées du Patrimoine 2024 program at the Hôtel de Sully in Paris

• Enter Sully
  September 21 and 22
  

  Discover the decor and interiors of the Hôtel de Sully, a superb 17th-century mansion overlooking the Place des Vosges!
  Visit the Salle des Gardes, the duchess's apartments and the orangery, featuring the work of David Tremlett.

  
  
  
• Heritage under the microscope
  September 21 and 22
  

  Discover our monuments in 3D
  This exhibition, held in the garden and Orangerie of the Hôtel de Sully, highlights the importance of digitization for the preservation, research and dissemination of heritage sites. It unveils the major stages of digitization, from data acquisition to the creation and final use of 3D models.
  Several projects are highlighted: digitization of a built monument (Arc de Triomphe), an archaeological site (Font-de-Gaume cave) and heritage collections (Champs-sur-Marne château).
  The equipment used for these digitizations, such as a 3D printer, scanners, drones and specialized lighting, will also be on display.
  A varied program will punctuate these two days, including live digitization demonstrations, presentations of 3D models on screen and interactive quizzes.