European Heritage Days 2022 at the Swedish Institute

For the 39th edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Swedish Institute in Paris invites you on guided tours of the building that houses it: the superb Hôtel de Marle. Join us on Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17, 2023 to discover this architectural gem!

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days ) are an opportunity to push open the doors of some legendary sites, some of which are exceptionally open for the occasion. For a whole weekend, visitors are invited to (re)discover the history of these places, and to experience a fascinating immersion in France's heritage.

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A little corner of Sweden in the heart of Paris, the Institut Suédois offers numerous exhibitions, film screenings and other cultural activities throughout the year, immersing visitors in this Scandinavian country that we know so little about.

And for the 40th edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, held on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, 2023, theSwedish Institute is highlighting another aspect of its heritage: the building in which it is housed! The latter, the sumptuous Hôtel de Marle, is a magnificent building dating from the late 16th century, acquired over 50 years ago by the Swedish state to house theSwedish Institute. On the occasion of the Heritage Days, we invite you to discover its secrets!

With its painted ceiling, grand staircase and Philibert Delorme-style inverted hull framework, this is a building of exceptional architecture, fascinating history and sublime beauty! And why not take the opportunity to stop off at the Fika coffee shop, serving Swedish specialties.

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