Do you know theInstitut de France? This institution, hidden away in a magnificent building in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, is largely unknown to the general public. Yet this society, which brings together the country's scientific, literary and artistic elite, was founded in 1795!
Culture at its best... This is what theInstitut de France has to offer, an establishment whose mission is to provide the five Academies (French, Sciences, Fine Arts, Moral and Political Sciences) with a harmonious framework within which to work on perfecting their respective fields.
Want to find out more? Take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine to discover this unique institution. On the weekend of Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024, the Institut de France is opening its doors to visitors free of charge.
Heritage Days: history, origins and dates 2024 of this cultural event
The European Heritage Days return on Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22, 2024, with a new theme. Although the cultural event is celebrating its 41st edition this year, few people actually know the origins of this essential back-to-school event. We'd like to tell you about the history of the Journées du Patrimoine, created in 1984 by the French Ministry of Culture. [Read more]
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 September 21 and 22, 2024! [Read more]
The Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris is also an opportunity to discover places that are usually closed to the public. We've compiled a list of places that will be opening their doors to you this weekend, September 21 and 22, 2024. [Read more]
Created in 1795, theInstitut de France is housed in the Palais du quai de Conti, which occupies the former Collège des Quatre Nations. Founded between 1662 and 1688 by Cardinal Mazarin, it also manages four research libraries: the Mazarine Library, the Institute Library, the Fondation Dosne-Bibliothèque Thiers Library and the Musée Condé Library in Chantilly.
Find out more about the history of this institution, its architecture, its dome, its grand auditorium and its missions during the Heritage Days open house. You can visit the monument freely, and even meet the academicians who will be signing their books.
Have you always dreamed of entering the Institut and joining the Academicians? To cross paths with the shadows of Victor Hugo, Simone Veil or Louis Pasteur? Or simply to push open the doors overlooked by the mysterious dome at the other end of the Passerelle des Arts? Come and cross the threshold of the Palais de l'Institut de France!
You'll discover the five Academies that work here: the Académie française, the Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres, the Académie des sciences, the Académie des beaux-arts and the Académie des sciences morales et politiques. You'll be able to meet the academicians in attendance and get their dedications. You'll be dazzled by the beauty of the premises: the Mazarine library, the library of the Institut de France, the meeting rooms of the academicians and the Coupole. Your tour will end with the exhibition in tribute to Vladimir Veličković at the Pavillon Comtesse de Caen.
We'll also be happy to share in the rich life of the Institut de France, introducing you to our bookshop, France Mémoire, the mission in charge of national commemorations, Canal Académies and its thousands of audio broadcasts, as well as the educational actions department.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Institut de France
23 Quai de Conti
75006 Paris 6
Prices
Free
Official website
www.institut-de-france.fr
Heritage Days: history, origins and dates 2024 of this cultural event
Heritage Days 2024 in Paris (75): schedule of visits by arrondissement
Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: not-to-be-missed openings and special tours
