Every September, young and old, enthusiasts and the curious of all kinds enjoy an exceptional annual event. The Journées du patrimoine (Heritage Days ) are back for a 2024 edition that's even richer in discoveries, in Paris and Île-de-France. The dates are set for the weekend of September 21 and 22. To mark the occasion, the Réunion des musées nationaux - Grand Palais will be opening the doors of its workshops in Saint-Denis, for tours in small groups.
This institution restores works of art on behalf of numerous museums. Thanks to the work of our craftsmen, French works of art and monuments retain their lustre and endure through the centuries, bringing to life thehistory and richness of France.
Themolding workshop - created by the Louvre over two centuries ago - conserves over 12,000 molds and 6,000 models from major French and European collections. The craftsmen and women who work there combine traditional practices with cutting-edge techniques, from the manufacture of a traditional mold to the taking of digital impressions. The craftsmen invite us to discover their work during these Heritage Days.
Founded in 1797, the Chalcographie du Louvre is responsible for preserving and printing a collection of several thousand copper engravings. Formerly housed under the roof of the Louvre palace, the presses are now housed in the Ateliers d'art GrandPalaisRmn in Saint-Denis. Visitors will be able to talk to the taille-doucier printers, watch printing demonstrations using original plates, and discover all the stages involved in making a print. A repository of traditional know-how, the Chalcography workshop is recognized as a conservatory of this art form.
Going behind-the-scenes at the Atelier de Moulage GrandPalaisRmn, a workshop awarded the Label France savoir-faire d'excellence and the Label Entreprise du patrimoine vivant (EPV), means discovering artisanal practices and the secrets behind the production of antique, Renaissance and modern pieces for museums and private individuals.
With over two centuries' experience, the Atelier de Moulage - created by the Louvre within its own walls - conserves and exploits a collection of over 12,000 molds and models from major French and European collections. It combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge techniques, from traditional mold-making to digital impressions. Along the way, visitors will meet the craftsmen and women who work in the workshop, and learn about the various stages involved in making a mold: from plastering to expert patination, skills recognized the world over.
This Saturday, September 21, is the perfect day for art and heritage enthusiasts!
Dates and Opening Time
On September 21, 2024
Prices
Free
Official website
ateliers.grandpalaisrmn.fr
Booking
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