Heritage Days 2024: discover the Hôtel de Matignon, the Prime Minister's headquarters in Paris

The European Heritage Days are back on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024. Once again this year, a host of visits and events await us in the châteaux of the Île-de-France region, historic monuments, churches, secret places and major institutions.

These great institutions are places we regularly hear about in the news, but which seem beyond the reach of ordinary citizens. And yet, for one weekend, these key institutions of our Republic are opening their doors to us!

• To be read
• Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris (75): schedule of visits by arrondissement
• Journées du Patrimoine 2024: the major institutions in Paris and the Île-de-France region to visit
• Tips for the week of November 18 to 24, 2024 in Paris: free or inexpensive outings

Among them, of course, is theHôtel de Matignon and its incredible garden, located in the 7th arrondissement. The building, built by architect Jean Courtonne in 1722 at the request of the Prince de Tingry, is to be discovered on September 21 and 22, 2024, during the 41st Journées du Patrimoine.

A private mansion rich in history and culture, with a two-hectare garden designed by Claude Desgot, André Le Nôtre's great nephew. Since 1935, the Hôtel de Matignon has been the official residence and workplace of the head of the French government.

To discover all the secrets of this historic building, take part in the tours organized during these Heritage Days, and admire the Cour d'Honneur, the Prime Minister's office, the first floor lounges and the garden. Here's the detailed program for these tours:

• Visit the Hôtel de Matignon: the main courtyard, the Prime Minister's office, the ground-floor lounges, the garden
  September 21 and 22
  

  The Hôtel de Matignon opens its doors to you for the European Heritage Days, which this year are dedicated to the theme of atrimoines des itinéraires, des réseaux et des connexions.
  Built in the early 18th century, in the heart of the Faubourg Saint-Germain, the Hôtel de Matignon has been the official workplace of the Head of Government since 1935. In addition to beautiful reception rooms, it boasts the largest private garden in the capital, and an exceptional plant heritage.
  Numerous events await you throughout the weekend to enhance your visit to this unique heritage site.