Heritage Days 2024: visit and demonstration at the Maison du Vitrail

Published by Laurent de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Published on July 18, 2024 at 04:11 p.m.
Discover the fascinating world of stained glass at the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris! On September 21 and 22, the Maison du Vitrail will be opening its doors to the public. Immerse yourself in the art and history of this unique workshop, where tradition and modernity meet!

The Journées du Patrimoine are back in 2024! Held every year in mid-September, this exceptional event enables everyone to immerse themselves in history and culture by visiting historic sites and monuments. On September 21 and 22, 2024, these days will be a fantastic invitation to discover the hidden treasures of Paris, opening the doors to exceptional places, sometimes inaccessible the rest of the year. A real journey through time awaits you!

In the heart of Paris lies the Maison du Vitrail, a showcase of art and history. Founded in the 1970s, this Parisian institution is dedicated to the preservation and creation of stained glass. It is both a workshop where craftsmen perpetuate ancestral know-how and an exhibition space where modern and ancient works of stained glass are showcased. The Maison du Vitrail is a true testament to the rich artistic heritage of Paris and France.

For the Journées du Patrimoine, a visit to the Maison du Vitrail offers a unique experience: live demonstrations by master glassmakers, giving you an insight into the delicate techniques involved in creating stained glass. You'll marvel at the finesse and beauty of the works on display. This is your chance to see these craftsmen at work, and to get up close and personal with the delicate and magnificent art of stained glass!

The 2024 Heritage Days program at the Maison du Vitrail :

  • Visit the Maison du Vitrail workshops
    September 21 and 22

    La Maison du Vitrail, a certified Living Heritage Company, was founded by Christiane and Philippe Andrieux.

    Emmanuelle Andrieux, their daughter, to whom they passed on their passion, joined them over 24 years ago and took over the business, perpetuating the know-how that is so precious to the company. 2 Master Glassmakers and 12 journeymen work in the workshop every day to share this passion.

    Operating all over the world, we are proud to design and practice in the purest tradition of the builders. For over eight centuries, this prestigious art has been passed down from master to master.

    We are architects of light, creators and restorers of stained glass, at the service of the customer and the building. We draw on the past to accomplish the future, from classical to contemporary, all techniques combined, our mission: to thrill you!

    La Maison du Vitrail opens its doors on Saturday, September 21, from 9am to 12pm and from 1pm to 6pm, and on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 10am to 12pm and from 1pm to 6pm.

    Come and share our passion for stained glass in the usual setting of our workshop, where we'll share our expertise and, above all, answer all your questions about this art form.

    It's also an opportunity for you to discover our ancestral and contemporary techniques for creating and restoring stained glass.

    We look forward to seeing you.



Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    67 Rue Desnouettes
    75015 Paris 15

    Route planner

    Access
    Metro line 12 "Porte de Versailles" station

    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    www.vitrail-paris.fr

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