Journées du Patrimoine 2024: La Ruche, the century-old artists' housing estate and its gardens, in Paris

Join us for the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) on September 21 and 22, 2024 for a dose of culture! Over the course of a weekend, explore the capital and discover the secrets hidden in the city's castles, museums and monuments. The free tour will take you to little-known places such as La Ruche Seydoux, a city that has seen some of the world's greatest artists!

This autumn, get ready for an avalanche of cultural bargains with the return of the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, on September 21 and 22, 2024! Good deals? That's right, because for an entire weekend, monuments, museums, châteaux and even addresses usually inaccessible to the public will be opening their doors free of charge! While exceptional guided tours immerse you in the fascinating history of the City of Light, exhibitions and artistic performances enliven the streets. The event even offers the chance to discover artisan workshops, take part in demonstrations of traditional crafts, and attend open-air concerts. So don't wait any longer and join this exciting celebration of the city's living history!

Heritage Days 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region, focusing on crafts and know-how
The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are coming to Paris and the Ile-de-France region on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024. How would you like to take advantage of this opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of craftsmanship and know-how in the Paris region? Here are the not-to-be-missed tours in the Paris region. [Read more]

And, surprise! Some little-known places are unveiled during the Journées du Patrimoine 2024. Such is the case of La Ruche Seydoux. A veritable artistic oasis nestled in the heart of Paris's 15th arrondissement, it was built in 1902 by sculptor Alfred Boucher, using materials from the 1900 Universal Exhibition. From the outset, La Ruche has attracted artists from all over the world! Talents such as Chagall, Modigliani and Soutine found inspiration within its walls. In 1973, when the estate was threatened with destruction, the Fondation La Ruche-Seydoux was born, under the impetus of Bernard Anthonioz, Geneviève and René Seydoux. Today, some fiftyartists continue to breathe life into this emblematic space, perpetuating Alfred Boucher's vision and remaining open to all art forms.