Created in 1984 by the French Ministry of Culture, the European Heritage Days have become a not-to-be-missed event for lovers of history, art and culture. Held every year on the third weekend in September, these days offer the public a unique opportunity to discover the treasures - both well-known and little-known - of our heritage. In Paris, the event takes on a special dimension with the exceptional opening of numerous monuments, museums, public buildings and places often inaccessible to the general public.
For the2024 event, Paris and the Île-de-France region will be showcasing both emblematic sites and little-known nuggets. Among the sites not to be missed are the Palais de l'Élysée, the Banque de France, a number of ministries and the Philharmonie de Paris. Visitors can also explore architectural gems, attend theatrical guided tours, take part in creative workshops... Or open the doors of places open to the public only on this weekend.
Among the emblematic establishments to discover, the Lycée Jules Ferry stands out for its history and its remarkable architecture, listed as a Monument Historique. Founded in 1913 in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, this school bears the name of the politician who promoted free, secular and compulsory education in France. The lycée is a perfect example of the architectural style of early 20th-century Parisian lycées, with its ashlar facades, grand staircases and tree-lined inner courtyard. During the Journées du Patrimoine, guided tours will be organized to enable the public to discover the history of the site and immerse themselves in the atmosphere of an era when public education was booming.
Come and discover the Lycée Jules-Ferry, the seventh girls' high school in Paris, opened at the start of the 1913 school year... Initially comprising a new building and the wing of a former convent, the school's growing enrolment led to the construction of temporary premises, and then to a major extension in the early 1930s.
From an architectural point of view, the Lycée Jules-Ferry is quite singular: it implements the architectural conventions born in the 19th century as a result of public commissions, while at the same time being a precursor of the modernism of the 1920s. In the architecture of Parisian lycées, it is the link between Fénelon (1883) and Camille-Sée (1934).
The school is part of the architectural heritage of France's national education system, and is unique in the way it was designed. It also boasts a rich decorative heritage, with stencil friezes by Camille Boignard, wrought ironwork by Borderel et Robert and mosaics by Gentil et Bourdet. From this point of view, the Lycée Jules-Ferry is a true tribute to the University and to femininity.
Listed as a Historic Monument (2016).
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Lycée Jules Ferry
77 Boulevard de Clichy
75009 Paris 9
