Heritage Days 2024: program and tours at the Institut national des Jeunes Sourds in Paris

The Journées du Patrimoine, created in 1984 by the French Ministry of Culture, is a not-to-be-missed event for history and culture lovers. Held every year on the third weekend of September, this major event gives the public the chance to discover places throughout France that are usually closed or not easily accessible. In Paris, these days are an opportunity to visit emblematic monuments, museums and administrative buildings, as well as lesser-known sites steeped in history and anecdotes.

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During the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, a large number of sites in and around Paris will be opening their doors to the public. Not to be missed are the Palais de l'Élysée, the Panthéon and the Musée du Louvre, all of which will be offering guided tours and exclusive events. In the Île-de-France region, places such as the Château de Versailles and the Basilique de Saint-Denis will also be welcoming visitors for unique discoveries. These days will be punctuated by exhibitions, conferences and workshops for young and old, offering a unique immersion in French heritage.

TheInstitut National des Jeunes Sourds in Paris is one of those places usually closed to the public, and it's worth taking the time to discover it. Founded in 1760 by Abbé de l'Épée, this was the first establishment in the world designed to teach young deaf people. Located in the historic Saint-Jacques district in the 5th arrondissement, it played a crucial role in the development of French sign language (LSF). During your visit, you can explore the institute's historic buildings, watch LSF demonstrations, and discover the fascinating history of this pioneering institution.

On the program for Heritage Days 2024 at the Institut National des Jeunes Sourds in Paris:

• Centenary of the 1st Deaflympics: the silent games of 1924.
  Saturday, September 21, 10:00 a.m.
  

  Come celebrate the centenary of the creation of the International Deaf Sports Committee, who have had their own Olympic Games every 4 years since 1924 (exhibition of period photos)
  Guided tour in French sign language by our students (with interpreter for your understanding)
  Magnificent listed garden, heritage library, oratory basin, Gallo-Roman pottery kiln, remarkable monumental staircase, all in the heart of the 5th arrondissement.
  Children welcome ++, with or without strollers.