Heritage Days 2024: lectures and tours at Espace Niemeyer, headquarters of the Communist Party

Published by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Published on September 5, 2024 at 09:25 a.m.
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, explore the iconic Espace Niemeyer, headquarters of the French Communist Party. Designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, this futuristic edifice with its daring shapes opens its doors for a unique immersion in an architectural masterpiece, blending history and modernity. A not-to-be-missed event for art and architecture enthusiasts!

The Journées du Patrimoine return on September 21 and 22, 2024, offering an exceptional opportunity to discover, free of charge, emblematic sites that are often inaccessible to the general public. This not-to-be-missed cultural event celebrates the richness of France's heritage, offering a wide range of guided tours, exhibitions and conferences across the country. Among the treasures to be explored, theEspace Niemeyer, headquarters of the French Communist Party, awaits you for this 2024 edition.

TheEspace Niemeyer, located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, is an architectural masterpiece designed by the famous Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. Inaugurated in 1980, this futuristic building with its curved, organic forms perfectly embodies the avant-gardism of its creator, also known for his work on the United Nations headquarters in New York and the city of Brasilia. The building is distinguished by its white dome, a true emblem of modern architecture, and its luminous interior, where volumes unfold with fluidity. A symbol of creativity and daring, theEspace Niemeyer is steeped in history and symbolism.

As well as admiring the work of one of the greatest architects of the 20th century, you'll discover a place where architecture meets the political history of France. Visitors can explore various spaces or take part in lectures. An enriching visit for lovers of art, architecture and history, not to be missed!

The Heritage Days program at Espace Niemeyer :

  • Conferences at Espace Niemeyer
    September 21 and 22

    Once again this year, we're delighted to open our doors for the European Heritage Days. Come and discover or rediscover the famous spaces of the 19th arrondissement designed by the renowned Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer.

    As every year, you'll be free to explore Niemeyer's exceptional architecture and enjoy a wide range of activities: lectures on the history and architecture of the building, a variety of screenings, and meetings with various speakers.

    For €3/person, enjoy privileged access to the roof terrace with its 180° panoramic view of several of Paris's major monuments, as well as the discovery of our roommates: the bees. Click here to book.
    - Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024 - 10am to 6pm (last admission 5:30pm)
    - 20-30 min conference
    Take a look back at 40 years of history at the heart of the French Communist Party's headquarters, in the legendary hall designed by the great architect Oscar Niemeyer.
    - Speakers : Gérard Pellois



  • Open house at Espace Niemeyer
    September 21 and 22

    Once again this year, we're delighted to open our doors for the European Heritage Days. Come and discover or rediscover the famous spaces of the 19th arrondissement designed by the renowned Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer.
    As every year, you'll be free to explore Niemeyer's exceptional architecture and enjoy a wide range of activities: lectures on the history and architecture of the building, a variety of screenings, and meetings with various speakers.
    For €3/person, enjoy privileged access to the roof terrace, with its 180° panoramic view of several of Paris's major monuments, as well as the discovery of our roommates: the bees. Click here to make a reservation.
    Access to the roof terrace will be limited to 80 people at a time, due to the risk of overcrowding. Please reserve your place and avoid the end of the day to guarantee your entry. Without a reservation, waiting time cannot be estimated and entry will not be guaranteed.
    Last admission for tours 5.30pm



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

    2 Place du Colonel Fabien
    75019 Paris 19

    Route planner

    Prices
    L'entrée: Free
    L'accès à la terrasse, sur réservation: €3

    Official website
    espace-niemeyer.fr

    More information
    Free access, except for the roof, for which a reservation is required (subject to availability).

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