Journées du Patrimoine 2024: visit to the National Assembly - registration required

Every year, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days ) bring a smile to the faces of many curious visitors, who are delighted to be able to (re)discover the wealth of France'sheritage . For two days in September, museums, churches, castles , theaters and other institutions open their doors to the general public free of charge, offering guided or self-guided tours, as well as a variety of other activities.

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This year's Journées du Patrimoine are not to be missed in Paris and the Île-de-France region on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024, and promise to deliver two exciting days with a rich and exclusive program.

For those with a passion for politics, theNational Assembly is the place to be. As part of the Journées du Patrimoine, the institution is once again opening its doors to reveal what goes on behind the scenes of power, and the national heritage preserved in this mecca of French politics.

Built in 1728 by the Duchesse de Bourbon, the two buildings of theAssemblée Nationale were soon considered"the city's greatest ornament after the royal houses". Today, the two buildings house the Chamber of Deputies and the residence of the President of the Assembly. While the Palais underwent major transformations in the 19th century, such as the creation ofa "sugar loaf" roof and a peristyle of twelve columns, which totally altered its architecture, drawings and models preserved in the library allow us to better appreciate the building's primary style, similar to the Grand Trianon. Please note, however, that admission is by registration only. So don't forget to register in advance on the Assemblée Nationale website.

• To be read
• Heritage Days 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region: the full programme for this year's event
• Journées du Patrimoine 2024: the major institutions in Paris and the Île-de-France region to visit
• Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris (75): schedule of visits by arrondissement

The 2024 Heritage Days program at the National Assembly :

• Visit to the National Assembly
  September 21 and 22
  

  To mark the European Heritage Days, the Assemblée nationale will open its doors to the public on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2023, from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, without interruption.
  During these two days, visitors will be able to take a guided tour of the Hôtel de Lassay and the Palais-Bourbon: they will be able to discover the Galerie des fêtes, the salons and the Hemicycle, as well as the Bibliothèque, where they can admire the ceilings painted by Delacroix. A downloadable smartphone audioguide will be available.
  Registration required on the Assemblée nationale website, from early September 2024.

  
  
  

While the Journées du Patrimoine have long been a rare opportunity to visit the Assemblée Nationale, this great institution now offers tours all year round.

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