Heritage Days 2024 at Paris Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) will be held this weekend, September 21 and 22, 2024, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. This cultural event is a must-see for all those who like a good time: every year, it invites us to discover our heritage in a different way, through a jam-packed program of guided tours andevents in the finest museums, monuments and châteaux, and even in places that are usually closed to the public. Activities that are generally free of charge, so don't miss out!

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If you're passionate about air travel or want to discover the heritage of Seine-Saint-Denis, then head for France's leading airport:Roissy-Charles de Gaulle. Built in response to the saturation ofOrly airport, it was inaugurated in 1974 and named after the then President of the French Republic : Charles de Gaulle. And the least we can say is that this Parisian airport has many surprises in store for you. And did you know that it's also the world's second largest hub? That's right!

The 2024 Heritage Days program at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport :

The Maison de l'Environnement de Paris Charles-de-Gaulle in Tremblay-en-France

• Photo exhibition of terminal 1 at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport
  Saturday September 21st, 09:00, 13:30
  

  Beautiful photos of the inauguration of Terminal 1 on March 8, 1974.
  The start of ground-handling activities with the first airlines to use T1 and the legendary Concorde.

  
  
  
• Paul Andreu exhibition
  Saturday September 21st, 09:00, 13:30
  

  The project for Terminal 1 was entrusted to a young 29-year-old architect, Paul Andreu, in 1967.
  This exhibition retraces his career with the ADP Group, and also features his projects in Asia, notably the Grand Theatre in Beijing, China, and the Osaka Maritime Museum in Japan.

  
  
  
• Virtual reality animation of airport professions
  Saturday September 21st, 09:00, 13:30
  

  Discover airport jobs with our virtual reality headsets.

  
  
  
• Discovery tour of Terminal 1 with an ADP Group architect
  Saturday, September 21, 9:30 a.m.
  

  The legendary Terminal 1 celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, and you'll discover its history and the major renovation of its boarding satellites.
  In 2023, the ADP Group will create its new retail and airport hospitality brand: Extime.
  Join us on this unique behind-the-scenes tour of the airport!
  Meet us at the Maison de l'Environnement for a presentation, then take the CDG VAL to terminal 1.
  The tour takes place on foot in the reserved area. A valid ID or passport is required.

  
  
  
• Bus tour of the Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport reserved area
  Saturday, September 21, 1:30 p.m.
  

  Guided tour in partnership with the Greater Roissy Tourist Office
  Meet us at the Maison de l'Environnement for a presentation on the history of aviation and the ADP Group, then we're off by bus for a guided tour of the reserved area.
  From the runways to the terminals, this tour offers an overview of the various airport facilities, such as the Air France maintenance area, the freight facilities, the north control tower and the diversity of the professions involved.
  A valid ID or passport is required for this tour.

  
  
  
• Bus tour of the public zone at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport
  Saturday, September 21, 1:30 p.m.
  

  This tour takes you to various locations, including the technical area, the maintenance area and Cargo City, near the runway doublets, and shows you the wider area, including the great biodiversity that makes up this international airport hub.
  Meet us at the Maison de l'Environnement for a presentation on the history of aviation and the ADP Group, and then we're off by bus for this guided tour of Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, continental Europe's leading airport hub and a particularly attractive place for guided tours.

  
  
  

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An exciting program!