To mark the European Heritage Days 2024, the Economic, Social and Environmental Council, better known by its acronym CESE, is exceptionally opening the doors of its prestigious Parisian offices, housed in the sumptuous Palais d'Iéna, on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024.
Every year, during the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), a large number of sites open their doors to the general public, enabling them to discover a sometimes little-known heritage through visits to some of the world's great institutions, museums and historic monuments.
Heritage Days 2024 in Paris (75): schedule of visits by arrondissement
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris, the capital's monuments and historic landmarks are opening their doors (often free of charge) to let us in on their secrets. Don't miss this not-to-be-missed event, scheduled for September 21 and 22, 2024! [Read more]
The Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris is also an opportunity to discover places that are usually closed to the public. We've compiled a list of places that will be opening their doors to you this weekend, September 21 and 22, 2024. [Read more]
For this 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, come and discover the fascinating Palais d'Iéna in Paris, home to the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE).
Built from 1937 to 1946 by Auguste Perret, the Palais d'Iéna opened its doors in 1939 as the Public Works Museum. Then, from 1956 to 1958, it became the headquarters of the Assembly of the French Union. Since 1959, it has housed the Conseil économique, social et environnemental, the Republic's third constitutional assembly. This work by Auguste Perret is remarkable for the vastness of its spaces and the quality of the materials used, particularly concrete.
On September 21 and 22, come and discover the Palais d'Iéna, as well as the workings and challenges of this republican institution.
Palais d'Iéna
Auguste Perret conceived the Palais d'Iéna as "a shelter for all useful purposes". Built by Auguste Perret from 1937 to 1946, the Palais d'Iéna opened its doors in 1939 as the Public Works Museum. Then, from 1956 to 1958, it became the headquarters of the Assembly of the French Union.
Since 1959, it has been home to the Conseil économique, social et environnemental, the Republic's third constitutional assembly.
Come and discover the splendid hypostyle hall with its 18 truncated cone-shaped columns, the magnificent hemicycle and the monumental staircase.
This work by Auguste Perret is remarkable for the vastness of its spaces and the quality of its materials, particularly concrete. Although only part of Perret's plans were realized (the rotunda on Place d'Iéna and the wing along Avenue d'Iéna, both of which feature fluted columns on the exterior), the section along Avenue du Président Wilson was built by Paul Vimond, a pupil of Auguste Perret, who tried to be faithful to his teacher's approach. The Palais d'Iéna was completed with a third wing, different from the Perret style, designed by architect Gilles Bouchez. The building houses murals by Souverbie and many of the original furnishings.
Located on the "Colline des Arts", a stone's throw from the Palais de Tokyo, the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, the Musée de l'Homme, the Palais Galliera and opposite the Musée national des arts asiatiques-Guimet, Le Havre-based artist Teuthis will be presenting his latest creations dedicated to Auguste Perret and his architectural work.
Assembly of active society
Embodying tens of millions of French men and women (craftsmen, company directors, shopkeepers, farmers, trade unions, youth and environmental associations, cooperatives, mutual societies, etc.), the members of the CESE, drawn from intermediary bodies, enlighten public authorities by studying a societal issue, drawing up an inventory and expressing the feelings of the citizens they represent through shared recommendations.
The assembly has issued numerous opinions on issues such as housing, healthcare, extreme poverty, dependency, training and culture, etc. These citizens' issues are debated in this way, enabling parliamentarians to engage in calm legislative work in the general interest.
The chamber of citizen participation
The EESC is increasingly involving citizens in its work: through its citizen consultations on guidance, health, etc., its petitions monitoring system, and the working groups integrated into its working groups.
Thanks to the reform of the institution, the EESC is now the crossroads for public consultations and the benchmark institution for citizen participation.
The Palais d'Iéna welcomes children.
Children can take part in Bioviva's Nature Challenges and win numerous games. They can also model a concrete character or animal, with the help of the Vicat Foundation.
The ocean, often perceived as an entity far removed from Parisian life, plays a crucial, multifaceted role in the capital's well-being and development. This conference aims to reveal the unsuspected connections between Paris and the ocean, addressing its physiological, climatic, ecosystemic, economic and health impacts. By highlighting these interrelations, we aim to make Parisians aware of the importance of protecting and enhancing this vital ecosystem.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Palais d'Iéna
9 Place d'Iéna
75116 Paris 16
Access
Subway: Iéna, Boissière
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
www.lecese.fr
Heritage Days 2024 in Paris (75): schedule of visits by arrondissement
Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: not-to-be-missed openings and special tours
