Salon du Patrimoine Culturel: art and heritage trades on show at the Carrousel du Louvre

The Salon International du Patrimoine Culturel is a unique opportunity to discover our cultural heritage and those who bring it to life. This major event returns to the Carrousel du Louvre this weekend, from October 24 to 27, 2024, for an exceptional 30th edition, taking us to the heart of this unique heritage. This year's theme is"Water Heritage".

Founded 30 years ago, the Salon International du Patrimoine Culturel is the oldest and most important heritage trade show in Europe. Since its inception, it has become a must-attend event for all those involved in the restoration and preservation of built and non-built, tangible and intangible heritage.

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Highly anticipated by professionals in charge of protecting and transmitting the richness of our culture, the show attracts over 300 exhibitors each year, from the arts and crafts to training organizations and local authorities. Testifying to the diversity of the players and the multiplicity of their skills, it is the occasion for numerous meetings and the sharing of experiences around heritage protection.

As it does every year, the show honors the young talents and great craftsmen of tomorrow, with a special prize, which rewards " artistic quality and [la] technical mastery of know-how combined with an innovative outlook."

Organized by Ateliers d'Art de France, the show is an opportunity for professionals and the general public to meet and discuss the trades and issues surrounding cultural heritage. Other highlights include shows, conferences, concerts, demonstrations and events, a training center and a forum to discuss the latest developments in the world of heritage and arts and crafts.