La Monnaie de Paris invites you to take part in the new edition of its Fête des Pîtres, on June 15 and 16, 2024. Over an entire weekend, enjoy free events, exhibitions and concerts for the whole family.
La Monnaie de Paris celebrates its anniversary this June... And it has a very special name. The French monetary institution was created on June 25, 864, thanks to theEdict of Pîtres, promulgated by King Charles II. Every year, the Monnaie de Paris invites us to celebrate the Fête des Pîtres, with a festive weekend full of surprises...
This year, La Monnaie de Paris is celebrating its 1,160th anniversary on the weekend of June 15 and 16, 2024. So we're getting ready to enjoy a whole host of fun, educational and artistic activities with friends and family at this unique Parisian museum. Need I remind you that the Monnaie de Paris and its activities are entirely free during this special weekend? You really can't miss it!
So, what can we expect this anniversary weekend? Tours, games, concerts, crafts, demonstrations... There's something for every taste, and every age. To make sure you can enjoy all these activities, remember to book your admission ticket in advance.
On the program for this Fête des Pîtres 2024 at La Monnaie de Paris:
- Treasure hunt
Get on the hunt! In the corridors of the museum or in the courtyards of La Monnaie, open your eyes and ears and do your best...
Saturday June 15 and Sunday June 16
- Concerts by students from the 6th arrondissement conservatory
Every year, the 6th arrondissement conservatory steps outside its walls to take part in local events: an opportunity for students to take advantage of a neighboring stage and audience, and to share their many talents. On Saturday June 15, come and listen to "petites brèves musicales" by a clarinet and saxophone ensemble, directed by Chiharu Lemarié, and by the Juniors wind ensemble, directed by Loïc Moriceau.
Saturday June 15, 4pm - Duration: 45 minutes
Where: Cour d'honneur
No reservation necessary, subject to availability.
- A touch of glitter!
Young and old alike are invited to drop in at the "Paillettes d'amour" make-up booth, which will add a little color to the looks of wonder...
Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16, 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. non-stop
Duration: 10 min
No reservation necessary, subject to availability.
- Fabrique ta médaille olympique" workshop
From age 7
Young and old alike can try their hand at our workshops, and create their own Olympic medal. An ideal opportunity to celebrate the values of sport and reveal your inner champion. Artistic competition guaranteed!
Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 from 2:30 p.m. - Duration: 30min
Where: Education room
Registration on site, subject to availability.
- Exhibition "D'or, d'agent, de bronze. A history of the Olympic medal" exhibition
- Free tour of the exhibition
Who has ever seen an Olympic medal? Who knows what meaning it carries for the winner and what symbols it holds for society? Since 1896, when the first Olympic medal was produced by the Monnaie de Paris, these distinctions have been awarded to the world's elite athletes for over a century. Sport, however, is conspicuously absent from the Olympic medal designs... The exhibition is complemented by a selection of sports medal tools (other than Olympic ones) where artists have been able to express their vision of gesture and effort much more freely.
Saturday June 15 and Sunday June 16 from 11 a.m.
- Flash visit to the exhibition - Here comes the Olympic medal!
Following in the footsteps of a mediator, discover the history and manufacturing processes of the Olympic medal, as well as what it represents and symbolizes through the ages.
Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 from 11 a.m.
Prior booking essential, subject to availability.
- Mediation in the Musée de la Monnaie de Paris
Mediators will be on hand throughout the museum to introduce you to the works, the architecture and our expertise. Don't hesitate to ask them your questions!
Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
No reservation required, subject to availability.
- Engraving demonstration
Come and meet a craftsman at work, who will reveal the secrets of his craft with a demonstration of direct-cut engraving, and answer all your questions!
Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16, 2 - 6 pm
Where: in the museum
No reservation necessary, subject to availability.
A great cultural weekend awaits you with the Fête des Pîtres! And don't forget to celebrate a happy birthday at La Monnaie de Paris, of course.
