The Eiffel Tower, the Elysée Palace, the Louvre... All these places hold no secrets for lifelong Parisians. But that doesn't mean the capital has nothing left to surprise you. And what better opportunity to discover these little-known places than the Journées du Patrimoine ? During this cultural weekend, which takes place on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, the Maison des Métallos invites you to special guided tours.
You may already be familiar with this venue for its theater or dance performances, exhibitions, wild parties, concerts, conferences and debates... Maybe you've even taken advantage of its co-working space. .. But do you know what this place was used for, before it became a beloved cultural venue for the inhabitants of the 11th arrondissement?
The Maison des Métallos is proud of its rich heritage as a music factory, labor union and artistic center, and its fascinating history is revealed through guided tours.
If you're intrigued by this special place, then book your weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025, and come and find the answers to your questions! During the Journées du Patrimoine, the Maison des Métallos is offering a range of activities to help you discover the history and identity of this unique place.
Mission Métallos: a family-friendly scavenger hunt to tackle together
On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, the Maison des Métallos offers a scavenger hunt specially designed for young visitors to discover a flagship of Paris’s industrial heritage.
With sharpened ears and curious eyes, our budding investigators set off to find Marcus’s missing trumpet. The musician must take the stage that very evening: without his instrument, he risks having to cancel the performance!
Join the kids to solve this mystery by stepping back in time. Through codes, riddles, and stories of the place, it’s a playful chance to learn more about the Maison and its many lives since it was built in 1881.
Participation conditions: Free | Booking required - https://www.maisondesmetallos.paris/mission-metallos-jeu-de-piste-journees-europeennes-du-patrimoine-2026, 01 47 00 25 20, billetterie@maisondesmetallos.paris
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Guided Tours of the House: uncovering a place steeped in history
On the occasion of European Heritage Days, the Maison des Métallos flings its doors wide open and invites you to explore a flagship of Paris's industrial heritage.
Behind its façade listed on the Additional Inventory of Historic Monuments, the Maison des Métallos holds a thousand and one stories. From a 19th-century musical-instrument workshop to a powerhouse of workers' unionism, and today a bustling cultural venue, every stone of this building has a tale to tell.
Let our team of guides reveal the history, secrets, and behind-the-scenes of this unique place.
Participation conditions: Reservation required | Free - https://www.maisondesmetallos.paris/visite-guidee-journees-europeennes-du-patrimoine-2026, 01 47 00 25 20, billetterie@maisondesmetallos.paris
Times: Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 2:30 PM ⤏ 3:45 PM, 4:00 PM ⤏ 5:15 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 - 2:30 PM ⤏ 3:45 PM, 4:00 PM ⤏ 5:15 PM
A Breath-Taking House Tour with Souffleurs de Sens
On the occasion of European Heritage Days, Maison des Métallos throws its doors wide open and invites you to explore a flagship of Paris’s industrial heritage.
Originally a 19th-century instrument workshop, then a stronghold of the workers’ union movement, and finally a public cultural venue, Maison des Métallos has undergone numerous metamorphoses and hides a remarkably rich history.
During a guided visit, the Souffleurs de sens team reveals what lies behind this iconic façade, listed on the supplementary inventory of Historic Monuments, and details the different spaces you’ll traverse as well as the iconography you’ll encounter.
Participation conditions: Blowing sessions by Souffleurs de Sens for blind or visually impaired visitors and their accompanying person - Free | Reservation required - https://www.maisondesmetallos.paris/visite-soufflee-journees-europeennes-patrimoine-2026, 01 83 75 93 64, flavie.berthelot@maisondesmetallos.paris, 06 12 49 69 40
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 - 2:30 PM ⤏ 3:45 PM
An opportunity to discover a cultural establishment off the beaten track... Shall we go, friends?
Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Location
Maison des Métallos
94 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud
75011 Paris 11
Route planner
Accessibility info
Prices
Free
Official website
maisondesmetallos.paris
