The Journées du Patrimoine in Paris is the must-attend event for those who want to discover the capital in a new light. During this major cultural event, many of the City of Light's historic sites reveal their secrets. For this 2025 edition, which takes place over the weekend of September 20-21, 2025, we're off to theHôtel de Sens, nestled in the famous Marais district, to discover the sublime Bibliothèque Forney. It's free, of course, and open to children aged five and over.
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris (75): full schedule of visits by arrondissement
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris, the capital's historic and artistic monuments and 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 the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025, on the theme of "Architectural Heritage". [Read more]
During the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, libraries and archives will be revealing their secrets this weekend, September 20 and 21, 2025. Come and discover these architectural gems and their treasures! [Read more]
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This private mansion dates from the late 15th century and is listed as a historic monument. It was dedicated to the Archbishops of Sens, and at the time was considered one of the most beautiful palaces in Paris, before gradually falling into disrepair. After having been a dwelling, theHôtel des Sens became public property following the French Revolution.
In 1911, when the capital bought the mansion, it was in a state of extreme disrepair, and 20 years of restoration work were needed to restore it to its former splendor. A true jewel of Gothic architecture, since 1961 it has been home to the Bibliothèque Forney, dedicated in particular to the fine arts. Come and discover this splendid Parisian edifice during the 40th edition of the Journées du Patrimoine!
Free tour of some of the classified areas and presentation by librarians of heritage documents (books, trade catalogs, prints, manifestos, artists' books).
Sale of postcards and exhibition catalogs from the library, presentation of the activities of the SABF, an association recognized as being in the public interest, whose main aims are to support the library in its actions, to promote its influence and to work towards enriching its collections.
Continuous presentation by lecturers from the Paris Historical Association of the history and architecture of the Hôtel de Sens, built at the end of the 15th century and home to the Forney art library since 1961.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Location
Forney Library
1, rue du figuier
75004 Paris 4
Prices
Free
Official website
www.paris.fr
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