European Heritage Days 2022 in Paris Palais Galliera - Participation cancelled

The 40th edition of the Journées du Patrimoine opens the doors of the Palais Galliera to you, on the weekend of September 17-18, 2022. An epic journey through the history of couture, and the creativity of the greatest designers who have shaped fashion over the years.

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days ) give your cultural season a new look, with a host of immersive tours and events at some of Europe's most emblematic sites. On the scale of our capital, the event lifts the veil on the history and secrets of iconic Parisian sites, not forgetting new must-see spots. The temples of Paris fashion remain the muses of this cultural weekend, with showcase addresses such as Galeries Lafayette, Printemps, and the luxury houses Chloé, Bucherer, Boucheron...

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in the temples of fashion, luxury and beauty
The Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in Paris takes place this weekend, September 16 and 17, 2023. For the occasion, we invite you to discover the temples of fashion in Paris that are opening their doors to you. The secrets of the fashion houses and department stores are waiting for you! [Read more]

On the monumental side, the Palais Galliera, a showcase for thehistory of fashion in Paris, should also have been included in the Heritage Days program. Originally, the museum was the brainchild of the Duchess of Galliera, to house her art collection. Following her death in 1888, the architect Paul-René-Léon Ginain continued the already advanced work, completing the monument in early 1894. Finally, in 1895, the site was inaugurated as a Museum of Industrial Art, and was finally dedicated to fashion in 1977, by the Paris City Council. Today, the Palais Galliera is a legendary Parisian landmark, distinguished by its Beaux-Arts aesthetic and its privileged square overlooking the Eiffel Tower. The rooms and galleries still house the collections of the great couturiers who have embroidered thehistory of fashion over the years.