Heritage Days 2026 at the Chana Orloff Workshop-Museum in Paris: the program

On the occasion of Heritage Days, dive into the fascinating world of Chana Orloff by visiting her Atelier-Museum in Paris. Discover the history and works of this iconic sculptor on September 19 and 20, 2026.

The Journées du Patrimoine are fast approaching! An exceptional weekend held every year, offering a unique opportunity for everyone to discover monuments, museums, and gardens often inaccessible the rest of the year. The September 19 and 20, 2026, Paris will once again be at the heart of the festivities, inviting the curious and history enthusiasts to explore the capital’s riches. A wonderful occasion to marvel and expand one’s knowledge!

Atelier-Musée Chana Orloff has a fascinating story to tell, and what better than the Journées du Patrimoine to discover it... Chana Orloff, a renowned sculptor of the 20th century, sits at the heart of this magical place in the heart of the 14th arrondissement of Paris. A Russian immigrant who arrived in France at the dawn of the 20th century, she made her mark in a predominantly male-dominated art world. The Atelier-Musée that bears her name is actually her former home and studio, preserving an intimate and welcoming atmosphere. You can view a permanent collection of her works there, testifying to the strength and sensitivity of this extraordinary artist.

To visit theAtelier-Musée Chana Orloff is to plunge into the world of an extraordinary woman artist and to penetrate the intimacy of her creative process. The Journées du Patrimoine are an opportunity to take advantage of exceptional free guided tours. You'll discover not only Chana Orloff's magnificent sculptures, but also her life story, her inspirations and her invaluable contribution to modern art. An artistic and historical journey that promises to be unforgettable, in a preserved and magical setting. So, why not drop in for a visit?

The 2026 Heritage Days program at the Chana Orloff Workshop-Museum:

Chana Orloff and the Seurat Villa
The Chana Orloff Workshop-Museum presents an outdoor exhibition of the artist’s sculptures in the dead-end of Villa Seurat and a look inside her studio-residence, designed in 1926 by Auguste Perret and labeled "Maison des Illustres".

Guided visits will pair discussions of Chana Orloff’s work with an architectural tour of Villa Seurat, the first modernist alley in Paris, this year marking its centenary. Readings of texts by Henry Miller, Anaïs Nin and Mario Prassinos—artists who lived on the impasse—are also on the program.

A sculptor with an extraordinary life, Chana Orloff (1888-1968) was born in Ukraine to a Jewish family. In 1910 she moved to Paris to hone her sewing skills, but soon dedicated herself to sculpture. Integrated into Paris’s avant-garde circles, she quickly rose to prominence, especially for her portraits. In 1926, Auguste Perret designed for her a space called the "travailloir." It is in this functional, luminous studio that she worked and lived until her death in 1968.

A écouter : two off-air podcasts of "à la trace" produced by the Ministry of Culture:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF6uXqRRhlM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugSYuP7RhHo
Participation requirements: Reservation required | Free - http://www.chana-orloff.org
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00–12:30, 13:30–17:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00–12:30, 13:30–17:00

Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.

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