Journées du Patrimoine 2024: events at the Finnish Embassy in Paris

The Journées du Patrimoine return to Paris and the Île-de-France region on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024. It's an opportunity to push open the doors of museums, monuments and unusual, little-known places like the Finnish Embassy, nestled in the capital's 7th arrondissement.

A much-appreciated cultural event in France, the Journées du Patrimoine return on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024 with a new, 41st edition, focusing on the themes of " Maritime Heritage " and " Heritage of Routes, Networks and Connections ".

As every year, the Journées du Patrimoine are an opportunity to push open the doors of numerous museums and monuments,institutions, unusual or hidden places, free of charge, or to discover little-known anecdotes about parks and gardens on guided walks.

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Of course, some places, such as ministries, are overrun by the curious. But other places are also worth a visit, such as embassies, the diplomatic representations of foreign countries. On Saturday, September 21, 2024, discover theEmbassy of Finland on a free tour.

Located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, a stone's throw from the esplanade des Invalides, the Embassy of Finland boasts architecture designed by Finnish architect Veli Paatela, and interior design by Antti Nurmesniemi and Yrjö Randell. What makes this embassy so special? The lamps suspended above the staircase, designed by Alvar Aalto and presented at the 1937 Paris Universal Exhibition. The Finnish Embassy also features several works of contemporary art by Finnish artists. Come and discover them during the Journées du Patrimoine, 2024 edition!