The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are one of the must-see cultural events on the Parisian calendar. Every year in September, this Europe-wide event takes over the capital and the surrounding region. Over the course of an exceptional weekend, the region's most cult, secret and little-known venues open their doors to reveal what goes on behind the scenes. Get out your diary: the next event is scheduled for September 20 and 21, 2025.
Heritage is honored in all its guises, whether through visits to monuments and cultural sites, exceptional openings, gourmet outings or meetings with artisans. Each year, a number of spots take part in the game, unveiling an attractive program of visits, events and workshops for young and old, often free of charge or not at all expensive!
For this 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, what would you say to exploring an astonishing and fascinating place in the capital? In 1859, in the east of the capital, the Viaduc de Paris was one of the key crossings of the petite ceinture, the capital's former railroad line. Today, it's possible to walk along the top of the Viaduc on the coulée verte. Under the 62 arches that make up the Viaduc des Arts, you'll find several boutiques and workshops. Enthusiasts and the curious can come and meet the nearly forty artisans who can be found here.
ATP-Formation, professional training center for painting restoration diplomas
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Come and discover a unique place in France, the only establishment to offer a complete and intensive three-year diploma course, designed to meet the demands of the professional world in the arts, culture and heritage sectors.
Aimed at young adults as well as adults undergoing retraining, this innovative training program combines high technical standards with personalized support.
### Program:
* Meetings with the administrative team, teaching staff and specialist trainers
* Exchanges with current and former learners, testimonials of their career paths and projects
* Presentation of teaching methods and course content
* Discovery of workshops, tools and current projects
Plunge into the heart of a place where know-how transmission, professional excellence and human commitment are at the service of the restoration-conservation of artistic heritage. https://atpformation.com/
* RNCP n° 40929 https://www.francecompetences.fr/recherche/rncp/40929/
* Eligible for CPF / Qualiopi
* Erasmus accredited
Atelier Hylé
FULL EVENT
Atelier Hylé, which has been located in the Viaduc des Arts complex for the past year, is exceptionally opening its doors: an opportunity to discover a profession that contributes to the knowledge and transmission of our common heritage.
The visit is structured as follows
- presentation of the profession of conservator-restorer (training courses, professional ethics),
- presentation of the workshop and how it works,
- discovery of the different work areas, presentation of some works undergoing conservation-restoration,
- discussion: questions and answers between associates and visitors.
Open house and special tours
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On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, the Atelier du Temps Passé opens its doors to the public for a unique behind-the-scenes look at the restoration of works of art. Located in the heart of Paris, the workshop invites you to discover the precious and meticulous skills that bring ancient and modern works of art back to life.
### On the program for these days:
🔹 Guided tours of the various specialties:
* Painting restoration (ancient, modern and contemporary paintings)
* Restoration of works on paper (drawings, engravings, watercolors)
* Restoration of antique frames, leaf gilding
* Restoration of polychrome objects
* Made-to-measure quality frames (digital visualization of framing)
* Conservation framing (pH neutral, UV resistant)
* Technical expertise and authenticity analysis of paintings
🔹 Live demonstrations of restoration-conservation techniques: refixing, thread-by-thread, cleaning, filling, pictorial reintegration...
🔹 Meeting with restorers and explanation of treatment steps.
🔹 A place to meet and talk about our material heritage and the challenges of conservation
A unique opportunity to plunge into the art crafts at the service of the memory of works. The Atelier du Temps Passé team will passionately share its commitment to safeguarding artistic heritage.
Free admission - general public
Opening times, address and practical information available on our website or social networks.https://atelierdutempspasse.fr/
Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Location
Viaduc des Arts
111 Avenue Daumesnil
75012 Paris 12
Access
Gare de Lyon metro station
Prices
Free
Official website
www.leviaducdesarts.com
