It's an event synonymous with good deals and great discoveries. In September, as if to console Parisians for the economic downturn, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days ) brighten up the end of summer with a hot new concept. Just imagine, over the course of a weekend, the finest treasures of our heritage open their doors to you, with a program of events, visits and workshops for young and old, often free of charge. Of course, cultural establishments such as museums and monuments will be taking part, but not only! Places that are usually closed to the public can also be the focus of exceptional tours.
While the capital's most famous landmarks lend themselves to the game, the Journées du Patrimoine are also an opportunity to get to know Paris like the back of your hand, or almost, by discovering its secrets and little-known heritage. Located in the heart of a square in the capital's 8th arrondissement, La Chapelle Expiatoire is one of these hidden treasures, whose existence is hard to guess from the street.
And yet this historic monument is linked to one of the most significant events in French history. Built on the site of the former Madeleine cemetery, this chapel, commissioned by Louis XVIII, commemorates his brother, King Louis XVI, who, like his wife Marie-Antoinette, was executed during the French Revolution. Today, it regularly hosts temporary exhibitions.
To discover this important part of French history, take advantage of the next edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, organized on September 21 and 22, 2024.
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Chapelle Expiatoire
29 Rue Pasquier
75008 Paris 8
Prices
Free
Official website
www.chapelle-expiatoire-paris.fr
