Journées du Patrimoine 2025 Paris: exceptional opening of the Hôtel Pereire, Fondation Del Duca

A little dive into Parisian heritage this weekend? That's what the Journées du Patrimoine are offering this weekend. On Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, head for theHôtel Pereire, now home to the Fondation Del Duca, for a delightful journey through history.

To step through the doors of theHôtel Pereire is to discover a world marked by the past. This private mansion, a witness to France's economic and cultural history, offers an exceptional tour of its rich past. From the creation of the Parc Monceau by the Pereire brothers, to the philanthropic history of the Simone and Cino Del Duca Foundation, every nook and cranny tells a page of Parisian heritage.

From the Pereire brothers to the Del Ducas: A journey through time

• Emile and Isaac Pereire: These visionary brothers shaped 19th-century French finance and infrastructure. Leaders of iconic companies like the Paris to Saint-Germain Railway and Crédit Mobilier, they also made their mark in real estate with the creation of Parc Monceau.
• Emile Pereire House: Built between 1879 and 1881, this elegant residence is a tribute to classic architecture. Designed by William Bouwens van der Boijen, it stands as a true architectural gem.
• Former inhabitants: From the post-Liberation Steel Industry Directorate to Charbonnages de France, this historic building has hosted a variety of organizations before becoming the home of the Cino and Simone Del Duca Foundation.

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Heritage Days program at Hôtel Pereire 2025 in Paris :

• Special opening of Hôtel Pereire
  Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 09:00 ⤏ 17:00 | Sunday, September 21, 2025 - 09:00 ⤏ 17:00
  

  On the occasion of the European Heritage Days 2025, the Del Duca Foundation invites the public to discover the unique world of this major cultural institution. Housed in the elegant Hôtel Pereire, the Foundation is exceptionally opening its doors to the public. On-site mediation will enable visitors to gain a better understanding of the Foundation's missions, its history and the essential role it plays in supporting research, creation and the transmission of knowledge. In parallel, the exhibition 50 fois Del Duca will present fifty black-and-white portraits of the Del Duca couple. This photographic journey celebrates the legacy of a pair of patrons and highlights the vitality of the Foundation in the French cultural landscape.

  Come and discover a place with a rich cultural, artistic and historical heritage.

  
  
  

Another Parisian treasure that will hold no secrets for you!

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