Heritage Days 2023 : La Ruche, the century-old artists' housing estate and its gardens, in Paris

Join us at the Journées du Patrimoine on September 16 and 17, 2023 for a dose of culture! Over the course of a weekend, explore the capital and discover the secrets hidden in the city's castles, museums and monuments. The free tour will take you to little-known places like La Ruche Seydoux, a city that has seen some of the world's greatest artists!

This autumn, get ready for an avalanche of cultural bargains with the return of the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, on September 16 and 17, 2023! Good deals? That's right, because for an entire weekend, monuments, museums, châteaux and even addresses usually inaccessible to the public will be opening their doors free of charge! While exceptional guided tours immerse you in the fascinating history of the City of Light, exhibitions and artistic performances enliven the streets. The event even offers the chance to discover artisan workshops, take part in demonstrations of traditional crafts, and attend open-air concerts. So don't wait any longer and join this exciting celebration of the city's living history!

Heritage Days 2023 in Paris and the Île-de-France region, focusing on crafts and know-how
The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are coming to Paris and the Ile-de-France region on the weekend of September 16 and 17, 2023. How would you like to take advantage of this opportunity to delve into the heart of craftsmanship and know-how in the Paris region? Here are the not-to-be-missed tours in the Paris region. [Read more]

And, surprise! Some little-known sites will be unveiled during the Journées du Patrimoine 2023. Such is the case of La Ruche Seydoux. A veritable artistic oasis nestled in the heart of Paris's 15th arrondissement, it was built in 1902 by sculptor Alfred Boucher, using materials from the 1900 Universal Exhibition. From the outset, La Ruche has attracted artists from all over the world! Talents such as Chagall, Modigliani and Soutine found inspiration within its walls. In 1973, when the estate was threatened with destruction, the Fondation La Ruche-Seydoux was born, under the impetus of Bernard Anthonioz, Geneviève and René Seydoux. Today, nearly fiftyartists continue to breathe life into this emblematic space, perpetuating Alfred Boucher's vision and remaining a place open to all art forms.