The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) return to Paris and the Île-de-France region on September 20 and 21, 2025. This festive and educational weekend celebrates architectural heritage this year, offering the public the chance to discover monuments, museums, sites and backstage areas that are usually closed, either free of charge or by special arrangement. It's the perfect time to stroll through history, explore Parisian architecture and marvel at the treasures, secrets and know-how that shape the capital.
At the heart of the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris campus, the Centre du Patrimoine offers a veritable journey through time. Since its renovation in 2022, this 100 m² exhibition and documentation center, with over 500 archive photos and an interactive timeline, traces the architectural and artistic evolution of a site founded after the First World War. It offers guided tours, games for families and a touch table, and welcomes over 44,500 enthusiastic visitors throughout the year.
Discover the Centre du Patrimoine and immerse yourself in a timeless cultural micro-adventure! You'll discover the humanist and architectural soul of the Cité, and its landscape, artistic and international influences. Everything has been designed with the public in mind: interactive modules, documented exhibitions, fun tours and enriching guided visits. This unique venue perfectly illustrates the spirit of the Journées du Patrimoine: to share, raise awareness and convey the desire to discover heritage in a different way - in an original and inspiring setting.
The Cité internationale is an open-air exhibition of architecture by famous 20th and 21st century architects. These 1.5-hour tours take you to two houses that illustrate the diversity of styles represented on campus.
Since its creation, the Cité internationale has been a source of inspiration for artists from all over the world. These 1.5-hour tours introduce you to the artistic works of two houses, illustrating the cultural diversity of the campus.
Discover the works of the winners of the 8th edition of the Jardins du monde en mouvement festival in the grounds of the Cité internationale. Conceived as part of the Cité internationale's centenary celebrations, they incorporate a reflection on the living world and the challenges of sustainable development.
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Location
Heritage Center
17 Boulevard Jourdan
75014 Paris 14
Access
Metro line 4 "Porte d'Orléans" station
Prices
Free
