The European Heritage Days are held every year on the third weekend of September: in 2025, this falls on September 20 and 21, giving the general public the opportunity to discover or rediscover cultural, historical or architectural sites that are usually closed or not easily accessible. In Paris, the event takes the form of a genuine heritage itinerary, free or at a reduced rate, with or without reservation, punctuated by guided tours, events, lectures and concerts. Numerous emblematic and astonishing sites open their doors, from the Palais de l'Élysée to little-known treasures in the 3ᵉ arrondissement, such as the Bibliothèque du Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers or theSwedish Institute.
At the Couvent de la Merci, the JEP weekend offers a rare opportunity to enter the former edifice built between 1727 and 1731 by Pierre-François Godot(Wikipedia). Classified as a historic monument since 1984, this convent retained elements from the XVIIᵉ century such as two sundials - one visible from the courtyard, the other from the façade at the back of the courtyard ( according to Wikipedia). The visit also traces the history of the Order of Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci, founded in 1218, dedicated to the redemption of captives, and whose Parisian convent was a place of piety, before being confiscated during the Revolution(Wikipedia). In short, a wonderful immersion in the spiritual and architectural soul of Paris in the heart of the Marais!
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Location
Convent of La Merci
45 Rue des Archives
75003 Paris 3
