Heritage Days 2025 at the Musée de la Contrefaçon in Paris

On September 20 and 21, 2025, head for the European Heritage Days for a free trip to some unusual places. And in Paris, you won't want to miss the Musée de la Contrefaçon, an unusual spot where the real and the fake come face-to-face - ideal for sharpening your eye and outsmarting the traps!

Looking for something to discover? On September 20 and 21, 2025, make the most of a 100% heritage weekend, where authenticity and surprise are the watchwords, during the European Heritage Days. For two days, hundreds of exceptional sites open their doors free of charge, to immerse you in European art, history and architecture. It's the perfect opportunity to get away from routine and (re)discover emblematic museums, majestic embassies, major institutions, or even places that are often well hidden, by playing heritage detective.

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This year, we focus on a Parisian address that stands out from the crowd... Get ready for a real encounter with fakes at the Musée de la Contrefaçon, a veritable Parisian lair for the real and the fake. Hidden away in a private mansion in the 16th arrondissement, this unique museum invites you to come face-to-face with authentic objects and imitations. Founded in 1951 by Gaston-Louis Vuitton, this 200 m2, six-room temple to anti-counterfeiting presents a collection that will sharpen your eagle eye: bags, works of art, everyday products, everything is there to help you spot the clumsy copy or the most sophisticated counterfeit.
Behind its large wooden door, this confidential museum also reveals the secrets of its private mansion, where architecture and mythology go hand in hand for a visit that will leave no one unmoved.

2025 Heritage Days program at the Musée de la Contrefaçon :

The secrets of the 16 rue de la Faisanderie town house
Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 2:00 pm ⤏ 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm ⤏ 5:00 pm
On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, the Musée de la Contrefaçon invites you to discover the secrets of the former hôtel particulier at 16, rue de la Faisanderie.

Immerse yourself in the history of this building: explore its architectural details, discover its former owners, and be surprised by the mythological influence of its design.

This weekend, become an expert on forgeries at the heart of a heritage that never lets itself be fooled!