Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris, the program at Académie Nationale de Chirurgie

The Journées du Patrimoine 2025, taking place this year on September 20 and 21, enable the public to discover monuments, museums and historic sites, often closed during the rest of the year, free of charge or at reduced rates. Launched in France in 1984, the initiative has spread throughout Europe, promoting the discovery and preservation of cultural heritage.

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The Journées du Patrimoine 2025 are the perfect opportunity to delve into the heart of France's medical past with a guided tour of theAcadémie Nationale de Chirurgie. Located in the heart of Paris in the 6th arrondissement , this emblematic institution opens its doors to the general public to reveal its hidden treasures. Founded in 1731 as the "Société Royale de Chirurgie" by Georges Mareschal, surgeon to King Louis XV, the Academy is a place steeped in history, where generations of surgeons have left their mark on the history of medicine. Today, it encourages and supports surgical research in France, notably by awarding prizes and distinctions for contributions to the field.

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The Journées du Patrimoine 2025 program at the Académie Nationale de Chirurgie

• Guided tour of the National Academy of Surgery
  Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 09:30 ⤏ 17:30
  

  For the 3rd year running, the Académie Nationale de Chirurgie is opening its doors to the general public. Come and discover the works and old books dedicated to surgery, as well as the history and premises of the Academy.

  You can also visit the Université Paris Cité medical school, located just a few meters from the Académie.

  Visit to the historic Saint-Côme amphitheatre, subject to accessibility.