JEMA 2025: stonemason demonstration and visit to Notre-Dame de Lorette church

The Journées européennes des Métiers d'Art are back, the ideal opportunity to discover the skills of our craftsmen and women through the heritage of Paris. On April 5, 2025, head to Notre-Dame de Lorette church to watch the stonemasons at work and visit the construction site.

Notre-Dame-de-Lorette church, located in the 9ᵉ arrondissement of Paris, is an outstanding example of the neoclassical style. Built between 1823 and 1836 under the direction of architect Louis-Hippolyte Lebas, it is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Its architecture is inspired by ancient basilicas, with a facade adorned with Corinthian columns and an interior richly decorated with frescoes and marble.

This know-how is safeguarded and showcased during the Journées Européennes des Métiers d'Art, the springtime artistic event in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, which enables the public to discover the craftsmen, their creations and their passion, who work daily to preserve France's tangible and intangible heritage. The facades of this Parisian church are currently being restored, making it the perfect time to come and see the work of the stonemasons and visit the construction site!

The JEMA 2025 program

Visit the church building site
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm - by appointment, open on March 17 at 10am

The facades of Notre-Dame-de-Lorette church have been undergoing major restoration since May 2024. A visit to the site is an opportunity to discover and understand the progress and challenges of the work. You'll also have the opportunity to meet the teams working on site, who will present their expertise. Visits forbidden to children under 10. Please wear comfortable clothing and flat, closed-toe shoes. Good physical condition is also recommended.

Stonemason demonstration
Saturday, April 5, 2025 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm

The stonemasons will be demonstrating their skills in front of the main façade of the Notre-Dame-de-Lorette church on rue de Chateaudun. Degaine, a Monuments Historiques-qualified specialist in ashlar work, is in charge of this large-scale project led by the City of Paris, involving the restoration of more than 4,200 m2 of surface area.

For other must-see craftsmanship activities during JEMA:

Artisan Skills Days: Dates and Theme for the 2026 Cultural Event in Paris and Île-de-France
The European Days of Crafts and Creativity is a special week dedicated to connecting with artisans from across France, taking place from April 7 to 12, 2026. Workshops and studios open their doors, offering us the chance to discover rare and exquisite skills during this 20th edition in Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]

JEMA 2025: stonemason demonstration and visit to Notre-Dame de Lorette church

The JEMA 2025 program

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