Journées des Métiers d'Art 2024: dates and program for this year's event in Paris and the Île-de-France region

It's an annual event not to be missed: from April 2 to 7, 2024, the Journées européennes des Métiers d'Art are back for another edition. This year in France, over 7,000 events are organized around the theme " Sur le bout des doigts ". Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Portugal are also in the spotlight this year.

For a whole week, workshops, factories, museums, training centers and other unsuspected businesses are in the spotlight throughout France. These establishments open their doors to us to discover the exceptional skills and talents of French craftsmen. This tangible and intangible heritage is France's strength, providing a livelihood for 60,000 art and living heritage businesses and 160,000 jobs.

This 18th edition of the festival will feature over 500 free events in Paris and the Paris region, open to amateurs and connoisseurs alike, and to young and old alike.

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JEMA 2024 in Paris: free workshops on sports medals at the Monnaie de Paris
La Monnaie de Paris is taking part in this 18th edition of the Journées Européennes des Métiers d'Art: from April 2 to 7, 2024, take part in free workshops for the whole family. [Read more]

JEMA 2024: meet the gardeners of the Albert-Kahn departmental museum (92)
It's one of the most beautiful gardens in the Paris region: come and talk to the people who look after the garden at the Musée Départemental Albert-Kahn, during the Journées européennes des Métiers d'Art, on April 4, 6 and 7, 2024. [Read more]

JEMA 2024 in Paris: the Louvre Museum opens the doors to its art studios
For the 18th edition of the Journées européennes des métiers d'art, the Musée du Louvre is opening its doors to visitors free of charge, to discover the many craftsmen and craftswomen who bring the museum to life. To be experienced on April 6 and 7, 2024. [Read more]

JEMA 2024 in Paris: the Opéra Comique introduces us to the art of live performance
The Journées des Métiers d'art is an opportunity to discover a wide range of fascinating professions, as well as to visit some magical places! This April 6, 2024, come to the Opéra Comique to discover the performing arts. [Read more]

JEMA 2024: the Moulin Rouge cabaret opens its workshop doors to us
A world of feathers, sequins... And a healthy dose of savoir-faire. The Moulin Rouge invites you to visit its workshops on the occasion of the Journées européennes des Métiers d'Art, April 6 and 7, 2024. [Read more]

JEMA 2024 in Paris: discover the art of fashion and decoration at 19M
Are you passionate about fashion and decoration? Then we've got a good plan for you: from April 3 to 5, 2024, head to 19M to discover the events organized during the Journées des métiers d'art. [Read more]

JEMA 2024: sculptors and engravers in the spotlight at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace (93)
The Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace will be opening its doors free of charge on April 7, 2024, to mark the new edition of the Journées européennes des Métiers d'Art. [Read more]

JEMA 2024 in Paris: the Yves Saint Laurent museum reveals the secrets of silk
Discover the art of silk with Maison Bucol, at the Yves Saint Laurent Museum. A free event on April 4, 2024, during the Journées européennes des Métiers d'Art. [Read more]

JEMA 2024: the Republican Guard opens the doors of its workshops in Paris
They have unique skills that they put to good use for the Republican Guard: discover the craftsmen of the Vérines barracks, on April 4 and 5, 2024, on the occasion of the 18th Journées européennes des métiers d'art. [Read more]

JEMA 2024: discover the sculptural heritage of Sèvres and its famous factory
Take advantage of this new edition of the Journées européennes des Métiers d'Art to discover the secrets of the Sèvres factory, in the company of one of its craftsmen. [Read more]

JEMA 2024 at the Hôtel de la Marine: discover the secrets of decorative art and moldings
The Hôtel de la Marine opens its doors to us free of charge on April 6 and 7, 2024 for some very special visits... On the occasion of the Journées des Métiers d'Art, meet the craftsmen who work to preserve the monument. [Read more]

JEMA 2024 in Paris: the Peruke workshop, specializing in cinema wigs, unveils itself
Creating beautiful hair is an art. In fact, it's an exceptional craft, and one that the Peruke workshop will be showcasing on April 6 and 7, 2024, as part of the Journées européennes des métiers d'art. [Read more]

JEMA 2024 in Paris: discover the Cour de l'Industrie, its craftsmen and artists
Take advantage of the Journées des Métiers d'Art to visit a historic building in the capital: the Cour de l'Industrie. Meet the artists and craftsmen who work there on April 6 and 7, 2024. [Read more]

JEMA 2024: guided tours and a creative challenge at the Château de Versailles
The Château de Versailles is one of France's jewels, so it's impossible to let the palace fall into disrepair. Discover the exceptional craftsmen who contribute to the preservation of our heritage, during the Journées européennes des Métiers d'Art, from April 2 to 7, 2024. [Read more]

And for a selection of themed outings to enjoy this year:

JEMA 2024: an immersion in the workshops that shape fashion, jewelry & accessories
The Journées Européennes des Métiers d'Art is a unique opportunity to discover the wealth of creative skills of French artisans. From April 2 to 7, 2024, meet designers in their atypical workshops and admire the breadth of their talents, inherited from French traditions and heritage. And fabric and jewelry enthusiasts won't be left out, with a host of fashion and accessory addresses to discover during this exceptional week! [Read more]

We hope that these Journées des Métiers d'Art will give birth to passions and vocations! And there's no need to hesitate: like the Journées du Patrimoine, these events are free. So, where do we start?