Heritage Days 2023 in Paris: celebrate living heritage at UNESCO

Published by Caroline de Sortiraparis, Laurent de Sortiraparis · Published on July 25th, 2023 at 02:32 p.m.
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in Paris, UNESCO headquarters is opening its doors to you! Join us on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, 2023 for a free tour of the emblematic building, which also contains many treasures.

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And the Maison de l'UNESCO is no exception to the rule! Located in the capital's chic 7th arrondissement, the UNESCO headquarters will be opening its doors on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September 2023, from 10am to 6pm. There will be no guided tours here, but instead, you'll be free to explore this temple to the safeguarding of the world's cultural heritage on your own (no reservations required).

An opportunity to learn more about this mythical UNESCO House and rediscover its modern architecture, its unique collection of works of art and its Japanese garden!

This 40th edition of the European Heritage Days is a unique opportunity to admire the masterpieces on display atUNESCO: masterpieces by Picasso, Miro, Moore, Chillida and Giacometti and an incredible fresco by street artist Vhils.

Heritage Days 2023 at UNESCO

Self-guided tours, free of charge and without reservation, will take place on September 16 and 17, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.


Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From September 16th, 2023 to September 17th, 2023

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    Location

    7 Place de Fontenoy
    75007 Paris 7

    Access
    Metro line 6 "Cambronne" station, line 10 "Ségur" station

    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    fr.unesco.org

    More information
    Free admission, no reservation required

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