European Heritage Days 2022 at Paris Arab World Institute

For the Journées du Patrimoine et du Matrimoine 2023 in Paris, head to the Institut du Monde Arabe on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, 2023, for free events.

Every year, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days ) are an opportunity to push open the doors of numerous museums and monuments in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, and explore the incredible collections housed in these cultural venues that are such a rich part of our country. This year, the Journées du Patrimoine celebrate their 40th edition on Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17, 2023.

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The same weekend also sees the Journées du Matrimoine. Created in 2015 by the HF Île-de-France association, this cultural event aims to promote Matrimoine and the legacy of its women, their achievements and their works. For two days, the Journées du Matrimoine will honor women authors, composers, artists and architects through a program of meetings, readings, exhibitions, tours, conferences, screenings...

In 2023, theInstitut du Monde Arabe will be taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine et du Mat rimoine on September 16 and 17. Opened in 1987, this sublime museum has become one of the capital's must-see places for a better understanding of Arabic language and culture, thanks to temporary exhibitions that are both educational and topical, as well as permanent collections. This multi-disciplinary venue puts the spotlight on artists from the Arab world, and creates a cultural bridge between Europe, France and the Arab world.