European Heritage Days 2022: visit the wonderful Hôtel de la Marine in Paris

For this 39th edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris opens its doors to you on Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17, 2023. An opportunity to discover this emblematic monument on the Place de la Concorde.

Every year, the Journées du Patrimoine are an opportunity to discover or rediscover mythical monuments. In Paris, there are plenty of places to visit, from major institutions to libraries and archives, as well as secret locations.
Certain monuments, such as theHôtel de la Marine, are likely to attract large crowds.

Heritage Days 2023 in Paris (75): program by arrondissement
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in Paris, the capital's monuments and historic landmarks are opening their doors (often free of charge) to let us in on their secrets. Don't miss this not-to-be-missed event, scheduled for September 16 and 17, 2023! [Read more]

Journées du Patrimoine 2023: must-see places to visit this weekend!
The Journées du Patrimoine in Paris and the Île-de-France region take place over the weekend of September 16 and 17, 2023. For the occasion, the region's most beautiful monuments are open to you. Here's a round-up of the must-see places to (re)discover them in a whole new way! Click here to find out about this year's most eagerly-awaited events! [Read more]

For this 40th edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, this emblematic monument on the Place de la Concorde will be opening its doors to visitors on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, 2023. And let's face it, you're in for a real treat as you discover this monument from the time of the Garde-meuble de la Couronne, or the Al Thani Collection, which brings together masterpieces from Antiquity to the present day. Visits to theHôtel de la Marine are also an opportunity to admire the sumptuous state rooms and enjoy an exceptional, unobstructed view of the Place de la Concorde from the loggia.

Created in the 18th century by Ange-Jacques Gabriel, the King's first architect, theHôtel de la Marine housed the Garde-Meuble de la Couronne until 1798, when it became the headquarters of the Ministry and then the Naval Staff for over two hundred years.