Open day 2026
When: 19.09.2026 11:00
Where: 48.881325, 2.332942
Organizer: Admin
From 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Free admission with LSF/FR interpreters present.
Whether you are a culture enthusiast, a professional, or simply curious, this day is the ideal opportunity to share a unique moment with us… and even glimpse our next creation!
Workshops and tours by mandatory reservation, free:
1. IVT visit
a. 10:30 a.m.: tour in French – Departure: meeting point (hall) – 30-45 min – maximum 10 people
b. 2 p.m.: tour in LSF – Departure: meeting point (hall) – 30-45 min – 10 people
Dive into the history of IVT, from its founding to the Chaptal city installation, through a guided tour offered in French Sign Language or spoken French.
2. Storytelling workshop for children in LSF
11:30 a.m. – Meet at the meeting point (hall) – 45 min – From 6 years old – maximum 15 people
Accompanied by a Deaf artist, children rediscover their favorite stories in LSF and learn a few signs to be able to tell them in turn.
3. Children's game trail in LSF
a. 10:45 a.m. – Departure from training stand (hall) – 30 min – From 6 years old – maximum 10 people
b. 4:45 p.m. – Departure from training stand (hall) – 30 min – From 6 years old – maximum 10 people
A playful trail led by Deaf trainers from the Training department to allow children to immerse themselves in sign language.
4. Awareness trail to Deaf culture
a. 12:15 p.m. – Departure from training stand (hall) – 30 min – From 16 years old – maximum 10 people
b. 3:30 p.m. – Departure from training stand (hall) – 30 min – From 16 years old – maximum 10 people
An immersion to understand what “not hearing” means and discover Deaf culture with our trainers.
5. Theatre workshop
3 p.m. – Meet at the meeting point in the hall – 30 min – From 6 years old – maximum 15 people
A workshop to understand how to tell a story or convey emotions through body movements and facial expressions.
6. Chansigne workshop: IVT Deaf anthem
4 p.m. – Meet at the meeting point in the hall – 45 min – From 6 years old – maximum 15 people
Discover a typically Deaf art: chansigne. Get introduced to IVT’s Deaf anthem with a Deaf presenter.
7. Sign apéro
5:30 p.m. – Mezzanine – 1 h – maximum 10 people
A friendly moment to practice sign language over a drink and games, regardless of your level.
CONTACT US TO RESERVE YOUR SPOTS! > contact@ivt.fr
Free access, no reservation – With LSF/FR interpreter:
· IVT stands
10 a.m.-1 p.m. / 2 p.m.-6 p.m. – Hall
Presentation of teams, projects, programming, training. Registrations and ticketing available on site.
· Flea market, exhibition and publishing stand
10 a.m.-1 p.m. / 2 p.m.-6:30 p.m. – Alfredo Corrado Room
IVT sells costumes, accessories and posters from past shows, and offers an exhibition of posters from its most notable creations. You can also discover or rediscover video excerpts of these works.
The publishing stand will present its latest books that you can purchase and older editions at discounted prices.
An activity on the theme of Deaf history will also be offered to you!
Source: https://www.paris.fr/evenements/journee-portes-ouvertes-117243
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