European Heritage Days 2026: City Hall opens its doors to you
When: 19.09.2026 00:00
Where: 48.856586, 2.353225
Organizer: Admin
The weekend of September 19 and 20, visitors will be able to discover the Mayor of Paris's office, the Paris Council chamber, the library, and the prestigious state rooms. This visit will also be an opportunity to meet those whose mission is to safeguard this exceptional heritage every day: locksmiths and watchmakers, upholsterers and parquet installers, polishers and florists.
Heritage professions will be especially highlighted through the presence of historians, curators, archaeologists, stonecutters and marble workers. All will testify to their commitment to the conservation, restoration, and promotion of Parisian heritage.
Many exhibitions to discover
Throughout the route, exhibitions will trace the history of the Hôtel de Ville de Paris and highlight the major heritage projects currently undertaken by the City. A space dedicated to matrimony will also invite visitors to rediscover the place of women in public space through Parisian statuary.
The bicentennial of photography in the spotlight
As part of the bicentennial of photography, the public will have access to an exceptional selection of old photographs, postcards, books and technical documents from the collections of the Archives de Paris and the ten heritage and specialized libraries of the City.
The 400 years of the French Navy celebrated
The year 2026 also marks the 400th anniversary of the Marine nationale and the 25th anniversary of the sponsorship of the aircraft carrier Charles-de-Gaulle by the City of Paris, a model of the famous ship will be presented at the Hôtel de Ville.
The “Made in Paris” artisans highlighted
At Paris la Boutique, two exhibitions dedicated to the artisans of the “Fabriqué à Paris” label will showcase photography and design. The creations on display as well as a selection of products from the Ville de Paris brand will be offered to the public throughout the weekend.
To accompany the public in this discovery, mediators from the École du Louvre will be present along the entire route to share their knowledge and answer visitors' questions. An accommodation system adapted for people with disabilities will also be offered, in partnership with the association Action Passeraile.
Reservations – free and mandatory – will open on September 9.
Tags: open house, history, heritage, exhibition
Source: https://www.paris.fr/evenements/journees-europeennes-du-patrimoine-2026-l-hotel-de-ville-vous-ouvre-ses-portes-118304
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