Quick buzz: For culture hounds not heading to the annual Techno Parade, this weekend is the Journées du Patrimoine or “Heritage Days” festival. That means two things:
Lots of doors that are usually closed will be open. The annual festival gives unusual access to:
- The Palais de L’Elysée (chez President Nico)
- Hôtel de Matignon (gorgeous old mansion/current residence of Prime Minister)
- Assemblée Nationale (National Assembly)
- Sénat – Palais du Luxembourg (French Senate)
- Bibliothèque Nationale de France (normally open only to scholars who have completed an application/interview)
- and many more…
Lots of doors that are usually open will be cheaper, with half-price or no-price entry to:
- Centre Pompidou: free visit Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 9pm
- Cluny Museum: free visit Saturday and Sunday from 9:15am to 5:45 pm
- and many more…
As for me, I’ll be heading to Versailles with my parents to see Marie Antionette’s cottage and the Trianon palace… for free!
For more information about the (hundreds of ) events, check these links:
- AFP story about the festival
- Cityvox guide to the festival
- eVous selection of favorites
- L’Internaute guide to the festival
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