Heritage Days in Paris: five unusual places open to the public<

From Friday 17 to Sunday 19 September 2021, the 38th edition of the European Heritage Days in Paris will allow you to discover places usually closed to the public.

Put a door usually closed to the public and discover a universe until the secret.From Friday 17 to Sunday 19 September 2021, the 38th edition of the European Heritage Days in Paris will allow the public to explore inaccessible places or unexpected existence.

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Enter history by visiting the oldest basketball room in the world

Inaugurated in December 1893, the oldest basketball room in the world was nestled in the 9th arrondissement.This historic room, located rue de Trévise, belongs to the Christian Union of young people in Paris (UCJG in Paris), the French avatar of the YMCA movement (Young Men Christian Association) which invented basketball in 1891 in Springfield (States-Unis) and exported it worldwide.

Open to the public only during heritage days, she notably welcomed the filming of the Eddy de Pretto clip for her normal piece.

An incredible collection that the owner of the premises gleaned for 50 years, making his life a real treasure hunt.During heritage days, visitors will have access to the backstage of this timeless place and will be able to learn more about the meticulous catering of carousels, automata or other precious witnesses to the history of the fun fair.

Discover the imprint left by women of the past

During heritage days, the curious people will be able to be guided in the footsteps of women who have made history.In the streets of the 13th arrondissement, students in master heritage and museum tell how, from religion to patronage, women have exercised their power over the centuries.

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Walkers will also be able to explore the Butte-aux-Cailles district and discover the history of women engaged in social or political struggles, for recognition of their right and an improvement in their condition.

Visit the lair of Jean Lurçat

Jean Lurçat's workshop house, chosen during the new edition of the heritage lotto, is considered a Parisian masterpiece of the modern movement.Built in 1925 by her brother, André Lurçat, she is the first of the eight houses built by the architect for the artists, in the Cité Seurat in the heart of the 14th arrondissement.

Place of life and work of the painter Jean Lurçat, she was maintained in his original state with his decor and her furniture.

Immerse yourself in Oscar Niemeyer's work at the PCF seat

Having become a place of shooting and high -cost parades, the headquarters of the French Communist Party is a signed work of the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer.

The dome that houses the national council room is the flagship of the architectural composition, representing the belly of a pregnant woman after Oscar Niemeyer.Classified as Historic Monuments in 2007 This was where the Angèle jealousy clip was shot or part of the feature film L’Écume des Jours by Michel Gondry.

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