Cultural events calendar – European Heritage Days
Each year, on 3rd weekend in September (18 and 19 September 2010), hundreds of public and private buildings, seats of government and other noteworthy sites (customarily closed or only partially open to the public) are open exceptionally for this occasion. During these 2 days one can get to visit all the official institutions, from embassies to government ministries and even offices. In Paris, you can visit The Elysee Palace (the official residence of the French president), the Senat (the upper house of the French parliament), certain ministries and embassies, city halls, the backstage of theatres, hospitals, villas and more. Visits to public heritage sites are free, private sites often charge a reduced fee.
