Journées du Patrimoine 2026
September 19
Step inside a bold 1980s administrative building with sharp angles and open halls. Free guided tours unlock hidden corners, exhibitions, and a surprisingly pleasant library you never knew existed.
History ExhibitionHistory ExhibitionDepartmental Archives of Seine-Saint-Denis
Bobigny
Step inside a dramatic Oscar Niemeyer masterpiece: the bold curves of "the Seagull" auditorium soar above one of France's rare works by the Brazilian master. Beyond the architecture, you'll find centuries of local history, a free research library, and rotating exhibitions that bring Seine-Saint-Denis to life.
Oscar Niemeyer design
free research library
local history & genealogy
modernist architecture
Tips
🏗️"An architecturally striking place, both inside and out"
📚free heritage library with specialized collections
🎨check for current exhibitions — always free
Upcoming at Departmental Archives of Seine-Saint-Denis
Saturday, Sep 19
Departmental Archives of Seine-Saint-Denis
BobignyOpens Friday at 9:00 AM
History ExhibitionHistory ExhibitionStep inside a dramatic Oscar Niemeyer masterpiece: the bold curves of "the Seagull" auditorium soar above one of France's rare works by the Brazilian master. Beyond the architecture, you'll find centuries of local history, a free research library, and rotating exhibitions that bring Seine-Saint-Denis to life.
Oscar Niemeyer design
free research library
local history & genealogy
modernist architecture
Tips
🏗️"An architecturally striking place, both inside and out"
📚free heritage library with specialized collections
🎨check for current exhibitions — always free