Journées du Patrimoine 2024: La Pitié-Salpêtrière, the largest hospital in France, opens its doorsJournées du Patrimoine 2024: La Pitié-Salpêtrière, the largest hospital in France, opens its doors For the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the iconic La Pitié-Salpêtrière hospital in Paris welcomes visitors on September 21 and 22, 2024, with an exceptional program. This event, which celebrates European heritage, offers a unique opportunity to explore hidden treasures and historical landmarks. The hospital, with its 90 buildings spread over 33 hectares, boasts a fascinating history dating back to the 16th century. Highlights of the Heritage Days program at La Pitié-Salpêtrière: * Guided Tour of the Exhibition “Corps mouvementés, the Rise of New Therapies in the 19th and 20th Centuries” (September 21 and 22): Explore the role of movement as a medical treatment through a temporary exhibition showcasing evolving devices and rehabilitation practices. * Historical Tour of the Saint-Louis de la Salpêtrière Chapel (September 21 and 22): Step into the heart of the hospital and discover its magnificent chapel, commissioned by King Louis XIV in the 17th century. Immerse yourself in the chapel’s rich history and admire its architectural beauty. As a major European hospital, La Pitié-Salpêtrière is a testament to the intersection of history, medicine, and architectural heritage. These Open Monument Days offer an exceptional glimpse into the hospital’s past and present, providing a unique and enriching experience for visitors of all ages.
For the Journées du Patrimoine, the largest hospital in France opens its doors to you! La Pitié Salpêtrière welcomes you on the weekend of 21 and 22 September 2024 with an exceptional programme.
The Journées du Patrimoine are back for their 41st edition! This exceptional eventwhich always takes place on the third weekend in septemberwill certainly appeal to anyone who enjoys cultural excursions and discovering new things.
This event, which takes place all over Europe, invites us to enjoy a programme, often free or cheap, of original visits, events And workshopsdesigned for young and old, in the heart of our most beautiful heritage treasuresAll types of locations will take up the challenge: cultural institutions such as museums, castles and historical monuments, addresses normally closed to the public, fashion houses, temples of craftsmanship and many more!
Even hospitals are taking part in the Heritage Days ballet. And in Paris one ofThe largest hospitals in Europe reveals its secrets through a special program planned for the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024The Pitié Salpêtrière hospital today stands out for its gigantic size, with 90 buildings spread over 33 hectares, and its history is far from recent: its origins date back to the 16th century and its famous chapel was commissioned by none other than the Sun King, Louis XIV.
The programme of the 2024 Open Monument Days at the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital
- Guided tour of the exhibition “Corps mouvementés, the rise of new therapies in the 19th and 20th centuries”.
September 21 and 22On the occasion of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Cultural Heritage Department (DPC) of AP-HP, which also includes the Museum and Archive departments, is organizing a temporary exhibition on movement. Movement has been used as a medical treatment since the 19th century to re-educate the physically disabled and re-acclimate patients to social life.
The exhibition also focuses on rehabilitation medicine and the evolution of the devices used in hospitals to reintegrate patients into their environment. Likewise, a series of photographic images provide a vivid testimony to these patient integration initiatives in the twentieth century. - Historical tour of the chapel of Saint-Louis de la Salpêtrière
September 21 and 22Looking for a trip down memory lane? Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the Chapelle Saint-Louis for an hour.
Hidden in the heart of the largest hospital in France, which welcomes almost a million patients a year, an immense dome is unveiled, towering over the tallest buildings of La Pitié-Salpêtrière. It is the dome of the Saint-Louis de la Salpêtrière chapel, built in the 17th century by order of Louis XIV. A silent witness to four centuries of history, the chapel stands proudly at the heart of a hospital community of almost 9,000 souls.
To discover this little-known gem of Parisian heritage, visit the main portal of the Saint-Louis chapel.
