As you know, Heritage Days are one of the major events marking the start of the cultural season. There, you can discover prestigious sites that are rarely open to the public. This includes the Sorbonne’s interuniversity library, the Eiffel Tower’s elevator machinery, and even the Comédie-Française. But there are also places unknown to the general public! One such place is the Italian Embassy in Paris. Follow the guide!
A secret mansion in Paris you can visit for free…
Tucked away in Paris’s very chic 7th arrondissement, the Italian Embassy is a splendid place that few Parisians know about. Housed in the 18th-centuryLa Rochefoucauld-Doudeauville mansion, you’ll be captivated by the beauty of its interiors. In particular , you can admire a remarkable grand staircase, made entirely of marble.
Take the time to admire the gilded woodwork—some of which is hand-painted—from every angle, along with its cozy Italian- and internationally-inspired salons and the impressive tapestries adorning the wallsof the central staircase. The mansion even features a tiny Sicilian theater—absolutely remarkable!
To gain access to this prestigious venue,you’ll need to register on the embassy’s official website. Each tour lasts about 45 minutes and includes the ground floor, the first floor, and the garden. It would be a shame to miss out on this…
📍 Location: 51 Rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris
📅 Date: September 19 only, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (registration required)
💶 Price: free