On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, UNESCO will open its doors to the public on Saturday 20 September 2025, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., for a unique stroll through its gardens and art esplanade.
Located in the heart of Paris, UNESCO Headquarters is home to a remarkable landscape and artistic heritage, reflecting the dialogue between cultures, nature and contemporary creation.
A journey through nature and art
Visitors will be able to discover:
- The Japanese Garden designed by Isamu Noguchi and recently restored,
- The meditation space created by Tadao Andō,
- The Square of Tolerance, a landscape sculpture masterpiece by Dani Karavan,
- UNESCO’s ecological vegetable garden, a living example of biodiversity and knowledge sharing,
- The Piazza designed by Roberto Burle Marx, and the esplanade featuring masterpieces of modern art by Joan Miró, Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, Vhils, Eduardo Chillida and many others.
Set in a green environment conceived as a space for dialogue and peace, this visit offers an immersion into an exceptional landscape heritage, within one of the most iconic examples of brutalist architecture in Paris.
An outdoor exhibition on the Silk Roads
The visit continues with the exhibition “Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads”, displayed on UNESCO’s fences, celebrating the cultural richness and diversity of exchanges among peoples.
👉 For those who wish to explore the interior of UNESCO Headquarters and its emblematic rooms, guided tours are offered throughout the year: unesco.org/en/guided-tours.
📍 Practical information
- Date & time: Saturday 20 September 2025, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Venue: Entrance via 7, place de Fontenoy – 75007 Paris