About this expo
The Salon International du Patrimoine Culturel is a prominent annual event held in Paris, focusing on the strength of fine crafts and heritage in France. Positioned as a vital platform, it facilitates discussions on the heritage sector's challenges, current events, and future directions. The 2026 edition, themed "Patrimoine en lumières" (Heritage in lights), brings together all sector participants, from established experts to new talents, emphasizing expertise, exceptional materials, and the critical issues of transmission and preservation.
This exhibition serves as a leading business platform and a hub for qualified meetings among professionals, institutions, and owners of heritage properties. It provides fine crafts professionals with an invaluable opportunity to gain recognition, showcase their work, and expand their networks. The event attracts a diverse audience, including artisans d'art, restorers, suppliers for built heritage, institutions, training organizations, and various companies within the sector.
Visitors range from the general public to dedicated professionals, property owners, knowledgeable enthusiasts, demanding specifiers, châtelains, museums, emblematic institutions, decorators, and prescribers of heritage projects. The Salon International du Patrimoine Culturel is an essential marketing channel and a key meeting point for all heritage stakeholders, contributing significantly to the sector's economic development both in France and internationally.
Highlights
4 items- Held annually at the Carrousel du Louvre (VIPARIS) in Paris, France.
- AUMA listed event.
- Featured 335 exhibitors and 21,500 visitors in 2025, representing 10 countries.
- Concurrent events include conferences, demonstrations, award ceremonies, Prix VMF-AAF « Métiers d'Art & Patrimoine » 2026, and Trophées de la Construction 2026.
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where does it take place?+
The Salon International du Patrimoine Culturel is held from October 29 to November 1, 2026, at the Carrousel du Louvre (VIPARIS) in Paris, France.
Who organizes it?+
The event is organized by Ateliers d'Art de France, the largest French craft federation, founded in 1868. It represents over 6,000 professional craftsworkers, artists, and craft workshops across France.
What industries and products are covered?+
The exhibition covers fine crafts, heritage preservation, restoration, and related services. Exhibitors include artisans d'art, restorers, suppliers for built heritage, institutions, training organizations, and companies within the sector.
How can I attend or exhibit?+
The event is open to both the general public and professionals. Information on participation, including ticketing, is available on the official website, https://www.patrimoineculturel.com/.
What are the practical participation details?+
Online tickets for 2026 are priced at 17 €, and on-site tickets are 21 €. Further details and ticketing can be found at https://www.patrimoineculturel.com/billetterie/.