News September 1, 2022

Heritage Days at Crédit Municipal de Paris

History and heritage
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Crédit Municipal de Paris is once again taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine, the ^39th edition of which will be held on September 17 and 18, 2022.

The two-day program includes:

- A photographic exhibition entitled "Patrimoine vivant, patrimoine durable" (Living heritage, sustainable heritage): with a selection of photographs, Crédit Municipal de Paris is taking up the theme of this year's event, dedicated to sustainable heritage. The exhibition will be on display on the outside of the building, at 55 rue des Francs-Bourgeois (Paris^4th). It's an opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes look at the bank and learn more about its various activities.

Free access.

- Guided tours to discover the history of Crédit Municipal de Paris, which has existed since 1637 and has been located at 55 rue des Francs-Bourgeois since 1777!

Tours are free of charge, subject to availability and booking at: https: //www.desmotsetdesarts.com/visites-guidees/visites-guidees-paris/visite-du-credit-municipal-journees-du-patrimoine

Saturday and Sunday, 5 visits a day: 11am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm.

NB: The facility is also open to the public, except for guided tours.

- Free appraisals: visitors can have their objects (jewelry, watches, etc.) appraised free of charge by the establishment's teams of auctioneers, who will estimate their value. In this way, you can discover a fascinating profession, while at the same time gaining valuable information about the objects you own.

Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 am to 6 pm.

- Themed workshops with experts from Crédit Municipal de Paris, for discussions with art object specialists.

Packaging workshop: discover essential packaging techniques to preserve your precious objects! Demonstrations will be given on standard objects or on objects brought in by visitors. Objects must be limited in size (100×100 cm maximum) and weight (less than 5 kg). If you wish, you can leave with the packaging created for you. > Saturday only, 10.30am to 6pm. No reservation required.
Are you an expert? Do you know the difference between a quartz watch and an automatic watch? Between a lithograph and a painting? Between a silver plate and a silver plate? Come and test your knowledge with our team of assessors! > Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 am and 4 pm. No reservation required.
Workshops on stones and/or gold: our assessors will introduce you to the basics of jewelry and precious object appraisal. > Saturday and Sunday, 3pm and 5pm (duration 15-20 min). No reservation required.