Discover the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau For the European Heritage Days 2026

For its second participation in the European Heritage Days on September 19 and 20, 2026, L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts is offering an exclusive two-part program.

Embark in a singular experience, light serving as a common theme with an immersive exploration of the world of jewerly. Explore the spaces of the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau and encounter L’ÉCOLE’s experts.
The visit is 50 minutes long.

Attend to an Encounter of L’Escarboucle, the bookshop of L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, on "The Heritage of Photography", the theme of the 2026 edition of the European Heritage Days.

Bookings open in early September, subscribe to L'ÉCOLE's newsletter to be notified.

Saturday, September 19, 2026, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

In continuity with the theme of the 2026 edition of the European Heritage Days, "The Heritage of Photography", join us at L'Escarboucle, the bookshop of L’ÉCOLE dedicated to the world of jewelry. Discover the genesis of the publication Daniel Brush, The Art of Line and Light and the manner in which the artist’s works are brought to life through photography.

Led by photographer Benjamin Chelly and Lætitia Gilles-Guery, gemologist and lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, this exchange will explore the specificities of photographing jewelry and precious stones and the ways in which photography renders light.

Encounter duration: 1h

Guided tours:
Saturday, September 19th and Sunday, September 20th, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Tour duration: 50 minutes (departure every 20 minutes; last visit at 5:20 p.m.)

Encounter of L'Escarboucle:
Saturday, September 19th, 2026, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Encounter duration: 1h

All visits and activities offered during these two days are free, upon registration.

Bookings open in early September, subscribe to L'ÉCOLE's newsletter to be notified.