The International Heritage Fair, organised by Ateliers d'Art de France, celebrated its 30th edition in style at the Carrousel du Louvre, in Paris, from 23 to 26 October 2025. Over four days, more than 21,500 visitors – a 4% increase in attendance – celebrated the richness of fine craftsmanship and the vitality of heritage, with Art Deco as the central theme.
With 335 exhibitors from 10 countries representing more than 40 trades, the fair confirmed its position as France's leading professional and institutional event dedicated to cultural heritage. It brings together all the stakeholders in the sector, both loyal and new, around know-how, exceptional materials and the challenges of transmission and preservation. The arrival of 35 new exhibitors renewed and enriched the offering available to visitors.
Paravent Art déco par l'Atelier Camuset, Féau Boiseries et La Maison du Vitrail pour le Salon International du Patrimoine Culturel 2025© (c)Alex Gallosi
Paravent Art déco par l'Atelier Camuset, Féau Boiseries et La Maison du Vitrail pour le Salon International du Patrimoine Culturel 2025© (c)Alex Gallosi
In this year marking the centenary of the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris, Art Deco was at the heart of the fair. The entrance, which had been completely redesigned, showcased an exceptional screen created specifically for the event by three loyal exhibitors (Atelier Camuset, Féau Boiseries and La Maison du Vitrail). This display, illustrating the poster for this year's edition and designed as a truly immersive experience highlighting Ateliers d'Art de France's desire to promote the theme of the year right from the entrance to the fair, was a huge hit with visitors.
Beyond the area dedicated to the theme promoting new exhibitors, visitors were able to discover restorations and reinterpretations of this leading artistic and architectural movement at the stands of numerous exhibitors.
This edition attracted a large number of prescribers: decorators, interior designers and prestigious houses scoured the aisles in search of fine materials and techniques of excellence. In addition, many owners of historic homes and châteaux found new perspectives for their restoration projects here.
Stéphane Galerneau, President of Ateliers d'Art de France and the Fair, welcomed many public figures involved in heritage issues. On Thursday 23rd October, the Fair was visited by Mrs. Brigitte Macron and Stéphane Bern, both loyal visitors to the Fair. Many deputies and senators also came to the Carrousel du Louvre to celebrate the diversity of the know-how on display and show their support for the sector. Fine crafts, restoration, built heritage companies, suppliers, architects, schools, associations... All the stakeholders in the sector welcome this highlight of meetings and sharing.
A key venue for exchange and innovation, the fair confirms its position as a leading platform—both economic and institutional—dedicated to the cultural heritage community.
“This 30th edition, dedicated to heritage and Art Deco, was a great success. The public turned out in large numbers, curious, enthusiastic and increasingly knowledgeable. This success confirms the growing interest in promoting and passing on our heritage, as well as the essential role of those who bring it to life.
The fair has undeniably established itself as a real hub for exchange: new projects have been launched, partnerships forged and particularly fruitful collaborations between exhibitors. This dynamism illustrates the vitality of a sector that is both cultural and economic, attracting new talent and continuing to innovate.
This edition reflects a wonderful collective energy and a shared commitment to promoting French heritage.”
Stéphane Galerneau, President of Ateliers d’Art de France and of the International Heritage Fair
SAVE THE DATE 2026
The next edition of the International Heritage Fair will be held from 29 October to 1 November 2026 at the Carrousel du Louvre. The annual theme will be ‘Heritage in Light’, highlighting light in all its forms, through the know-how that shapes and reveals it, lighting solutions for built heritage and the work of lighting creators.