Le Centre des monuments nationaux, is the leading manager of French heritage, maintaining, restoring and bringing to life around 100 monuments all over France, sites and monuments that are representative of the historic wealth and heritage of France, opening doors to 8.5 million visitors every year.

Businesses, foundations and individuals enjoy working closely with the Centre des monuments nationaux's patronage department supporting cultural projects in the rich and varied network - the restoration or conversion of a site, events (exhibitions, evening events, open-days targeted at specific audiences) or indeed with communication resources (publications, stimulating learning programmes, 3D programmes etc) - becoming involved in the site's strategy of opening itself up to new and wider audiences. The sites cover the pre-historic to the 20th century.

Visit our website devoted to patronage: : www.mecenat.monuments-nationaux.fr
This mini-site gives a list of projects that are looking for support, examples of recent projects realised plus a list of patrons of the Centre des monuments nationaux.

Le Centre des monuments nationaux is a partner of Culture Business 2009 and will host the speed-meeting evening at the Conciergerie.

Patrick Cadet © CMN, Paris 

Philippe Berthé © CMN, Paris