Open House Day at the French Ambassador’s Residence in Bangkok on Sunday 16 September

The Embassy of France in Thailand will open the French Ambassador’s Residence to the public as part of “European Heritage Days” on Sunday 16th September 2018. The original building dates back to the 1830’s, however it has been added onto extensively during the 20th Century. Then during the last decade, it went through another series of renovations to modernize it. During the open day, you are allowed up to the living room and large dining room on the second floor, then down to the reception room on the ground floor and the swimming pool around the back. Photography is allowed.

Heritage Days have been held every year since 1984 on the third weekend of September by the French authorities in France and abroad to promote the richness and diversity of public buildings. They were subsequently adopted by other European countries. This “open house” in Bangkok will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry is free and you don’t need to register in advance. But bring some photo ID. Last year they had nearly 1,000 visitors and so it may get crowded at times. The French Embassy can be found at: No. 35, rue de Brest, Thanon Charoenkrung Soi 36, in the district of Bang Rak, Bangkok. It is next door to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.