Cartier Institut Joaillerie Open House 2026

For two days in September, Cartier will give the public access to its Institut Joaillerie, the Paris training center dedicated to preserving and transmitting the Maison’s jewelry-making savoir-faire. Founded in 2002, the Institut trains Cartier craftspeople and works with institutions including the Haute École de Joaillerie and École Boulle to prepare the next generation of jewelers.

For the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine, on September 19 and 20, Cartier has created a 90-minute visit bringing together almost every specialist involved in the jewelry creation process. The route also takes visitors to the jeweler’s bench for an introduction to the craft.

Housed in an 18th-century hôtel particulier in Paris’s historic jewelry district, Cartier’s Institut Joaillerie is normally devoted to training rather than public visits. Reservations are mandatory for the two-day opening, with the exact address communicated to registered visitors.