European Heritage Days 2025: A Rare Opportunity to Visit the French Residence "Dar El Kamila"
On the occasion of the 42nd edition of the European Heritage Days, scheduled for September 19 and 20, 2025, the French Residence "Dar El Kamila" in La Marsa will exceptionally open its doors to the general public. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover the architecture, history, and gardens of this iconic location before the launch of a several-month restoration campaign.
Guided Tours
Two guided tours of one hour are scheduled for Friday, September 19 (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm). Four additional tours are planned for Saturday, September 20 (10:00 am - 11:00 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, and 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm). Registration can be done online through the websites of the French Embassy in Tunisia and the French Institute of Tunisia (IFT).
A Place Steeped in History
Built at the end of the 18th century under the name of Borj El Monastiri, the residence was inhabited by Hussein Bey II and then by Mohammed Bey. Made available to the French consul Léon Roches in 1856, it was renamed Dar Kamila, "perfection". Successively becoming the residence of French consuls, residents general, and ambassadors, it remains a symbol of the shared history between Tunisia and France.
European Heritage Days 2025
The European Heritage Days, organized every year since 1984, will take place from September 19 to 21, 2025, around the theme "Architectural Heritage". They offer visitors the opportunity to access buildings and spaces rarely open to the public, with a varied program ranging from guided tours to thematic circuits, including concerts, theatrical performances, and demonstrations of know-how.
