For the past 70 years, the House of Denmark has been the Parisian destination for art, gastronomy and design lovers wanting to discover Danish culture and art of living
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But why the House of Denmark?
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‍Putting Denmark on the map: that was the intention of the project’s initiators in the 1940s. As Danish artists set out to conquer Europe, and particularly Paris, in the aftermath of the Second World War, the ambition of Danish politicians was to position the Scandinavian kingdom on the international stage. Denmark participated enthusiastically and optimistically in the great movement of internationalisation that aimed to put an end tonationalism. Although a Scandinavian Centre and a Nordic Centre exist today, in New York and Berlin respectively, the House of Denmark remains the only Danish national project to have seen the light of day, despite two plans for houses in London and New York.

Since 1955, this little piece of Denmark in Paris has served as not justa foreign cultural centre, but also as a genuine window on Danish innovation and dynamism. Through its exhibitions, events and collaborations, the House of Denmark has inspired the French by showcasing the best of Denmark in the areasof art, design, gastronomy and savoir-faire. A place where people meet andexchange ideas, it bears witness to the reciprocal influence and dialogue between Danish and French cultures. Here, teams from the House of Denmark and the Danish Embassy work together to organise cultural, political, artistic,sporting and commercial events. Modern and contemporary art exhibitions, jazzconcerts, literary events, design showrooms and Danish Christmas – all opportunities to discover how the Danish identity continues to inspire andenrich the French point of view.