The concept of MIJE Houses, a partner of the City of Paris

Broadening horizons through travel

An MIJE house is so much more than just accommodation: it is a place for discovery and growth… It is welcoming, at the service of education and general interest, designed for minors travelling in groups.

We support:

• Growing and learning
• Connecting to others and the surrounding environment

The MIJE Houses are open to all, to both groups and individuals travelling alone: they are a real meeting place, promoting multicultural exchange between citizens from around the world.

In the hostels

• Custom built stays: from half-board accommodation to full turnkey programmes for groups
• Personalised welcome and reception open 24/7.
• From single bedrooms to 10 person dormitories with washbasin and shower, and daily cleaning.
• Hostels protected 24/7, with the “sécuri-site” label.
• Events and group meetings every week (musical entertainment, game evenings…).
• Relaxation and educational areas, games, projection system, piano.
• Rooms available for hire.

In the city centre

• Tailor-made themed programmes to discover and learn: guided tours, treasure hunts, unique experiences, etc.
• Large variety of themes: culture, history, art, nature, ecology, science, sport, etc.

As part of its youth policy, the City of Paris encourages the MIJE to carry out its mission of social utility for welcoming young minors to Paris.

1968: The first MIJE hostel opens. Restoration of a private mansion in the Marais to enable young people from France and the world to come and visit the capital.

1970: Recognised as being of public interest.

1975 and 1978: Opening of two new hostels.

1992: Opening of the catering area for hosts at the MIJE hostels.

2019: Launch of the “MIJE house” concept. Educational and solidarity commitments are reinforced. Modernisation of the hostels with new spaces and new services.

Solidarity commitment

Les Restos du Cœur / Secours populaire / Bourse Solidarité Vacances (ANCV) / Colosolidaire / UNICEF Paris

Cultural commitment

Unis-cité I Paris Unesco clubs I Local museums I Cité Internationale des Arts

Local commitment

City council & regional authorities (youth contract) I Local educational institutions I Local associations I Local artisans and shopkeepers

A financially self-sustaining association recognised as being of public utility.

Certificates and Labels

• Tourism for all
• Club UNESCO
• National education Youth and Sports
• Civic services
• Sustainable development : Clef verte

Educational & civic commitments

• International Convention on the Rights of the Child
• National and proximity education
• Organisation of cultural and socially responsible events (film-debates, exhibition on disability, musical evenings, etc.).