Journées européennes du patrimoine - activities

Heritage Days 2024 at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace in Le Bourget (93)

Take a trip to the stars during these Heritage Days, with exceptional workshops at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace. On September 21 and 22, 2024, the Musée du Bourget is inviting you to take part in a series of unique events based around its collections.

Heritage Days: history, origins and dates 2024 of this cultural event

The European Heritage Days return on Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22, 2024, with a new theme. Although the cultural event is celebrating its 41st edition this year, few people actually know the origins of this essential back-to-school event. We'd like to tell you about the history of the Journées du Patrimoine, created in 1984 by the French Ministry of Culture.

Heritage Days 2023: discover the Hôtel de Matignon, the Prime Minister's headquarters in Paris

Why not take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine to discover the Hôtel de Matignon and its sumptuous garden, on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September 2023? Sign up for a free, exceptional tour of the Prime Minister's offices.

Heritage Days 2023: visits and events planned in Corbeil-Essonnes (91)

There's no shortage of great places to go out in Corbeil-Essonnes this Heritage Days weekend! Discover the places to visit on September 16 and 17, 2023.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023: discover the secrets of the Montmartre district in a guided tour

Would you like to take part in a guided tour and learn more about Montmartre and the surrounding area? Then take part in these Heritage Days guided tours, on September 16 and 17, 2023.

Heritage Days 2023: visit and gourmet market at Château de Mesnil-Voysin (91)

The Château de Mesnil-Voysin, located in Bouray-sur-Juine, is offering a wide range of activities on September 17 and 18, 2022, to mark the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days). Discover this special program.

Heritage Days 2023: visit the CNC Heritage Department

On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) on September 16 and 17, 2023, the CNC's Cinematographic Heritage Department invites you to discover what it is doing to preserve our cinematographic heritage.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023: take a behind-the-scenes look at the Salle Agnès Varda in Juvisy-sur-Orge

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) also take place in cinemas! On Saturday, September 16, take a behind-the-scenes look at the Salle Agnès Varda cinema in Juvisy-sur-Orge (91).

Heritage Days 2023: guided tours and workshops at the Val-d'Oise departmental archives

The Val-d'Oise departmental archives are opening their doors to children for the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, 2023.

Heritage Day 2023: visit the Beaumont Palace cinema (95), a listed building

On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, 2023, Val-d'Oise's best-known cinema will be unveiled during a workshop and free tours.

Heritage Days 2023: medieval town tour and workshops at Houdan (78)

In the heart of the Yvelines region, you'll find a pretty medieval town, which still hides many vestiges of the Middle Ages, between keeps, fortifications and old inns. Come and discover them in Houdan during the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) on September 16 and 17, 2023!

Heritage Days 2023 at the Musée de la Gendarmerie Nationale in Melun (77)

The Musée de la Gendarmerie Nationale is taking part in the European Heritage Days 2023, offering a fun and artistic program for families on September 16 and 17, 2023.

Heritage Days 2023 at the Musée des Transports Urbains in Chelles (77)

The Musée des Transports Urbains, located in Chelles, is opening its doors to visitors free of charge, on the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine, on September 16 and 17, 2023. Come and discover over 70 transport vehicles dating from 1863 to the present day.

Heritage Days 2023: visit the Centre National de la Danse in Pantin (93)

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2023, we're off to Pantin to discover the Centre National de la Danse, on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September 2023. Self-guided and guided tours will enable us to explore this original building and enter areas usually closed to the public.

Heritage Days 2023 at the Church of Saint Elisabeth de Hungrie in Paris

Discover the beautiful Eglise Sainte-Elisabeth-de-Hongrie, in the 3rd arrondissement, during the Journées du Patrimoine on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September 2023.

Heritage Days 2023 at the Musée français de la photographie in Bièvres (91)

To mark the 40th Journées du Patrimoine, the Musée français de la photographie in Bièvres, near Paris, welcomes children and parents on September 16 and 17, 2023. Visits and workshops let you find out more about the art and techniques of photography!

Journées du Patrimoine 2023: guided tour of the Closerie Falbala - Fondation Dubuffet (94)

La Closerie Falbala, a major work by Dubuffet, is open free of charge during the Journées du Patrimoine 2023. On Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, please feel free to visit (booking required) this 1,500 m² masterpiece of art brut, built in the open air between 1971 and 1976.

Journées du patrimoine 2023: events at Paris town halls

Paris's arrondissement town halls are opening their doors to us on September 16 and 17, 2023: discover the events planned for the Journées du Patrimoine.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023: visit the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner in Paris free of charge

To mark the 40th Journées du Patrimoine, the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner in Paris is opening its doors free of charge on September 16 and 17, 2023.

Heritage Days 2023 at the National Veterinary School and Fragonard Museum in Alfort (94)

To mark the 40th Journées du Patrimoine, the École Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort and its museum invite you to take part in free guided tours on September 16 and 17, 2023. It's the perfect time to discover the history of this atypical place, and perhaps inspire some vocations in young visitors.