European heritage days: a guide to convents and abbeys

Heritage Days 2026: tours of Maubuisson Abbey (Val-d'Oise, 95) — the program

For Heritage Days, the Maubuisson Abbey opens its doors to visitors on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. Check out the program!

Heritage Days 2026 in Île-de-France: Abbeys, convents and monasteries to visit

Abbeys, monasteries and convents are opening their doors on a rare occasion to reveal centuries of history and architecture. Mark your calendars for the Heritage Days weekend of 19 and 20 September 2026!

Heritage Days 2026: discover this former 17th-century convent in the Paris region.

On 19 and 20 September 2026, the Carmelite Convent in Avon will open its doors for Heritage Days. Discover this historic site in Seine-et-Marne.

Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: free activities at the Musée des Arts et Métiers

The Museum of Arts and Crafts is taking part in Heritage Days on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, offering a free tour and free activities that are especially popular with children. Click here to view the program!

Hidden beneath an old convent, this Pontoise crypt will be exceptionally open to visitors for the 2026 Heritage Days.

In Pontoise, the crypt of the English Benedictine Convent will unusually open its doors on September 19 and 20, 2026. Discover this little-known landmark of Val-d'Oise heritage and its history.

Heritage Days 2026: exclusive tours of Royaumont Abbey (95)

For the 2026 Heritage Days, on September 19 and 20, the Royaumont estate opens its doors for guided tours of the Abbey and its gardens.

Heritage Days 2026: Visit the Couvent de la Merci in Paris during a special open day.

Heritage Days are back with a fresh edition slated for the weekend of September 19–20, 2026. In the 3rd arrondissement, don’t miss the special opening of the Couvent de la Merci.