Heritage

This former school is the oldest preserved building in L'Isle-Adam.

For years devoted to educating children, this 17th-century house is today one of the most precious witnesses to the local past. Behind its stone façades lies a story of transmission, faith, and heritage that spans more than three centuries of history.

This bourgeois house conceals the history of a former princely castle.

This site, designated as Regional Heritage, hides behind its bourgeois waterfront-house façade the traces of an old princely estate. A discreet address, but steeped in history.

This Gothic church in Val-d'Oise shines once more after 14 years of renovation.

The Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois Church in Presles, Val-d'Oise, shines once more after fourteen years of restoration. This jewel of flamboyant Gothic architecture, listed as a Historic Monument, was inaugurated on Friday, June 5, 2026.

You pass them every day in Paris without noticing: these little bollards and posts hide a royal history.

In Paris, bollards, posts and wheel guards lining the sidewalks have protected façades, pedestrians and terraces for centuries. From carriages to scooters, a retrospective on the history of these urban sentinels we pass by without really seeing.

This Pompadour-era château in the Yvelines hides a superb estate and a Japanese garden.

Few people know the Château de La Celle-Saint-Cloud, in Yvelines, which hosts a 23-hectare estate featuring a Japanese garden, contemporary sculptures, and a classified park. For Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2026, we headed out to discover this hidden historical treasure that’s well worth a stroll.

Palace of Justice on Île de la Cité: explore this historic labyrinth and sit in on a courtroom hearing.

Through a two-hour guided tour, roam a labyrinth of corridors in a solemn atmosphere and uncover the secrets of the Palais de Justice in Paris on Île de la Cité, from a medieval fortress to the temple of justice we know today.

Embroidery, millinery, couture: exceptional crafts on display for free at the 19M

Demonstrations, workshops and exchanges: the Mains d’avenir event invites the public to discover the savoir-faire of the crafts, fashion and home décor trades at 19M on June 6–7, 2026.

Père-Lachaise serves as the backdrop for the film The Secret Life of a Cemetery.

The Père-Lachaise Cemetery in Paris has become one of the main backdrops for The Secret Life of a Cemetery, a romantic comedy directed by Anne Le Ny, starring Artus and Juliette Armanet, with filming taking place in Paris and the Île-de-France region in the summer of 2026.

This church facing Notre-Dame, one of the oldest in Paris, houses a Byzantine treasure.

In the shade of René-Viviani Square, the church of Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre defies time with quietly captivating discretion. While its façade may look modest, it houses one of Paris's most singular liturgical treasures: a monumental iconostasis. A sacred pause just steps from the bustle of the Seine riverside scene.

Did you know? There used to be another geode, just like the one at La Villette, in La Défense.

Have you ever noticed the spherical silhouette on the La Défense esplanade? From 1992 to 2000, this Dome housed the world’s largest IMAX theater, delivering total immersion for film buffs. A chapter that would not last more than eight years...

Essonne: a château with remarkable gardens you absolutely must discover to go green

The Domaine de Courson, a château classified as a Historic Monument and a park labelled Jardin Remarquable in Courson-Monteloup, Essonne, opens its doors to visitors until November 1. Now is the time to discover its sublime green spaces and, perhaps, delve into the castle’s history through a guided tour.

This major French luxury group has confirmed the return of its Journées Particulières in October 2026.

LVMH's Journées Particulières return this fall, October 16–18, 2026, for a sixth edition focused on excellence. A chance to visit for free the ateliers, estates, cellars, and historic boutiques of the Group’s maisons, in iconic and one-of-a-kind venues.

Château-Musée de Nemours : discover this little-known medieval fortress, a unique gem in Île-de-France

Rare urban medieval castle in Île-de-France, the Château-Musée de Nemours reopened its doors this April with the exhibition "Paysages d'eau" ("Water Landscapes"), just a stone's throw from the Loing, its free-access gardens, and a Natura 2000–listed island. It’s the transportive discovery that’s well worth the detour.

Why did the Liège station on Line 13 change its name after the war?

Liège station stands apart from any other. With its asymmetric platforms and murals celebrating Belgium, this stop on Line 13 hides a turbulent history, a symbol of a heroic resistance that operated part-time for years.

Roland-Garros 2026: where does the Paris tennis tournament come from? 5 facts and anecdotes

For nearly a century, Paris has rightly stood as the global hub of tennis, with the Roland-Garros tournament at its heart. You may follow this event with enthusiasm, but do you know everything there is to know about this clay-court fixture?

This Napoleon III–style bourgeois mansion hides a little-known park along the Oise.

Elegant 19th-century silhouette posed within a vast green setting, this property on the banks of the Oise tells, in its own way, another story of Île-de-France's heritage. Between bourgeois architecture, a tree-lined park, and local memory, this site—today designated Regional Heritage—retains a discreet charm that deserves a visit.

A Parisian square in the 6th arrondissement hides benches shaped like books under the shade of cherry trees.

Under the shade of the Institut de France’s dome, a small garden offers a sculpted homage to the literary soul of the 6th arrondissement, through striking limestone benches where you can read in the shadow of the cherry trees. A little secret that only reveals itself to passersby who aren’t in too much of a hurry.

Museum Night 2026 at the Château de Versailles (Yvelines, 78): the program for the Sun King’s domain.

What’s in store for the 2026 Night of Museums at the Château de Versailles? Here’s what to expect for the 22nd edition, taking place on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

Yvelines: the little-known château that inspired Ronsard and Cézanne is open to visitors!

Nestled on the banks of the Seine in Médan, Yvelines, the Château de Médan is a former hunting lodge listed as a Historic Monument, a site whose history weaves together poetry, painting and royal intrigues. The château is open to visitors once a month, for group bookings, or on special occasions such as Open Gardens or Heritage Days—we’ve got the full details.

Yvelines: The Templar Commandery and its historic chapel reinvented as the Digital City

In Élancourt, in the Yvelines, the Commandery of the Templars of La Villedieu has weathered the centuries, reinventing itself as a true digital hub, set between a listed medieval chapel, free exhibitions, and innovative tools for everyone.