Historical monument

Contes et Histoires 2025: enchanting activities for everyone at the Château de Champs-sur-Marne

During the Christmas holidays, the Château de Champs-sur-Marne will host the Contes et Histoires 2025 event: from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026, discover this treasure of French heritage through magical, family-friendly activities.

Grand Palais: opening hours, prices... everything you need to know about this architectural gem on the Champs-Elysées

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Grand Palais, an architectural gem in the heart of Paris. Discover its captivating history since the 1900 Universal Exhibition and explore its architecture, which blends classicism and Art Nouveau. With over 2 million visitors a year, this iconic building is a landmark of French art and culture. Opening hours, prices, practical information... we've got it all!

The Hôtel de Soubise, a remarkable setting for the French National Archives

In the heart of the Marais district, discover a private mansion and its hidden garden, home to the Archives nationales and a free museum open to all. A chance to admire the sublime architecture of the Hôtel de Soubise!

Paris: the Centre Pompidou to be listed as a Historic Monument in 2026 while it is closed

Despite its five-year closure, the Centre Pompidou will live on in the capital and beyond. Meanwhile, it will also be listed as a Monument Historique in 2026!

Hôtel national des Invalides: a landmark in France's military history

Located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, the Hôtel des Invalides is an impressive site that plunges us into France's military history. Three museums are housed here: the Museum of the Army, the Museum of the Order of the Liberation and the Museum of the Plans-Reliefs, as well as the tomb of Napoleon 1st, which lies beneath the Invalides dome.

Cirque d'Hiver de Paris, one of Europe's oldest circuses

Located near Filles du Calvaires, in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, the Cirque d'Hiver is a historic venue with neo-classical architecture. One of the oldest permanent circuses in Europe, it continues to showcase the circus arts to the delight of families.

Maison Louis Carré, an architect's house to visit in Yvelines

In Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, you'll find the Maison Louis Carré, a listed architect's house.

The Merovingian Crypts of Jouarre, a treasure to visit in Seine-et-Marne (77)

Want to discover the treasures of Seine-et-Marne? Immerse yourself in history in the Merovingian crypts of Notre-Dame de Jouarre Abbey.

The Sainte-Chapelle and its 1113 stained-glass windows, a true Gothic jewel in Paris

The Sainte-Chapelle is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful buildings in Paris, with its 1113 colorful stained-glass windows depicting scenes from the Old and New Testaments. This 800-year-old Gothic gem becomes a magical place under the sun.

La Nuit des Monuments: the program for discovering France's heritage by night

Nuit des Monuments takes place this year from May 1 to 3, 2025. Following on from the Nuit des Châteaux and the Nuit des Musées, this is a new event that you're sure to love, allowing you to discover France's heritage, sometimes exceptionally open at night! Île-de-France and the French regions will be illuminated, so discover the places that are opening up to us for this first edition, and don't forget to book as soon as possible.

The panoramic view of the Paris Pantheon is back, free for under-26s.

Visiting the Pantheon is one thing, but did you know you could also visit its colonnades and discover a sublime panorama of Paris? From April to October, the Pantheon exceptionally opens its rooftop to visitors to admire the rooftops of Paname and the Eiffel Tower.

Christmas of the Centuries at the Château de Champs-sur-Marne: the immersive show returns in 2025

The Château de Champs-sur-Marne invites you to experience a new immersive show within its walls: Le Noel des Centuries, over four exceptional weekends from November 21 to December 14, 2025.

The Moulin de la Charité: a historic relic in the heart of the Montparnasse cemetery

In the heart of Paris's Cimetière du Montparnasse lie the remains of the last of the thirty or so mills that once populated the Montrouge plain. Find out more about the Moulin de la Charité, one of the sights to be discovered in Paris's 14th arrondissement.

The Oberkampf swimming pool, an Art Deco pool listed as a Historic Monument

The historic Oberkampf pool, built in the 19th century, was saved from demolition after being listed as a Monument Historique. Now residents of the 11th arrondissement can continue to swim their laps!

The Institut de France, the cultural center with its 5 academies at the end of the Pont des Arts

Discover the Institut de France, located at 23 Quai de Conti in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. Founded in 1795, this cultural center is home to five prestigious academies and the Bibliothèque Mazarine, immersing you in French history and culture.

The Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève, in the heart of the Latin Quarter

The Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève is a landmark in the Latin Quarter. Discover its history!

Heritage Days 2024 at the Manufacture des œillets, Théâtre des Quartiers d'Ivry (94)

On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Manufacture des œillets, Théâtre des Quartiers d'Ivry, located in the Val-de-Marne region, welcomes you free of charge on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024. The perfect time to discover the history of this former factory immortalized by the Lumière brothers.

Paris Insolite: where is the city's last lift bridge?

Located at the intersection of the Bassin de la Villette and the Canal de l'Ourcq, the Rue de Crimée bridge is almost invisible in the 19th arrondissement. However, it has a special feature that is unique in Paris.

Inform Café, an unusual brunch coffee shop in front of a historic monument at Citéco, Paris 17th arrondissement

A brunch set against the backdrop of a historic monument, that's what Inform Café offers us at the Cité de l'Économie, Paris 17th. Initially attracted by the unusual location, we were seduced by the gourmet delights of this coffee shop, which combines delicious cakes and pastries with homemade drinks and lattes of all kinds.

The Domaine de Chamarande, Essonne's largest public garden, for a day in the fresh air

The Domaine de Chamarande is one of the most beautiful gardens in Essonne, and only an hour's ride by public transport, or just as much by car. Located in the town whose name it bears, we'll take you on a stroll to discover it.