Jep curiosities guide

Heritage Days 2026: The Nymphée Nymphée, a shell grotto in Viry-Châtillon (91)

Heritage Days are back for the weekend of September 19–20, 2026 in Paris and the Île-de-France region. It’s a chance to explore the Nymphée Nymphée, a mysterious shell-covered grotto waiting for you in Viry-Châtillon, Essonne. An offbeat discovery awaits!

Heritage Days 2026: discover Saint-Georges Chapel, a little-known 16th-century site

La Chapelle Saint-Georges opens its doors in Paris for Heritage Days, on 19 and 20 September 2026. A rare opportunity to explore its history, its architecture, and a little-known facet of the capital's heritage.

Heritage Days 2026: Open the doors to La Hublotière, Guimard's little-known masterpiece

On September 19 and 20, 2026, the Heritage Days invite you to La Hublotière in Le Vésinet. This villa, conceived by Hector Guimard, is one of the early masterpieces of Art Nouveau in Île-de-France.

Heritage Days 2026: this offbeat dairy in the Paris region is opening its doors to you!

On the occasion of the 2026 Heritage Days, the Avon Dairy opens its doors in Seine-et-Marne on Saturday, September 19. Discover the history and distinctive features of this unusual site in Île-de-France's heritage.

This manor in the Paris region opens its doors for Heritage Days 2026.

What if we set out to discover the grand houses for Heritage Days 2026? In Seine-et-Marne, this splendid manor will throw open its doors on the weekend of September 19–20, 2026.

Discover the astonishing Absinthe Museum for Heritage Days 2026.

On September 19–20, 2026, Heritage Days invites you to discover the Absinthe Museum in Auvers-sur-Oise. An unusual venue that tells the story of this legendary drink, closely tied to artists and Parisian life in the 19th century.

Heritage Days 2026: Discover Auberge Ravoux, Van Gogh's former home

On 19 and 20 September 2026, Heritage Days invites visitors to step through the doors of Auberge Ravoux in Auvers-sur-Oise. It is in this humble inn that Vincent van Gogh spent the final months of his life and painted some of his best-known works.

In Étampes, the Guinette Tower marks its inauguration during the 2026 Heritage Days.

After several years of restoration, the Guinette Tower is ready to welcome the public again on September 19 and 20, 2026, for Heritage Days. An event that will shine a spotlight on one of the principal witnesses to Étampes' medieval history.

Heritage Days 2026 at the Troglodyte Church of the Annunciation, an unusual stopover in the 95

On 19 and 20 September 2026, the European Heritage Days uncover the hidden treasures of Paris and Île-de-France. What's on the agenda in Val-d'Oise (95)? A gripping dive into history, right to the heart of the rock, to the region's only troglodyte church, tucked away in Haute-Isle.

Heritage Days 2026: Free tours at the Museum of the History of Medicine in Paris

European Heritage Days are back in Paris on the weekend of September 19–20, 2026. For the occasion, the History of Medicine Museum will open its doors to the general public for free on Saturday (booking required). On the program: an unusual and fascinating place to discover in the heart of the former Faculty of Medicine.

Heritage Days 2026: a visit to the Bois-Colombes air-raid shelter (92)

History and World War II enthusiasts will be able to enjoy Heritage Days on September 19 and 20, 2026, by visiting the Bois-Colombes air-raid shelter, open to visitors for this occasion.

Heritage Days 2026 at Hôtel de Massa, the jewel in the crown of the Society of Men of Letters

Heritage Days are back in Paris. This Saturday, September 19, 2026, the Hôtel de Massa, home to the Society of the Men of Letters, invites us to visit this historic monument.

Heritage Days 2026 at the Royal Château of Montceaux: a glimpse into the Château of the Three Queens

How about we head off to discover the ruins of the Royal Château of Montceaux? This historic site in Seine-et-Marne opens its doors for the Heritage Days weekend on September 19–20, 2026.

Heritage Days 2026 at Trajan Tower (91): a tour of the ancient column of Méréville

Did you know that a Roman monument overlooks the Essonne? We’re taking advantage of Heritage Days on September 19 and 20, 2026 to discover Trajan’s Tower, this curiosity of the town of Méréville!

Heritage Days 2026: This museum whisks you back to the heart of the 1930s!

On the occasion of the 2026 Heritage Days, dive into the captivating world of the 1930s at the Museum of the 1930s in Boulogne-Billancourt. Between Art Deco, sculpture and iconic paintings, this museum invites you on a time-travel journey to the heart of the 20th-century art scene. Here is the program.

Heritage Days 2026 at Maison Ferrari (92): the Duchess of Galliera's legacy.

Heading to the Hauts-de-Seine for the 2026 Heritage Days, and to Maison Ferrari in Clamart, built by the Duchess of Galliera, which today houses a retirement home, in a sublime setting.

Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: a tour of Cochin Hospital and the Port-Royal Cloister

Take advantage of Heritage Days on September 19, 2026, to roam the Port-Royal Cloister, in the heart of Hôpital Cochin. An edition packed with discoveries awaits!

Heritage Days 2026 at the Maison du Fontainier, a deep dive into Paris's water history

Are you ready to dive into Paris’s history during Heritage Days 2026? What better way to do it than a tour of the Maison du Fontainier, a cornerstone in the capital’s water history. Join us this weekend, September 19–20, 2026.

Journées du Patrimoine 2026 à l'École nationale vétérinaire de Maisons-Alfort (94) Heritage Days 2026 at the National Veterinary School of Maisons-Alfort (94)

On the occasion of the 43rd European Heritage Days, the National Veterinary School of Maisons-Alfort and its museum invite you to join free guided tours on 19 and 20 September 2026. A perfect opportunity to discover the history of this unusual site. Warning: not for the faint of heart.

European Heritage Days 2026 at the Pathology Wax Museum of Saint-Louis Hospital in Paris

For Heritage Days 2026, Saint-Louis Hospital invites you to discover its moulage museum on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. With more than 4,800 pieces, it is the world's largest collection of pathological wax figures. Warning: the faint of heart should abstain.