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Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris, Le Monde's festival, the program

The Journées du Patrimoine will be held in Paris from September 20 to 21, 2025. If you're a curious visitor looking for exceptional openings, or if you're passionate about the world of the media, Le Monde is opening the doors of its new premises for a free visit, and offering a whole festival. Please note: reservations are required!

Heritage Days 2025 in Paris: exceptional tours of the Ministry of Justice

To mark the Journées du Patrimoine, the Ministry of Justice is opening the doors of the Hôtel de Bourvallais on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025. During a free and exceptional visit, you can discover the office of the Minister of Justice. Click here for the program.

Heritage Days 2025 at Hôtel de Beauvais - Paris Administrative Court of Appeal

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, discover the Hôtel de Beauvais, home to the Paris Administrative Court of Appeal since 2003. Built in 1654 for Catherine de Beauvais, this listed monument is brimming with trompe-l'œil and false symmetry. Join us on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025 for this exceptional opening.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: the little-known Musée Cognacq-Jay and its program

For the 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Musée Cognacq-Jay, located in the heart of Paris's 3rd arrondissement, opens its doors to all visitors on September 20 and 21, 2025. Come and discover this little-known museum in Paris.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 visit to an air-raid shelter in Bourg-la-Reine, Hauts-de-Seine, France

During the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, plunge into history and discover a genuine World War II air-raid shelter in Bourg-la-Reine, on September 20 and 21, 2025. An exceptional visit well worth the detour!

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

History buffs and WWII enthusiasts will be able to take advantage of the Heritage Days on September 20 and 21, 2025, with an exceptional visit to the Bois-Colombes air-raid shelter. We tell you all about it!

Heritage Days 2025: the program at Fort de Cormeilles-en-Parisis (95)

Visit Fort de Cormeilles during the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21. This former military fort, now owned by the Agence des Espaces Verts de la région Ile de France, is opening its doors to families and history buffs, free of charge of course! Click here for the program.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at fashion photographer Frank Horvat's studio in Boulogne-Billancourt (92)

The home studio of the great fashion photographer Frank Horvat opens its doors for the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, on September 20. In this Boulogne-Billancourt studio, discover half a century of photographs and archives, with commentary by the artist's daughter in person!

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Le Vésinet (78) : the program at Villa Beau-Chêne, home of Josephine Baker

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, head to Le Vésinet (78) to discover the sumptuous Villa Beau-Chêne, or Josephine Baker's Villa, on Saturday, September 20. A rare opportunity to plunge into the intimacy of the music-hall icon, as close as possible to her memories. Here's the program!

Journées du Patrimoine 2025: sensory tours at the Maison de Balzac in Paris

The bucolic Maison de Balzac opens its doors free of charge for the Journées du Patrimoine, on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025 in Paris. An opportunity to discover this hidden address that plunges us into the world of the famous French writer.

Heritage Days 2025 in the heart of the Garden of Pagan Divinities at Fontenay-lès-Briis (91)

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are an opportunity to discover the curiosities that abound in the Ile-de-France region. Head for Fontenay-lès-Briis, in Essonne, on September 20 and 21, 2025, to wander through a garden of sculptures that are, to say the least, astonishing...

Journées du Patrimoine 2025: exceptional tours of the Banque de France in Paris

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, on the weekend of September 20 and 21, the Banque de France, based at the Hôtel de Toulouse in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, is opening its doors to you. It's an opportunity to visit its gilded gallery and ceremonial rooms, as well as to discover the history and activities of this French institution through a fun tour.

Heritage Days 2025 in Paris: a behind-the-scenes look at Saint-Lazare station

For the Journées du Patrimoine, the Gare Saint-Lazare will be revealing its behind-the-scenes secrets on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, with guided tours and commentary (registration required). We'll tell you all about it!

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris at La Chapelle Expiatoire: the program

The Journées du Patrimoine will be held in Paris on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. La Chapelle expiatoire, the little-known monument to Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette in the heart of the capital, will be revealing its secrets.

Heritage Days 2025 in Paris: exceptional opening of the Institute of Human Paleontology

The Journées du Patrimoine will be held on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. For the occasion, the Institut de Paléontologie Humaine, created by Prince Albert I of Monaco, is opening its doors to you as an exceptional event. Click here for the program!

Journées du Patrimoine 2025: tours of the former Babcock factories (93): the program

On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, take advantage of free tours of the former Babcock & Wilcox factories, on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21. This unique industrial site, located in the heart of La Courneuve, will be unveiled with a special program.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at the Musée Clemenceau Paris: caricatures and free tours

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris, visit a secret museum unlike any other: the Musée Clemenceau! Take a stroll through the former French Prime Minister's apartment, with its garden and view of the Eiffel Tower, and revisit his history of France. We're sharing the program for this year's event.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: Auguste Comte's house opens its doors to you

The Maison d'Auguste Comte unveils its program for the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025 in Paris, to mark the 42nd Journées du Patrimoine. Discover the program for this edition.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at the Hôtel de Salm, Grande Chancellerie de la Légion d'honneur in Paris

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, why not visit the Grande Chancellerie? On Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, the Hôtel de Salm, Grand Chancellery of the Legion of Honor, and its museum will be opening their doors to you for a special visit during this 42nd edition.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: guided tours of the mysterious Grande Loge de France

Les Journées du Patrimoine invites you to an exceptional visit to the Grande Loge de France in Paris on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. Dive into the heart of this mysterious institution, and discover its fascinating history, sublime architecture and the rituals of Freemasonry!