Jep secret place guide

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: exceptional opening of Fondation Singer Polignac, the beautiful 16th-century town house

On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, September 20 and 21, discover the sumptuous salons of the Fondation Singer-Polignac, usually closed to visitors. It's the perfect opportunity to discover this mysterious mansion in the heart of Paris's 16th arrondissement.

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!

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!

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 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: discover the covered passageways and galleries

Located in the heart of the capital, the covered passages and galleries form a maze of secret streets, which we invite you to discover on September 20 and 21, 2025, during the Journées du Patrimoine. Click here for the program and practical information.

Heritage Days 2024 at Fort de Romainville (93) in the footsteps of the Second World War

As part of the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 (Heritage Days 2024), Seine-Saint-Denis is inviting you to explore four places of World War II history and remembrance, including the Fort de Romainville, on September 22.

Heritage Days 2025: Le Nymphée nymphée, shell grotto in Viry-Châtillon (91)

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) make a comeback on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. This is your chance to explore the Nymphée Nymphée, a mysterious shell-covered cave in Viry-Châtillon, Essonne. What an unusual discovery!

Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: (re)discovering Montmartre's Saint-Vincent cemetery

During the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, Montmartre's Saint-Vincent cemetery, hidden at the foot of the iconic hilltop, reveals its secrets this Sunday, September 22, 2024.

Heritage Days 2024 in Paris at the Val-de-Grâce Army Medical Corps Museum

The Journées du Patrimoine in Paris are also an opportunity to discover the Val-de-Grâce Army Medical Corps Museum! Here's the program for the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024.

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris: exceptional visit to the reserves of the Direction des Affaires Culturelles

The Journées du Patrimoine return to the Île-de-France region on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024, bringing with them a host of new experiences. How about an exceptional visit to the Paris Cultural Affairs Department reserves? Here's the program!

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 at Tour Chicago, one of Paris's first skyscrapers!

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris this weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024, we're taking you on a tour of one of the capital's first skyscrapers: the Chicago Tower. This unusual building, invisible from the public highway, reveals its secrets thanks to tours organized by the Cour des Comptes.

Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: discover Asian lacquerware at Ateliers Brugier

Looking to escape and make new discoveries? The 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris will open the doors of some of the most beautiful monuments in Paris, as well as some of the best-kept secret places, such as artisans' workshops, usually closed to the public. A free cultural event not to be missed this autumn!

Heritage Days 2024 at the Yvelines Prefecture in Versailles (78)

The Journées du Patrimoine 2024, on September 21 and 22, offer you the exceptional opportunity to visit the Préfecture des Yvelines in Versailles. Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of this emblematic site, usually closed to the public, and explore its hidden treasures during this unique weekend.

Heritage Days 2024: visit the Cervantes Institute and the Octavio Paz Library

The Journées du Patrimoine will be held in Paris on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024. Don't miss the Institut Cervantes and the Octavio Paz Library in the 16th arrondissement.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 at Cité des Taillandiers: A Unique Artisanal Discovery in Paris

At the Cité des Taillandiers, on September 16, 2023, plunge into the heart of Parisian craft heritage on the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine. Located at 5-7 rue des Taillandiers in Paris's 11th arrondissement, the Cité, which will be renovated in 2021, opens its doors to you for a unique immersive experience.

Heritage Days 2023 at the Moulin Jaune in Crécy La Chapelle 77 - Jardin Remarquable

Take advantage of the Heritage Days to enter the Moulin Jaune garden of Slava, the great Russian clown. Located in Crécy La Chapelle, the Moulin Jaune is a place of creation, hosting artists in residence, a living laboratory usually hidden from the public. Its Remarkable Garden is an absolute must-see.

Heritage Days / Matrimoine 2023 at the Palais de la Femme in Paris

On the occasion of Heritage Days in Paris, the Palais de la Femme will open its doors to the public for a special edition of Matrimoine activities on the weekend of September 16 and 17, 2023.

Heritage Days 2023 to discover the floating cottages of the Étang de la Galiotte (78)

It's possible to get away from it all during the Journées du Patrimoine! On the weekend of September 16-17, 2023, head for the Étang de la Galiotte in Carrières-sous-Poissy, to visit an astonishing floating village in the heart of the Yvelines countryside.

European Heritage Days 2021 in Notre-Dame de Paris Crypt

European Heritage Days 2021 are coming to Notre Dame archaeological crypt on Saturday September 18 and Sunday 19, 2021.