Journées du patrimoine paris - activities

Heritage Days: history, origins and dates 2024 of this cultural event

The European Heritage Days return on Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22, 2024, with a new theme. Although the cultural event is celebrating its 41st edition this year, few people actually know the origins of this essential back-to-school event. We'd like to tell you about the history of the Journées du Patrimoine, created in 1984 by the French Ministry of Culture.

Heritage Days 2023 at Espace Cirque Bormann-Moreno in Paris

Clowns, acrobats and magicians await you on the Cirque Bormann-Moreno ring on September 16 and 17, 2023: take advantage of the Heritage Days to visit this not-to-be-missed Parisian circus with your family.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in Paris: guided tours of the Odéon-théâtre de l'Europe

To mark the 40th Journées du Patrimoine, the Odéon-théâtre de l'Europe is opening its doors for guided backstage tours on Sunday, September 17, 2023 only.

Journées du patrimoine 2023: events at Paris town halls

Paris's arrondissement town halls are opening their doors to us on September 16 and 17, 2023: discover the events planned for the Journées du Patrimoine.

Heritage Days 2023: discover the Hôtel de Matignon, the Prime Minister's headquarters in Paris

Why not take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine to discover the Hôtel de Matignon and its sumptuous garden, on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September 2023? Sign up for a free, exceptional tour of the Prime Minister's offices.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023: discover the secrets of the Montmartre district in a guided tour

Would you like to take part in a guided tour and learn more about Montmartre and the surrounding area? Then take part in these Heritage Days guided tours, on September 16 and 17, 2023.

Heritage Days 2023: cultural visits to the Czech Embassy

For Heritage Days, visit the Czech Embassy on September 16 and 17, 2023 to discover a magnificent site steeped in history!

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in Paris: the French Basketball Federation opens its museum space

Are you a basketball fan? Then take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine to discover the French Basketball Federation's museum space! On September 16 and 17, 2023, the sport will take center stage in this unusual little museum.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in Paris: the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation

To mark the 40th Journées du Patrimoine, the Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé is opening its doors free of charge on September 16 and 17, 2023. This is an opportunity to discover the entire building designed by Renzo Piano, attend silent film screenings and take part in guided tours.

Heritage Days 2023 at the Swedish Institute: guided tours of the Hôtel de Marle

For the 39th edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Swedish Institute in Paris invites you on guided tours of the building that houses it: the superb Hôtel de Marle. Join us on Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17, 2023 to discover this architectural gem!

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 Paris - Musée Guimet: visit to the Japanese garden at the Hôtel d'Heidelbach

The Musée Guimet is taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine, held this year on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, 2023. It's an opportunity to discover the Hôtel Heidelbach, a beautiful private mansion that houses a traditional tea pavilion in its secret garden. Please note that registration is required!

Heritage Days 2023: the Cartier Jewellery Institute opens its doors for a special event

For this year's European Heritage Days, take a behind-the-scenes look at the Cartier Jewelry Institute. In the heart of a historic townhouse in the center of Paris, you are invited to follow an immersive tour of the jeweler's workshops, on September 16 and 17, 2023. Don't miss the opening of registration on Friday, September 8, on the official European Heritage Days website.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 at the Institut Giacometti in Paris: the program

To mark the 40th Journées du Patrimoine, the Institut Giacometti is inviting Parisians and other residents of the Ile-de-France region to visit the premises on Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17, 2023.

Heritage Days 2023 at Citéco, the Cité de l'Economie in Paris

To mark the 40th Journées du Patrimoine, Citéco - la Cité de l'Économie is opening its doors to the curious this Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17, 2023. This is your chance to discover the treasures housed in this astonishing museum!

Heritage Days 2023 at Sainte-Marguerite Church: the program

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2023, the discreet Église Sainte-Marguerite in the 11th arrondissement invites you to discover its treasures! Join us on September 16 and 17 to discover this jewel of classical architecture.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 at Saint-Germain-des-Prés church

On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Saint-Germain des Prés church opens its doors to you for guided tours of the building and the Saint-Symphorien chapel, on September 16 and 17, 2023.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 at the Église Saint-Jean-l'Évangéliste-de-Montmartre

The Journées du Patrimoine are an opportunity to discover the treasures hidden in the museums, buildings and monuments of our beautiful capital! And if visiting a church doesn't scare you, head for the Église Saint-Jean-l'Évangéliste-de-Montmartre for guided tours and an organ recital on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September 2023!

Heritage Days 2023: enjoy a musical performance from Canauxrama's boats

For this year's Journées Européennes du Patrimoine (European Heritage Days), visit the capital's most important places of power, its most beautiful churches and secret, little-known monuments. But don't forget to discover a different, more river-based heritage, as seen here from the Canauxrama piers on the Canal Saint-Martin.

Heritage Days 2023 at the Centre national du livre - CNL

Lovers of literature and reading of all kinds are invited to join us at the Centre National du Livre for a guided tour and exhibition on September 16, during the Journées du Patrimoine 2023.

Heritage Days 2023 in Paris: inside the watchmaking wheels of Bucherer

To mark the 40th Heritage Days, Bucherer is opening its doors to watch enthusiasts on Saturday, September 16, 2023. An opportunity to admire legendary watches from every angle.