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Bastille Day: Fireworks on July 13 and 14, 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France

La Fête Nationale is celebrated in France on July 14, and for the occasion, the Île-de-France region is gearing up for the festivities. In Paris and the Île-de-France region, a rich lineup of celebrations awaits you on July 13 and 14, 2026, including the traditional fireworks displays. So, where to watch fireworks in the Paris region for National Day? Here is the schedule in the various cities of Île-de-France.

Heritage Days 2026: the schedule of Val d'Oise's castles (95)

For Heritage Days, head to Val d'Oise to discover the castles unveiling a special program for this weekend of September 19–20, 2026.

Heritage Days 2026: Castles to Discover in Val-de-Marne (94)

The castles of Val-de-Marne are gearing up for the next edition of Heritage Days this weekend, September 19–20, 2026. Here’s the program!

Heritage Days 2026: at the heart of the Hauts-de-Seine’s castles (92)

For Heritage Days, the castles and estates of Hauts-de-Seine open their doors to reveal their secrets. Here’s the schedule planned for this weekend, September 19–20, 2026.

Heritage Days 2026 in Essonne: on the trail of the castles of the 91

Essonne's castles reveal their secrets during Heritage Days 2026. Here's what's on offer in Essonne this weekend, September 19–20, 2026.

Heritage Days 2026 at the castles of Seine-et-Marne (77), visits on the program

The Heritage Days also invite you to discover the region’s castles. In Seine-et-Marne, a rich program awaits in these royal residences: explore suggested outings for this weekend of September 19–20, 2026.

Heritage Days 2026 at the Yvelines' castles, the program for the 78.

And what if Heritage Days 2026 were the moment to go on a quest for the Île-de-France castles? This time, we set course for the Yvelines to uncover the magnificent residences that will open their doors this weekend, September 19–20, 2026.

Heritage Days 2026: Castles and Palaces to Visit in Paris

That's right—Paris also boasts a wealth of châteaux and palaces. Discover which ones are unveiling a special Heritage Days program for this weekend, September 19–20, 2026.

Journées du Patrimoine 2026 : Île-de-France’s gems within easy reach with a Navigo pass

Want to get moving and discover the treasures of Île-de-France during Heritage Days, without getting in the car? Here's a curated list of places to explore, within reach of a Navigo pass, on September 19 and 20, 2026!

Heritage Days 2026: Historic monuments to discover in Paris and Île-de-France

The historic monuments of Paris and the Île-de-France region throw open their doors during the 43rd European Heritage Days. On Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, come discover these history-filled gems through delightful programs for the whole family.

Heritage Days 2026: Exploring the region’s most beautiful castles in Paris and Île-de-France

Heritage Days 2026 also offers the chance to visit the castles of Île-de-France, often for free! Kings and queens, princes, emperors, nobles of every kind... Step in the footsteps of these towering figures in French history and discover their magnificent residences, on 19 and 20 September 2026.

Heritage Days 2026: Offbeat & original outings to explore in Paris and Île-de-France

Think you know Paris inside out? Well, you’re in for a surprise. On Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, you’ll be blown away by the Heritage Days. We’re sharing our quirky must-sees to discover during these 43rd Heritage Days, in Paris and the Île-de-France region.

Heritage Days 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France: what’s on in newsrooms and media groups

The Journées du Patrimoine invites us to gather this weekend of September 19–20, 2026, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. For the occasion, media groups are exceptionally opening the doors to their newsrooms to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the press! Newspapers, radio stations, television networks, magazines—the major outlets share their world with you.

Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: unmissable openings and exclusive tours

The Heritage Days 2026 in Paris also offer a chance to discover places that are usually off-limits to the public. Here’s our list of sites that will open their doors to you for a limited time this weekend of September 19–20, 2026.

Journées du Patrimoine 2026: stations and trains to check out for railway enthusiasts

Young and old alike, trains and stations capture the imagination of people of all ages. If that sounds like you, take heart: many railway spaces will open their doors this weekend, September 19–20, 2026, for Heritage Days.

Paris Heritage Days 2026: secret, little-known, and hidden places you simply must discover

Heritage Days return this year with an exceptional edition to be held on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. This unmissable cultural event offers the chance to visit more than 1,500 sites across Paris and the Île-de-France region. While the major museums and iconic monuments are on the itinerary, the weekend is also a prime opportunity to uncover hidden, little-known, or normally off-limits places.

European Heritage Days 2026: the curiosities and oddities of Paris and Île-de-France are unveiled

The capital and its region are teeming with curiosities that the most inquisitive among us can’t resist exploring! Heritage Days, taking place this weekend, September 19–20, 2026, give us the opportunity to go on the hunt in Paris and Île-de-France.

Heritage Days 2026: a chance to explore museums, hospitals and medical institutions

The 43rd European Heritage Days land this weekend, September 19–20, 2026, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. A call to medical‑world enthusiasts: here are venues whose programs are sure to please you! Discover the hospitals and medical institutions that will throw open their doors to the public during this exceptional weekend!

Heritage Days 2026: explore museums and military institutions in Paris and Île-de-France

On land, at sea, in the air: the army is everywhere... And even in museums! During these 43rd Heritage Days, on September 19–20, 2026, visit the military institutions of Paris and the Île-de-France region.

Journées du Patrimoine 2026: our pick of strolls for an exciting weekend in Paris

Each edition of the Heritage Days offers us the chance to see Paris from a new angle, roaming its hidden corners through cultural, historical, quirky, or romantic strolls! Here’s our best-of list of walks to do in Paris this weekend, September 19–20, 2026.