Every September, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are an opportunity to slip a glance into exceptional places and discover all their secrets... From historic mansions to châteaux, churches and even some unusual places... every year, there's something for everyone.
Heritage Days 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France: Dates and Theme for This Year
Heritage Days return on the weekend of September 19 and 20, 2026, for their 43rd edition. Across Paris and Île-de-France, it's the perfect opportunity to explore free museums and castles, to visit locations open to the public on special occasions, to enjoy unconventional guided tours, and to take part in other exciting activities—all centered around the theme "Heritage at Risk." [Read more]
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris, the capital's historic and artistic monuments and landmarks are opening their doors (often free of charge) to let us in on their secrets. Don't miss this not-to-be-missed event, scheduled for the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025, on the theme of "Architectural Heritage". [Read more]
And the Maison de l'UNESCO is no exception to the rule! Located in the chic 7tharrondissement of Paris, the UNESCO headquarters will open its doors to the public on Saturday, September 20, 2025. This is your chance to learn more about the legendary UNESCO House, and rediscover its modern architecture, unique collection of works of art and Japanese garden!
This 42nd edition of the European Heritage Days is a unique opportunity to admire the masterpieces on display atUNESCO: masterpieces by Picasso, Miro, Moore, Chillida and Giacometti and an incredible fresco by street artist Vhils.
On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, UNESCO invites you to discover its landscaped gardens and the esplanade of works of art.
Saturday, September 20, from 12pm to 6pm
entrance: 7, place de Fontenoy - 75007 Paris
Discover in particular
The recently restored Japanese Garden designed by Isamu Noguchi
Tadao Andō's meditation space,
Square de la Tolérance, a masterpiece of landscape sculpture by Dani Karavan
The UNESCO Ecological Vegetable Garden.
The Piazza by landscape architect Burle Marx and the esplanade of modern art masterpieces by Miró, Calder, Moore, Vhils, Chillida...
An invitation to discover an exceptional landscaped heritage, in an architectural ensemble emblematic of Brutalist art in Paris.
Extend your visit with an exhibition dedicated to the Silk Roads, displayed on the UNESCO gates.
Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Dates and Opening Time
On September 20, 2025
Location
Unesco House
7 Place de Fontenoy
75007 Paris 7
Access
Metro line 6 "Cambronne" station, line 10 "Ségur" station
Prices
Free
Official website
fr.unesco.org
More information
Free admission, no reservation required
Heritage Days 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France: Dates and Theme for This Year
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris (75): full schedule of visits by arrondissement
