Heritage Days 2026 at Saint-Sulpice Church in Paris, the program

Every year, the season of Heritage Days sparks excitement as the event returns, offering a chance to discover numerous monuments and museums in a new light, thanks to guided tours and activities for all — and free!

For the 43rd edition of Europe’s Heritage Days in Paris, the Saint-Sulpice Church opens its doors and its mysteries to visitors with brand-new tours on September 19 and 20, 2026.

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Located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, this church has been listed as a historic monument since 1915. Although construction began in 1646, it took almost two centuries to complete in 1870. It was here that Victor Hugo and his wife, Adèle Foucher, were married. It's the largest church in Paris and one of the most famous, emblematic of the Saint-Germain district.

Built on a small medieval sanctuary, the church's elegant classicalarchitecture is a sight to behold. It contains numerous works of art, including murals by Eugène Delacroix, a large Cavaillé-Coll organ and an astronomical gnomon.

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Program for the 2026 Heritage Days at Saint-Sulpice Church in Paris:

• Self-guided tour of Saint-Sulpice Church

  Saint-Sulpice Church will be open to visitors with free admission, outside Sunday morning services. Visiting materials will be available to the public, including a brochure in eight languages and the smartphone audio guide Les Pierres parlent.

  Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required

  Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 1:00 PM to 7:30 PM

• Guided tours of the restored chapels at Saint-Sulpice Church

  ### For European Heritage Days 2026, come and discover the restored chapels of Saint-Sulpice Church!

  ### The tour will take you through all the restored chapels of Saint-Sulpice, with the pinnacle being the recently completed wall paintings in the transepts.

  The church’s mural masterpieces from the 18th and 19th centuries will be showcased by the heritage curator in charge of the building, through a selection of recently restored chapels: a chance to explore a roster of artists and major restoration projects!

  Find the registration link for this event:

  https://www.paris.fr/evenements/jep-2026-visites-des-chapelles-restaurees-de-l-eglise-saint-sulpice-112720

  Conditions of participation: Limited to 30 participants - advance booking required | Free - https://www.paris.fr/evenements/jep-2026-visites-des-chapelles-restaurees-de-l-eglise-saint-sulpice-112720

  Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 9:30–10:30, 11:00–12:00

• Guided Tours of Saint-Sulpice Church

  Free guided tours of Saint-Sulpice Church will be offered during European Heritage Days, with exclusive access to several chapels that are usually off-limits to the public.

  Participation requirements: Free entry - Free | No reservation needed

  Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00–11:00, 11:00–12:00, 14:30–15:30, 15:30–16:30, 16:30–17:30 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 14:30–15:30, 17:30–18:30

• Overview of the Chapel of the Angels at Saint-Sulpice

  The Chapel of the Angels at Saint-Sulpice Church, famed for its murals by Eugène Delacroix, will be opened to the public during European Heritage Days.

  Participation conditions: Free admission - No reservations required

  Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 11:00 to 12:00

• Overview of the Saint-Sulpice Church Gnomon

  Introducing the gnomon at Saint-Sulpice Church, a precision instrument installed in the building in 1743 by the Paris Observatory’s astronomers, with the blessing of the parish priest.

  Participation conditions: Free - Free | No reservation required

  Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

• The Organs of Saint-Sulpice

  An overview of the timbres of the Cavaillé-Coll grand organ by Sophie-Véronique Cauchefer-Choplin, the organist-in-residence.

  Participation terms: Free entry - No charge | No reservation required

  Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM