Heritage Days 2026: Explore the Church of the Holy Trinity in Paris

The Church of the Holy Trinity opens its doors during Heritage Days on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Reserve your visit slot without delay—spaces are limited.

Paris is brimming with architectural treasures, and the capital’s churches are no exception! For this 43rd edition of the Heritage Days, most venues will open their doors over the weekend of September 19–20 to share their stories with you. A case in point is the Church of the Holy Trinity, which will be offering guided tours on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

These visits are a little special, since they involve a tour of the work in progress on the main facade. Built between 1861 and 1867 by architect Théodore Ballu during the Second Empire. At 30 meters high (65 meters with the bell tower), it was designed to be seen from theOpéra Garnier. The church was consecrated well after its construction, in 1913, and was also listed as a historic monument in 1977, before being classified in January 2016.

The church is best known as the site of funeral services for famous composers such as Rossini, Hector Berlioz, and George Bizet. During the Heritage Days, the site opens its doors to give visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the ongoing restoration effort. This tour offers a unique opportunity to understand the process and significance of this work. Visitors will have the chance to meet the craftspeople involved in the project, especially the stonemasons, who will share insights into their craft.

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The 2026 Heritage Days program at the Church of the Holy Trinity:

JEP 2026: Restoration of the Church of the Holy Trinity
### For European Heritage Days 2026, come visit the Church of the Holy Trinity!

Since 2018 and continuing through 2026, scaffolding covers the bell tower of the Church of the Holy Trinity and the two adjacent lantern towers from ground level to the very top, standing 67 meters high. The aim: to clean, replace damaged stones, and restore the façade in full. Discover this large-scale restoration, essential to this landmark church built in the 1860s.
Participation conditions: Limited to 18 people, the ticketing link will go live in the first half of September - Reservations required - https://www.paris.fr/evenements/jep-2026-restauration-de-l-eglise-de-la-sainte-trinite-115211
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00 to 11:00