The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are a not-to-be-missed event for enthusiasts and the curious alike. Over the course of a weekend, museums, monuments, castles and other sites usually inaccessible to the public are put under the spotlight! For the occasion, they offer a fabulous program of visits, often free of charge, as well as events for all ages. An original way to discover the treasures of our heritage.
This cultural event takes place all across Europe, and as you might expect, Paris and its Île-de-France region are of course part of the program! For its 43rd edition, join us on the weekend of September 19 and 20, 2026. Whether you’re looking to discover an exciting lineup near you or to explore the treasures of the Île-de-France, why not take a side trip to the Hauts-de-Seine? It’s timely, because on the doorstep of Paris, the town of Asnières-sur-Seine is waiting with a rich program of tours! You’ll have plenty to keep you busy all day while uncovering cultural treasures that are sometimes still little known!
Journées du Patrimoine 2026: Step inside the Villa des Roses in Asnières-sur-Seine
On 19 and 20 September 2026, take part in the Journées du Patrimoine to discover Villa des Roses, an elegant 19th‑century residence where the worlds of the circus, artists, and Île-de-France heritage converge. [Read more]
Heritage Days at Saint-Charles Chapel in Asnières-sur-Seine
Discovery of the Suret organ in Saint-Charles Chapel
As part of the “Peril” theme, join us to discover the Suret organ in the Saint-Charles Chapel.
Participation conditions: Limited to 10 people - Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 - 5:00 PM ⤏ 5:30 PM, 5:30 PM ⤏ 6:00 PM
Heritage Days at Sainte-Geneviève Church in Asnières-sur-Seine
A musical tour of the two organs
Audition, a musical tour around the Abbey organ: visitors will have the chance to climb into the gallery and explore the instrument owned by the city, which has hosted prestigious organists since 2002. Guests can uncover how it works from the inside, its history, and the restorations and enlargements completed in 2019 by organ builder Saverio Girotto. Those who wish can also try their hand at the organ, regardless of experience, or have a first go at playing it.
This instrument, unusually distinctive, offers musical possibilities that are truly unique.
Indeed, it was restored and expanded in 2019, and in 2021 an organ chest (petit organ) was added, acquired by the association Les Amis de l’Orgue de Sainte-Geneviève. It sits on the floor and is mobile.
The organ chest, also known as the positive, can operate independently for a second organist, but can also be connected to the gallery organ to be played together, controlled from above or below by a single organist. It then serves a bit like a third keyboard, though positioned at a distance.
Layout of the Abbey organ (two manuals, pedalboard, gallery):
Great Organ: 16’ Bourdon, 8’ Montre, 8’ Salicional, 8’ Bourdon, 8’ Harmonic Flute, 4’ Prestant, Full Principals (3–5 ranks), 8’ Trumpet, 4-rank Cornet (Récit), 16’ Bassoon (Récit), 8’ Bassoon (Récit).
Expressive stop: 8’ Cor de Nuit, 8’ Violoncello, 8’ Voix Céleste, 4’ Flute, 2’2/3 Nazard, Octave, Piccolo, 16’ Bassoon, 8’ Bassoon, 8’ Hautbois Bassoon, 8’ Trumpet, 4’ Clairon, 8’ Voix humaine, 4-rank Cornet.
Pedal: 32’ Subbass, 16’ Bourdon (Great), 16’ Soubasse, 8’ Flute, 4’ Flute (extension of Fl.8’), 16’ Génévie (Bombarde), 8’ Trumpet, 4’ Clairon (Great), 16’ Bassoon (Récit), 8’ Bassoon (Récit), 4’ Bassoon (Récit).
Couplers: Récit/Great; Great/Pedal; Récit/Pedal; Récit/Great 16’; Récit/Great 4’; Récit/Pedal 4’.
Trembling: Human voice tremulant; General tremulant.
Combinator: 2000 combinations, including 1000 with locking option.
Audio teaser link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGawHshbebA
Layout of Saverio Girotto’s 2021 positive (the chest organ on the floor, mobile):
Fundamental 8’, Flute 4’, Flute 2’, Nasard tops 2’2/3, Nasard bass 2’2/3, Tierce 1’3/5
Tremulant
An electronic enclosure is arranged to communicate with the console of the Abbey gallery organ.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 4:30 PM–5:45 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026, 4:30 PM–5:45 PM
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Location
Asnières-sur-Seine
asnières sur seine
92600 Asnieres sur Seine
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Official website
asnieres-sur-seine.fr
