The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) is the unmissable annual event that takes place every September all over Europe! The concept behind this XXL cultural event? Over the course of a weekend, monuments, churches, museums, castles and other heritage treasures- including places that are usually closed to the public- open their doors to us, offering us a wonderful program of visits, often free of charge, and exceptional events for young and old alike! In the Paris region, you won't want to miss this opportunity to discover some of the finest heritage sites in the region!
If you’re on the Hauts-de-Seine side, get ready for this 43rd edition that offers a broad panorama of outings! Proof of it is the town of Bois-Colombes, where many tours await you across the weekend of September 20-21, 2025, to the delight of enthusiasts and the curious. This commune on the edge of Paris, not far from the La Défense district, unveils a fine program for the Heritage Days! There’s even enough to keep you busy for an entire day.
Heritage Days 2026: a visit to the Bois-Colombes air-raid shelter (92)
History and World War II enthusiasts will be able to enjoy Heritage Days on September 19 and 20, 2026, by visiting the Bois-Colombes air-raid shelter, open to visitors for this occasion. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: what’s on at Château des Tourelles in Bois-Colombes (92)
Heritage Days are just around the corner for the weekend of September 19–20, 2026, in Paris and Île-de-France. In Hauts-de-Seine, it’s time to rediscover the Château des Tourelles in Bois-Colombes. Check out the program! [Read more]
Heritage Days at the Chapelle Saint-Bernard in Bois-Colombes
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Heritage Days at École la Cigogne in Bois-Colombes
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Heritage Days at Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Church in Bois-Colombes
Guided tour of the Notre-Dame de Bon-Secours Church and a musical encounter with its organ
In July 1870, a chapel—an annex to the Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul church in Colombes—opened in the Bois de Colombes district. More than a year after the town gained independence, in 1897 the chapel became a parish church. The façade and the bell tower, but also most of the stained glass and the organ, stand as historical witnesses to the first church that was enlarged and renovated between 1924 and 1929. After an interior renovation of the building in 2011–2012, the organ, built by organ maker Ernest Béasse in 1904, is undergoing restoration.
A tour of Bois-Colombes’ oldest public building and its Béasse-Grenzing organ (restored and enlarged in 2023–2024) is proposed during the European Heritage Days.
Participation requirements: Access by reservation only and limited to 40 people per tour. Reservations open on September 7, 2026. Tour duration: about 1 hour 15 minutes. Free | Booking required - 01.41.19.83.48., https://www.bois-colombes.fr/ville-attractive/patrimoine-et-histoire/actualites/
Schedules: Saturday, September 19, 2026 – 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 2:30 PM to 3:45 PM
Heritage Days at Espace Schiffers, Bois-Colombes
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Heritage Days at the Bois-Colombes Town Hall
Exhibition "Life in Bois-Colombes During World War II (1939-1945)"
This exhibition aims to capture the lived experience of Bois-Colombes residents from 1939 to 1945. Less than two decades after the end of World War I, Bois-Colombiens are mobilized once again to face the German foe. After the armistice in June 1940, many become prisoners of war, reuniting with their families only in spring 1945. Those who stayed on the home front endure five years that are unusually upheaving. Some endure evacuation as early as September 1939, then, as the Wehrmacht advances, the mass exodus in June 1940. In the summer of 1940, daily life in Bois-Colombes slowly resumes, marked by requisitions by the German occupier, rationing measures, and from March 1942 the ever-present threat of aerial bombardment. Simultaneously, repressive actions against mainly ethnic groups and political opponents intensify, bringing about arbitrary arrests, internments, and deportations that can prove fatal. At the same time, Bois-Colombiens are requisitioned and sent to the Third Reich to work there, prompting new acts of resistance against both the occupier and the French state. The liberation of Bois-Colombes on August 25, 1944 opens the war’s final chapter, marked by the formation of a new municipal government, purge-era acts, and the difficult repatriation of deportees and prisoners.
Exhibition on view from 15/09 to 28/11/2026, Monday to Friday 8:30–12:00 and 13:30–17:30, Saturdays 8:30–12:00.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 08:30 ⤏ 12:00, 14:00 ⤏ 18:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 - 10:00 ⤏ 12:00, 14:00 ⤏ 18:00
Escape room "Scandal at the Refueling Point"
During World War II, many residents of Bois-Colombes faced severe food shortages. In 1942, some people devised schemes to make ends meet. Help us spot counterfeit ration tickets.
Participation conditions: Access by reservation only. Reservations open from September 7, 2026. Groups of up to 5–6 players. The game is suitable for children over 10 years old. Duration of the game: 45 minutes. - Free | Booking required - 01.41.19.83.48., https://bois-colombes.fr/ville-attractive/patrimoine-et-histoire/actualites/
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00–11:00, 11:00–12:00, 14:00–15:00, 15:00–16:00, 16:00–17:00, 17:00–18:00, 18:00–19:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00–11:00, 11:00–12:00, 14:00–15:00, 15:00–16:00, 16:00–17:00, 17:00–18:00, 18:00–19:00
Guided tour of the exhibition "The daily life of Bois-Colombians during World War II (1939–1945)"
Guided tour of the exhibition "The Everyday Life of Bois-Colombiens During the War 1939-1945"
This exhibition aims to capture the lived experience of Bois-Colombes residents between 1939 and 1945. Less than twenty years after the end of World War I, Bois-Colombiens were mobilised once again to confront the German foe. After the armistice in June 1940, many were taken prisoner, most reuniting with their families only in the spring of 1945. Those who stayed behind endured five years of upheaval. Some faced evacuation as early as September 1939, and then, with the approach of the Wehrmacht, an exodus in June 1940. In the summer of 1940, daily life in Bois-Colombes slowly resumed, marked by requisitions by the German occupier, rationing measures, and, from March 1942 onward, the threat of aerial bombardment. At the same time, repressive actions against mainly ethnic groups and political opponents grew, leading to arbitrary arrests, internment, and deportation that could prove fatal. Concurrently, Bois-Colombiens were requisitioned and sent to the Third Reich to work, triggering new resistance efforts against the occupier and the French state. The liberation of Bois-Colombes on 25 August 1944 ushered in the final phase of the war, characterized by the formation of a new municipal government, acts of purge, and the difficult return of deportees and prisoners.
The exhibition is on view from 15/09 to 28/11/2026, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm, Saturday from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.
Participation terms: Access strictly by reservation and limited to 15 people. Reservations open from September 7, 2026. Duration: about 1 hour — Free | Reservation required - 01.41.19.83.48., https://bois-colombes.fr/ville-attractive/patrimoine-et-histoire/actualites/
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:30–11:30, 14:30–15:30, 16:00–17:00
Conference on the History of International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF)
The conference will focus on the history of International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) and its Bois-Colombes production site.
In 1912, Albert Schwarz opened a French branch of the Dutch company Polak & Schwarz in Bois-Colombes (47 Rue Victor-Hugo), a firm that had been producing and selling fruit essences since 1880. Despite major challenges during World War II, the Bois-Colombes operation kept going and specialized in producing fragrances and raw materials for the perfume industry. In 1958, Polak & Schwarz merged with Van Ameringen-Haebler to form International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF), which designs and manufactures aroma materials, fragrance compositions for cosmetics or industrial uses (detergents, detergents, etc.), and aroma blends used in food products. The Bois-Colombes site, dedicated to research for aroma design, moved in 2005 to Neuilly-sur-Seine.
Participation conditions: Free admission, limited to 50 places. Duration: about 1h30. - Free
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Guided tour of the Bois-Colombes Town Hall
A tour of the town hall offers a chance to explore the building's architectural variety, visit the Municipal Council and wedding rooms, admire the Salvador Dalí engravings gracing the grand staircase, and even access spaces usually closed to the public, such as the bell tower.
Participation requirements: Access strictly by reservation and limited to 30 people per tour. Reservations open from September 7, 2026. Tour duration: about 1h15. Free | Reservation required - 01.41.19.83.48, https://bois-colombes.fr/ville-attractive/patrimoine-et-histoire/actualites/
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:30–11:45, 14:00–15:15, 15:30–16:45, 17:00–18:15
Heritage Days at the Maison des Anciens Combattants in Bois-Colombes
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Heritage Days at the Jean Monet Media Library in Bois-Colombes
Game: "130 Years of Bois-Colombes — The Quiz"
Who lived in Bois-Colombes? Where does the name of your street come from? On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, come test your knowledge of Bois-Colombes' history!
An intergenerational activity open to everyone
Participation requirements: Access by reservation only and limited to 20 participants. Reservations open from September 7, 2026. The game is open to children aged 8 and up. Duration of the game: about 1 hour. Free | Reservation required - 01.41.19.83.48, https://bois-colombes.fr/ville-attractive/patrimoine-et-histoire/actualites/
Schedule : Saturday, September 19, 2026 – 3:00 PM ⤏ 4:00 PM
Heritage Days with the association mieux se Déplacer à Bicyclette - Bois-Colombes branch
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Heritage Days at center 72 in Bois-Colombes
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Heritage Days at Parc des Bruyères in Bois-Colombes
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Heritage Days at the Smirlian sports complex in Bois-Colombes
Guided bike tour in Bois-Colombes
The Bois-Colombes chapter of the association Mieux se déplacer à bicyclette invites you on a ride through the city’s three neighborhoods. Featuring 10 stops, the route offers a chance to discover Bois-Colombes’ history and heritage.
Participation requirements: Access by reservation only, limited to 20 participants. Reservations open from September 7, 2026. Please bring a bike. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. - Free | Reservation required - https://www.bois-colombes.fr/ville-attractive/patrimoine-et-histoire/actualites/, 01.41.19.83.48.
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00–11:30 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00–11:30
Heritage Days at La Sauvegarde gymnasium in Bois-Colombes
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Heritage Days at the Salle Jean Renoir in Bois-Colombes
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Heritage Days: geocaching in Bois-Colombes
A playful Geocaching stroll in Bois-Colombes with the Geocaching app
Geocaching is a digital treasure hunt played via a mobile app on a smartphone using GPS. The goal: to find “geocaches” hidden all around the town!
This playful stroll through Bois-Colombes, offered by the City, lets you discover unusual or vanished spots and hear historical anecdotes while you have fun with family or friends.
To start exploring Bois-Colombes’ “geocaches,” download the free Geocaching app available on the App Store (iPhone) and Google Play (Android).
Participation requirements: Open access, required equipment: a GPS-enabled smartphone. - Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, 19 September 2026 – 10:00 to 18:00 | Sunday, 20 September 2026 – 10:00 to 18:00
Heritage Days, tours :
The Bois-Colombes digital circuit: "Les dessous du nord"
Using a smartphone, scan the QR code mounted on a lamp post near Jules-Ferry School and follow a short, five-stop stroll. Each stop features a motion-design animation that highlights the area’s heritage and local anecdotes. Curious visitors will discover Jules-Ferry School, the Schiffers Space, the Smirlian Sports Complex, Saint-Exupéry School, Jules-Ferry Square, and more.
Participation terms: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 10:00 ⤏ 18:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 - 10:00 ⤏ 18:00
Walking routes in Bois-Colombes’ town center
Two walking routes—roughly two hours for each loop—invite you to rediscover the town center of Bois-Colombes through its heritage and history.
These routes are freely accessible, supported by two illustrated leaflets featuring a map and a guide to the sites along the way. The leaflets are available at the town halls’ reception desks and at https://bois-colombes.fr/ville-attractive/patrimoine-et-histoire/3-quartiers-3-identites/
Participation conditions : Open access - Free | No reservation
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00–18:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00–18:00
Digital Circuit: "The Inside Scoop on Bois-Colombes' Town Centre"
With a smartphone, scan the QR code mounted on a lamppost at République Square and embark on a short, five-stop stroll. Each stage features a motion-design animation that highlights the area’s heritage and local anecdotes. Curious visitors can discover République Square, the city hall, Robert-Bain Avenue, and more.
Participation conditions: Free entry, required equipment: a smartphone with a QR code reader - Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10:00–18:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026, 10:00–18:00
Bois-Colombes’ digital circuit “The South’s Secrets”
With a smartphone, scan the QR code installed on a bollard on Rue du Capitaine-Guynemer (near the Green Promenade) and follow a short, five-stop stroll. Each stop features a motion-design animation about the heritage and anecdotes of the area. Curious visitors can thus discover the Green Promenade, Bruyères Park, the old air blower from the Hispano-Suiza factory, and more.
Conditions de participation : Free admission, equipment required: a smartphone with a QR code reader — Free | No booking required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00–18:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00–18:00
Walking routes in Bois-Colombes’ northern district
Two walking routes invite you to rediscover the northern district of Bois-Colombes through its heritage and history. They are open to everyone, thanks to two illustrated leaflets that include a map and a tour of the sites along the way.
The leaflets are available at the reception desks of the town halls and on https://bois-colombes.fr/ville-attractive/patrimoine-et-histoire/3-quartiers-3-identites/
Duration: about 2 hours for each route
Participation terms: Free admission - No reservation required
Hours : Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
A walking route through the southern neighborhood of Bois-Colombes
This walking route (about 2 hours) invites you to rediscover the southern district of Bois-Colombes through its history and heritage.
It is self-guided, thanks to an illustrated brochure that includes a map and descriptions of the sites along the route. The brochure is available at the town halls’ reception desks and at https://bois-colombes.fr/ville-attractive/patrimoine-et-histoire/3-quartiers-3-identites/
Participation requirements: Free access - No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Location
Bois-Colombes
bois-colombes
92270 Bois Colombes
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Official website
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