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 in the area Hauts-de-Seine, get ready for the 42nd edition, which will reveal a vast panorama of outings! The town of Bois-Colombes is a case in point, with a wide range of visits awaiting you throughout the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025, to the delight of enthusiasts and the curious. This commune, located at the gateway to Paris, not far from the La Défense district, has a great Heritage Days program in store for you! There's even plenty to keep you busy for a whole day.
Heritage Days: exceptional visit to the Bois-Colombes air-raid shelter (92)
History buffs and WWII enthusiasts will be able to take advantage of the Heritage Days on September 20 and 21, 2025, with an exceptional visit to the Bois-Colombes air-raid shelter. We tell you all about it! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025 program at Château des Tourelles in Bois-Colombes (92)
The Journées du Patrimoine will be held on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025, in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. In Hauts-de-Seine, it's time to (re)discover the Château des Tourelles in Bois-Colombes. Discover the program! [Read more]
Heritage Days at the Chapelle Saint-Bernard in Bois-Colombes
The Saint-Bernard chapel was awarded the "Patrimoine du XXe siècle" label in 2013. Inaugurated in 1965, it is the work of architect Henri Pottier, who also built housing and a swimming pool in Colombes. Pottier's architectural choices gave Saint-Bernard church a certain originality, with a circular layout - the only example of its kind in the Paris region.
Self-guided tour with presentation leaflet available
Heritage Days at École la Cigogne in Bois-Colombes
In June 1940, in the midst of the French army's debacle, a handful of Hispano-Suiza employees were assigned to watch over the Bois-Colombes plant. They need your help to preserve the industrial genius of this flagship of French aeronautics.
A visit to the former Hispano-Suiza wind tunnel will provide an opportunity to learn about the history of the company, the workings of the wind tunnel, the transformation of the former wind tunnel into a school, and the development of the Bruyères district.
A former employee of the Hispano-Suiza plant will be on hand to talk about his career with the company.
Hispano-Suiza... a plant that was the pride of Bois-Colombiens for almost a century! What's behind this emblematic stork badge? From the golden age of this industry with its extraordinary know-how, to the struggle of its craftsmen in love with their trade, let yourself be carried on the wing of the Stork and follow its "Cigognards"! A theatrical stroll that pays tribute to the industry's jewel through the words of those who made its history.
Heritage Days at Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Church in Bois-Colombes
In July 1870, a chapel was opened in the Bois de Colombes district, as an annex to the Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul church in Colombes. More than a year after the town's independence, in 1897, the chapel became a parish church. The façade and bell tower, as well as most of the stained glass windows and the organ, bear witness to the history of the first church, which was enlarged and renovated between 1924 and 1929. Following interior renovation of the building in 2011-2012, the organ, built by organ builder Ernest Béasse in 1904, is currently being restored.
An opportunity to discover Bois-Colombes' oldest public building and its Béasse-Grenzing organ (restored and enlarged in 2023-2024) is offered during the European Heritage Days. On Saturday, September 20, participants can continue their visit by attending a lecture on the organ's 2025-2026 season at the Salle Jean-Renoir.
Heritage Days at Espace Schiffers, Bois-Colombes
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Heritage Days at the Bois-Colombes Town Hall
Participants in the "Crimes in Bois-Colombes" tour are invited to solve crimes committed in the town in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The tour, with commentary, is organized by the Association des Amis de l'histoire de Colombes, Bois-Colombes et La Garenne-Colombes, and focuses on the murders that made headlines in the past.
Length of visit: approx. 1h30.
Complementing the exhibition on the gates of the Parc des Bruyères, this documentary film, based on 15 personal accounts, looks at the changes that have taken place in the Bruyères district over the past 30 years, in particular the departure of the Hispano-Suiza company and the development of a new district housing both residential and service sector businesses.
A visit to the town hall will give you the opportunity to explore the building's architectural diversity, discover the council and marriage rooms, admire Salvador Dalí's engravings on the main staircase, and gain access to areas usually closed to the public, such as the campanile.
Heritage Days at the Maison des Anciens Combattants in Bois-Colombes
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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
Through illustrations (mainly photos and plans), this exhibition will evoke the changes experienced by the Bruyères district since the middle of the 19th century. The district has undergone several metamorphoses: originally a rural area, it became an industrial site during the 19th century, and was finally transformed into a residential and service-sector district.
To complement the exhibition, a documentary film, based on 15 personal accounts of the departure of Hispano-Suiza and the development of the Bruyères district, can be viewed at the town hall.
Heritage Days at the Smirlian sports complex in Bois-Colombes
Members of the Bois-Colombes branch of the Mieux se déplacer à bicyclette association are offering a tour of the town's 3 districts. Punctuated by 10 stops, this tour will be an opportunity to learn more about the history and heritage of Bois-Colombes.
Meeting point: Smirlian gymnasium forecourt.
Heritage Days at La Sauvegarde gymnasium in Bois-Colombes
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Heritage Days at the Salle Jean Renoir in Bois-Colombes
François Gobillard, president of the Association des amis de l'orgue de Notre-Dame de Bon-Secours, will give a talk on the theme of the 2025/2026 organ season: the art of transcription.
Since the Baroque era, composers have been in the habit of transcribing their own works or those of their contemporaries from instrumental or orchestral ensembles to the keyboard. The organ, an instrument-orchestra in its own right, is marvelously suited to the rendering of these transcriptions, which you will hear, during the 2025/2026 season, under the fingers of three organists with an international reputation in this type of repertoire.
On Saturday 20 and Sunday 21/09, participants can discover the organ and the building that houses it, the church of Notre-Dame de Bon-Secours, during a guided tour (4pm, duration: approx. 1h15).
Heritage Days: Geocaching Adventure in Bois-Colombes
Geocaching is a digital treasure hunt that uses a mobile application on a smartphone and GPS. The aim is to find "geocaches" hidden all over the town!
This fun way of exploring Bois-Colombes, proposed by the town council, allows you to discover unusual or forgotten places and historical anecdotes, while having fun with family and friends.
To discover Bois-Colombes' "geocaches", download the free "Géocaching" application from Apple Store (iPhone) and Play store (Android).
Heritage Days, tours :
Using your smartphone, scan the QR code installed on a bollard at the Jules-Ferry school and let yourself be guided along a short 5-stage walk. Each one features a motion design animation on the site's heritage and anecdotes. Visitors can discover the Jules-Ferry school, the Espace Schiffers, the Smirlian sports complex, the Saint-Exupéry school, the Place Jules-Ferry, etc.
Two walking trails (each lasting around 2 hours) enable visitors to rediscover Bois-Colombes town center through its heritage and history.
The tours are open to the public, and are accompanied by two illustrated leaflets containing a map and a presentation of the areas they cover. The leaflets are available from town hall reception desks and at [https](https://www.bois-colombes.fr/).
Using your smartphone, scan the QR code installed on a bollard at Place de la République, and let yourself be guided along a short 5-stage walk. Each one features a motion design animation on the heritage and anecdotes of the area. Curious visitors can discover the Place de la République, Hôtel de Ville, Avenue Robert-Bain and more.
Using your smartphone, scan the QR code installed on a bollard on rue du Capitaine-Guynemer (near the Promenade Verte) and let yourself be guided along a short 5-stage walk. Each stage features a motion-design animation on the local heritage and anecdotes. Curious visitors can discover the Promenade verte, the Parc des Bruyères, the former wind tunnel of the Hispano-Suiza factory, etc.
Two walking trails enable you to rediscover the northern district of Bois-Colombes through its heritage and history. The routes are freely accessible, thanks to two illustrated leaflets containing a map and a presentation of the areas they cover.
The leaflets are available from town hall reception desks and at [https](https://www.bois-colombes.fr/).
Duration: approx. 2 hours for each tour
This walking tour (duration: approx. 2 hours) allows you to rediscover the southern district of Bois-Colombes through its history and heritage.
The walk is free of charge, thanks to an illustrated leaflet including a map and a presentation of the areas covered. The leaflet is available from town hall reception desks and at [https](https://www.bois-colombes.fr/).
Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Location
Bois-Colombes
bois-colombes
92270 Bois Colombes
Official website
www.bois-colombes.fr
