One of the season’s most anticipated cultural events is back. The Journées du Patrimoine return across Europe for the weekend of September 19–20, 2026. To mark the occasion, numerous museums, monuments, institutions and places normally closed to the public will open their doors to offer a rich, often free, program of new tours and activities. It’s the perfect occasion for enthusiasts and the curious alike to seize a cultural deal. The Journées du Patrimoine thus provide a compelling pretext for Paris and its region to reveal the secrets of its most iconic monuments and to introduce you to a more hidden facets of heritage.
And while the capital continues to draw the eye, the rest of the Île-de-France region surrounding it offers just as much. All around the City of Light, the Île-de-France area is brimming with heritage treasures worth exploring. In the Hauts-de-Seine, the city of Colombes, easily reachable by public transport, stands out as one of those towns where a rich lineup awaits during the Journées du Patrimoine. Below, you’ll find the detailed schedule of tours and activities!
Heritage Days 2026 at the Colombes Municipal Archives
A meeting between an archivist and a document conservator
Meet two key figures in preserving our written heritage: the archivist and the document restorer.
They will present archival documents drawn from the municipal archives collection.
Presented by the Archives and Heritage Valorisation Service and Filigrane.
Participation requirements: No reservation required; presentations every 30 minutes starting at 2:00 PM — Free | No reservations
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Heritage Days 2026 at the Bourse du Travail in Colombes
Visit to Colombes' Trade Union Hall
Visit to the Colombes Labour Exchange
Open-house days with an exhibition on the history of Labour Exchanges and a convivial moment (a meal with music).
Participation conditions: Free admission. No reservations required.
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Heritage Days 2026 at the Nature Center in Colombes
Discovering the Nature Center
Free-entry activities to discover the Nature Center, past and present: a family scavenger hunt, an exhibit of objects, documents and films, before-and-after photos, and honey tasting from the site's apiary …
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 2:30 PM–6:30 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026, 2:30 PM–6:30 PM
Workshop "Writing as in the era of Pierre de Salabert"
Inspired by your stroll through the Nature Center's garden, come pick up a pen and jot down your impressions on lined paper!
Conditions of participation : From age 7; walk-in during the allotted time slot – Free | No reservation required
Horaires : Saturday, September 19, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Workshop "Pottery as in Pierre de Salabert's Era"
Let your kids discover the joy of working with clay! Each of them will leave with their very own original creation.
Conditions de participation : Participation is open to children aged 5 and up; walk-in access during the designated time slot — free of charge | No reservations required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Ecological Management at the Nature Center
By Laurent Senftleben, head of the Urban Ecology Service in Colombes
Participation conditions: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
People of the Streets and the Woods
From tales to legends told by the people of Centre Nature, you’ll uncover its mysteries, forgotten anecdotes, remarkable characters, and the astonishing destiny of the Sichuan pepper plant, a silent witness to nearly a century of history. A poetic, initiatory journey into a world where animals still speak to humans, if only they take the time to listen.
By Théâtre du Kalam
Participation conditions: From 8 years old; free admission with recommended booking — Free | Booking required — centrenature@mairie-colombes.fr
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 7:00 PM ⤏ 8:30 PM
Engraving Workshop
Carve designs into reclaimed food-packaging bricks with a pointed tool, then ink them and press your creations onto paper using a pasta machine!
Participation requirements: From 5 years old; free access during the time slot - Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Heritage Days 2026 at Colombes’ Charles Aznavour Conservatory
Guided tour of the exhibition "20 and 90 Years: Two Milestones for a Conservatory"
This year, Colombes is celebrating one of its flagship cultural venues, a place that has sparked and trained countless residents in the art of music. Come discover its story, which began 90 years ago with the founding of a music school.
Conditions of participation: For information call 01 47 60 83 83 – Free
Hours : Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Heritage Days 2026 at Colombes Centre Station
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Heritage Days 2026 at Colombes' Stade Station
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Heritage Days 2026 at La Chapelle Saint-Etienne Saint-Henri in Colombes
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Heritage Days at Saint-Mina Saint Mercorios Coptic Orthodox Church in Colombes
The provided text contains only placeholders and no actual French content to translate. The HTML is identical:Guided tour of the Saint-Mina–Saint-Mercorious–Saint-Cyril Church
A Coptic parish on our doorstep
Discover the Coptic tradition, a living language and culture that descends from Pharaonic Egypt and has given rise to many Christian practices still influential in the West today.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Guided tours for Heritage Days 2026 in Colombes
There is no actual French text to translate here—the content consists of placeholder tags. The structure remains unchanged:Heritage Trail: Discovering the Fossés-Jean Quarter
Let’s discover this quintessential neighborhood born from Colombes’ postwar expansion. As we wander the streets, we’ll trace its history—from the ambitions of its architect, Marcel Roux, to its most recent transformations.
Meet at the Jacques-Chirac Space, 1 Jules Michelet Street.
By the Archives and Heritage Valorization Service
Participation requirements : Open to all audiences aged 11 and over - Free | Booking required - archives@mairie-colombes.fr, 01 47 60 81 28
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Live-action game: "Murder in the Village"
In the spirit of the famed detective game, try to crack the mystery of a crime committed in 1695 on the streets of Colombes by visiting checkpoints around the city.
By the Archives and Heritage Enhancement Service
Participation conditions: Recommended for ages 10 and up - Free | Booking required - 01 47 60 81 28, archives@colombes.fr
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 6:30 PM–8:00 PM, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Heritage Trail: "Art Deco on Our Facades"
Learn to spot, as you stroll the streets, the architectural and decorative hallmarks of this interwar art movement.
Participation requirements: Meeting point at 24 Rue Labouret; open to everyone aged 11 and up - Free | Booking required - archives@mairie-colombes.fr, 0147608128
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Heritage trail "The Memory of Petit-Colombes"
As part of the district’s redevelopment, a route tracing the area’s urban development.
Meeting point: 1 Rue de Metz.
Presented by the Archives and Heritage Valorisation Service in partnership with the Urban Renovation Service
Participation conditions: Open to everyone aged 11 and up - Free | Booking required - 01 47 60 81 28, archives@mairie-colombes.fr
Schedules: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Heritage Trail "From the Old Bell Tower to the New Church"
Tracing the bell tower’s history reveals the town’s rural roots and its inevitable push toward urbanization, which culminated in the destruction of the tower and its replacement by a boldly modern church.
Conditions de participation : Meet in front of the Old Bell Tower; open to all audiences aged 11 and up — Free. Reservations required — 01 47 60 81 28, archives@mairie-colombes.fr
Schedules: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Heritage Days 2026 on the Coulée Verte in Colombes
Photographic Exhibition: "A Stroll Through the Past of the Coulée Verte"
Across the 900-meter stretch of the route, you’ll learn how the former railway line known as the “Colombes spur” operated, thanks to panels placed at the key points.
Participation conditions: Open visit - Free | No reservation required
Opening hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 – 09:00 ⤏ 19:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 09:00 ⤏ 19:00
Discovery Rally, on Foot or by Bike
Several routes spread across the Boucle Nord de Seine territorial area, linking at least two municipalities. A scavenger-hunt-style game in which participants must solve riddles or win challenges tied to the region’s points of interest.
By the Boucle Nord de Seine Territorial Public Establishment and its partner Cocyclette
Participation conditions: Starting point in Colombes at 84 rue Félix Faure - Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 14:00–15:00, 16:00–17:00
Mediation and workshop "Discovering Street Art"
Exploring street art with a graffiti workshop on the Coulée Verte
Participation conditions: From 10 years old and up – Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Heritage Days 2026 at the Jacques Chirac Space in Colombes
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Heritage Days 2026 at the Françoise Giroud Media Library in Colombes
Workshop "Drawing with Light: Discovering the Pinhole" (8–10 years)
Pinhole workshop led by Colombian photographer Nathalie Seroux.
Participation requirements: Workshop limited to 8 children, in pairs — free
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Workshop "Drawing with Light: Discovering the Pinhole" (ages 12-14)
By the Colombian photographer Nathalie Seroux.
Participation conditions: Workshop limited to 8 children, in pairs — Free
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Heritage Days 2026 at the Jacques Prévert Media Library in Colombes
Conference: The City and Urban Environments — A Social World Captured by Photography
Using urban imagery, this lecture invites us to see city spaces as places of encounter, movement, inequality, and everyday invention. Streets, markets, transit, buildings, public spaces, and interstices become the settings where distinct forms of social life, social relations, and ways of living are laid bare.
By sociologist-turned-photographer François Cardi
Participation terms: Free | Reservation required - http://mediatheques.colombes.fr
Schedule: Friday, September 18, 2026 — 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Heritage Days 2026 at the synagogue, the Jewish Community Center
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Heritage Days 2026 at the Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul Church in Colombes
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Heritage Days 2026 on the forecourt of the Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul Church in Colombes
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Heritage Days 2026 at Lagravère Park in Colombes
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Heritage Days 2026 at Colombes City Hall
Roaring Twenties gala at City Hall
Closing ball "Roaring Twenties" at the Town Hall.
Musical entertainment featuring the band Octave and Anatole.
Dance lessons and demonstrations.
Participation conditions: Free of charge | Reservation required - 01 47 60 81 28, archives@mairie-colombes.fr
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Heritage Days 2026 to take place at Memorial Square in Colombes
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Heritage Days 2026 at Avant-Seine in Colombes
Behind the Scenes at Avant-Seine
L’Avant Seine invites you to peek behind the curtain and explore the theatre’s backstage. The tour will be led in French and in French Sign Language (LSF) for Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences.
Participation requirements: From age 6 - Free | Booking required - http://lavant-seine.com, 0156050076
Times: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 11:00 to 12:00
Treasure hunt: "Panic by the Seine"
Someone slipped into the theater and stole Avant Seine’s “servante”—the lantern that stays lit on stage to keep the venue’s spirit alive so the ghosts can perform at night. We must recover it, at all costs!
An opportunity to explore the theater’s backstage with the family.
Adapted for children aged 7 to 11.
The tour is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Participation requirements: Free | Reservation required - 01 56 05 00 76, http://www.lavant-seine.com
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 2:30 PM–3:30 PM
Heritage Days 2026 at the Yves-du-Manoir Departmental Stadium in Colombes
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Heritage Days 2026 at Pylone, the Colombes-based company
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Heritage Days 2026 at Ad Luminem Gallery in Colombes
Exhibition "The Ice Path: Engravings"
Graduating from the Estienne School of Engraving, Jeanne Romano-Cotelli has built a universe centered on landscapes and wild spaces, hovering between poetry and irony. In July 2024, she left for an artistic residency in Greenland aboard the Knut, a small sailboat that has become a floating studio. From this immersion emerges a series of engravings inspired by the ice, the light, and the silence of the High North.
Terms of participation: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 11:00 ⤏ 19:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 - 11:00 ⤏ 19:00
Heritage Days 2026 at the Veterans’ Home in Colombes
Colombes Exhibition 1939-1945: Life in a Period of Risk.
By the Veterans Association
Participation requirements: Free of charge
Hours: Saturday, 19 September 2026 – 14:00–18:00 | Sunday, 20 September 2026 – 14:00–18:00
Heritage Days 2026 at the Colombes Municipal Museum of Art and History
Open House: the Museum, Its Exhibition, Its Collections
Free admission to the art collections and to the exhibits tracing the history of the city.
Final days of the [Résident] exhibition, inviting you to explore the creative, witty, and sensitive world of comic book author Gilles Rochier.
In partnership with Palais des Thés for a tasting session.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Concert: "Ten years, ten concerts across the city"
For its 10th anniversary, the M'Eloydies choir will stage 10 concerts in 10 different venues across the city.
Participation guidelines : Reservation recommended - Free | Reservation required - 01 47 86 38 85, musee@mairie-colombes.fr
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 16:30 to 17:30
Meet-and-greet, workshop, book signing
Last day of the [Resident] exhibition: a comics workshop with author Gilles Rochier, the awarding of the comics contest prizes, and the official unveiling of panels depicting various sites in Colombes, created by Gilles Rochier.
Partnership with the bookshop "Au pays des livres"
How to participate: Free admission | Reservation required - 01 47 86 38 85, musee@mairie-colombes.fr
Timings: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Heritage Days 2026 on the Human Rights Esplanade in Colombes
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Heritage Days 2026 at the Charles Péguy Footbridge in Colombes
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Heritage Days 2026 at Henri Neveu Square in Colombes
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Heritage Days 2026 at Edgar Quinet Square in Colombes
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Heritage Days 2026 at the Red Carpet Hall in Colombes
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Heritage Days 2026 at Amiot Tennis Club in Colombes
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Heritage Days 2026 at MicroFolie in Colombes
Kids' Workshop: "Photo Embroidery"
Join us to pick up a few embroidery stitches to embellish reproductions of old photographs and give them a new lease on life!
Participation requirements: For children aged 6 to 12 – Free | Booking required - http://mediatheques.colombes.fr
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Mini-conference "Heritage at Risk"
This format, which blends a mini-lecture with a playful, interactive twist, invites you to take a deep dive into our shared heritage — a heritage that is all too often at risk.
Participation requirements: Free | Booking required - http://mediatheques.colombes.fr
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 3:00 PM ⤏ 3:45 PM
Adult Workshop: Embroidering on a Photo
Although embroidery is best known on fabric, it fits just as well on paper! Come embellish reproductions of old photographs with a variety of embroidery stitches to give them light, color, humor—and a new lease on life.
Participation requirements: Free | Booking required - http://mediatheques.colombes.fr
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
This page may contain AI-assisted elements, more information here.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Location
City of Colombes
ville de colombes
92700 Colombes
Route planner
Accessibility info
Official website
www.colombes.fr
