Calling all curious minds and art-and-history enthusiasts: one of the season’s most anticipated cultural events is returning to the Île-de-France region! The Heritage Days invite you to the weekend of September 19–20, 2026 for an exceptional program spanning often-free tours and brand-new activities hosted at some of the capital’s most treasured sites. Dozens of cultural venues are taking part: monuments, museums, churches, institutions, gardens and even places typically closed to the public that you wouldn’t usually access!
In Paris and Île-de-France, a high-octane program is in the works. While the capital often remains the epicenter for these events, the Heritage Days also offer a chance to explore hidden corners of the regional scenery. Right on Paris’s doorstep and just a metro ride away, the city of Issy-les-Moulineaux, in the Hauts-de-Seine, is among those history-rich spots worth a detour thanks to a broad program of tours and activities. So, ready to uncover the treasures of the inner suburbs? Check out the details for this 43rd edition.
Journées du Patrimoine 2026 : activities at the Playing Card Museum in Issy-les-Moulineaux (92)
The Musée de la Carte à Jouer, based in Issy-les-Moulineaux in the Hauts-de-Seine, opens its doors with a special program on September 19 and 20, 2026. Here is the full lineup for this new edition of the season’s major cultural rendezvous! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026 at Domaine de la Reine Margot in Issy-les-Moulineaux (92): schedule
Heritage Days are also taking place in Hauts-de-Seine. In Issy-les-Moulineaux, the Domaine de la Reine Margot unveils a special program for this weekend of September 19–20, 2026. Here’s what you need to know. [Read more]
Visit Jean Dubuffet's Figure Tower for free during Heritage Days 2026.
Heritage Days are back on September 19 and 20, 2026, with a wealth of cultural tips and deals across Paris and Île-de-France. It’s the perfect time to take advantage of free tours of the Tour aux Figures! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026 at the National Archives Center of the Church of France in Issy-les-Moulineaux
Exhibition on the Prisoners of War Return Pilgrimage (Lourdes, 1946)
Eight decades ago, tens of thousands of prisoners of war returned from the stalags and Oflags for a grand pilgrimage to Lourdes. It became known as the Pilgrimage of the Return. The event was organized by Father Jean Rodhain, founder of the General Chaplaincy for Prisoners of War, whose mission was to provide spiritual support to the inmates. It was during this pilgrimage that Secours Catholique was born.
This unprecedented exhibition will be staged, exceptionally, on the occasion of the European Heritage Days. The 29 panels trace in image the work of this prisoners’ chaplaincy and the Return Pilgrimage. They will be complemented by archival items on display in the vitrines.
Finally, as every year, issues of the newspapers Cœurs vaillants and des Âmes vaillantes will be on show and available for consultation.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 to 18:00
Guided tour of the National Archives Center of the Church of France
Guided tours of the church’s archive stores will be offered to visitors roughly every half hour. They will be able to wander through archive storage areas that are normally closed to the public. The routes will be led by the archivists themselves.
Visitors will learn what contemporary archives of the Catholic Church in France are and how the archivists work. Some records will be displayed and explained during the tour.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 to 18:00
Heritage Days 2026 at Chemin des Vignes in Issy-les-Moulineaux
Guided tours along the Vineyard Path
Once the largest wine-producing region in France, the vineyards of Île-de-France nearly vanished in the 19th century. After World War II, a quiet revival of local vines often sprang from associations or municipalities eager to rekindle their heritage and strengthen community ties. At Le Chemin des Vignes, the first vines (Chardonnay and Pinot Beurot) were planted in 1989, and the first harvest took place in 1992. Traditionally, the harvest is entrusted to CM2 pupils. Vineyard maintenance is carried out by the members of the Confrérie de Saint-Vincent.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00–11:00, 11:30–12:30
Heritage Days 2026 at Issy Cemetery
Self-guided tour of Issy Cemetery and its monuments
A brochure available at the cemetery reception will help you locate the most notable graves and monuments on the grounds.
Participation conditions: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 – 08:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 08:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
Heritage Days 2026 at the Crayeres des Montquartiers in Issy-les-Moulineaux
Self-guided tour of the Crayères des Montquartiers
Chemin des Montquartiers sits at 141 Avenue de Verdun. A short climb leads to the entrance of the chalk quarries, set off by imposing vaulted galleries stretching across several levels. Opened in 1826, the Bibille et Fayard quarries were originally used for lime production and Meudon white. Since 1995 they have served as wine cellars, safeguarding more than a million bottles.
Participation conditions: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Guided tours of the Montquartiers Crayères
The Chemin des Montquartiers sits at 141 Avenue de Verdun. After a short climb you reach the entrance to the chalk quarries, a labyrinth of imposing vaulted galleries spread across multiple levels. Opened in 1826, the Bibille et Fayard quarries were originally used to manufacture lime and Meudon white. Since 1995 they have been repurposed as wine caves, housing more than a million bottles.
Participation requirements: Free of charge | Reservation required - 01 41 23 87 00
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 11:00 to 12:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 11:00 to 11:30, 12:00 to 12:30
Heritage Days 2026 at the Armenian Apostolic Church of Saint Mary in Issy-les-Moulineaux
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The 2026 Heritage Days at Notre-Dame des Pauvres Church in Issy-les-Moulineaux
Self-guided tour of the Church of Our Lady of the Poor
Noted for its innovative architectural design at the Sacred Art Exhibition of 1953, the church houses a striking collection of abstract stained glass by painter Léon Zack. An historical booklet is available on site.
Participation conditions: Free | No reservation
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 2:00 PM ⤏ 6:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 - 2:00 PM ⤏ 6:00 PM
Guided tour of the Church of Our Lady of the Poor
The church, praised for its groundbreaking architectural design at the Sacred Art Salon in 1953, houses a fine collection of abstract stained-glass works by painter Léon Zack.
Participation terms: Free of charge | No reservation required
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 5:00–6:00 PM
Heritage Days 2026 at Sainte-Lucie Church in Issy-les-Moulineaux
Guided tour of Saint Lucy's Church
The Church of Sainte-Lucie was built in 1937 as part of the Cardinal Works, by architect Charles Venner (1890-1981), a specialist in religious architecture. It comprises a single nave topped by a pointed-arch vault, which since 1949 has been adorned with beautiful stained glass by Paris-based master glazier J. Pelletier. Guided tours are offered by the Pôle BEL.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Heritage Days 2026 at Saint-Etienne Church in Issy-les-Moulineaux
Oscar Pineda delivers a standout recital on the church's historic organ
The BEL Hub presents an exceptional organ concert by Oscar Pineda, the organist-in-residence at Issy-les-Moulineaux.
The organ of Saint-Etienne Church, built between 1634 and 1645, was crafted and installed in 1876 by the Cavaillé-Coll organ factory. It underwent a restoration in 2013.
Participation terms: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guided tour of Saint-Etienne Church
Built between 1634 and 1645 in the heart of the old medieval village, the recently restored church houses works and art objects protected as historic monuments, including one of the oldest Romanesque tympans in Île-de-France. This guided tour is offered by the Pôle BEL.
Participation terms: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Heritage Days 2026 at the Andrée Chedid Space in Issy-les-Moulineaux
Have your portrait taken and discover the Afghan box (Afghan box)
Right as the 200th anniversary of photography is being celebrated, and especially during these European Heritage Days, the Isséenne association Zoom92130 marks 70 years in existence. In addition to numerous exhibitions, the association invites you to have your portrait taken with an Afghan box (Afghan box).
Participation conditions: Free | Reservation required - espace-andree.chedid@clavim.asso.fr
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Heritage Days 2026 at the Issy-les-Moulineaux heliport
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Heritage Days 2026 at the Le Vaisseau Faculty of Law in Issy-les-Moulineaux
Guided Tours of the Faculty of Law “The Vessel”
This “shipwreck,” surrounded by aquatic greenery, juxtaposes its rugged exterior with the subtle play of light from a refined interior design. It was designed by Jean Nouvel and opened in 1992. Since then it has housed a Law School outpost of the Institut Catholique de Lille.
Participation requirements: Free | Booking required - 01 41 23 87 00
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 ⤏ 11:00, 11:30 ⤏ 12:30
Heritage Days 2026 at Fort d’Issy, Issy-les-Moulineaux
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Heritage Days 2026 at the future Issy-les-Moulineaux station
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Heritage Days 2026 at the Issy Val-de-Seine railway station
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Heritage Days 2026 at Corentin Celton Hospital in Issy-les-Moulineaux
Exhibition "Corentin Celton: A Life of Commitment (1901-1943)"
On February 15, 1945, the Petite-Ménages hospice in Issy-les-Moulineaux was renamed Corentin-Celton in honor of the Resistance fighter executed by the German army at Mont-Valérien on December 29, 1943. A caregiver, a militant union organizer, a stretcher-bearer in the army, and then a Resistance fighter, follow the life of this man—from his youth in Douarnenez to the prisons of Vichy and the German bullets—through unpublished documents.
Participation terms: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Have your portrait taken and discover the Afghan box (Afghan box)
Just as the bicentennial of photography is being marked, especially during these European Heritage Days, the Issy-les-Moulineaux association Zoom92130 celebrates 70 years of existence. Beyond a program of numerous exhibitions, the association invites you to have your portrait taken with an Afghan box (afghan box). Everyone is welcome to discover the setup, though only a few time slots will be available for having your photo taken.
Participation requirements: Free | Booking required - 0141238700
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Educational farm with the Issy Sheepfolds team (hospital garden)
Discover the educational farm, an urban farm open to the city year-round (except during winter) nestled in the hospital gardens. You can meet sheep and rabbits and ask your questions about the animals and this project, inaugurated last May, to the team from Bergeries d'Issy.
Participation terms: Free of charge | No reservation required
Hours: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Guided tour of Corentin-Celton Hospital
Today, Corentin-Celton Hospital stands as one of Europe’s leading rehabilitation centers and a unique geriatric facility in France. It embodies Napoléon III–era hospital architecture, featuring the Saint-Sauveur chapel in neo-Romanesque style by architect Marcellin Vera (viewable from the outside only) and the arcaded galleries that frame the courtyards. After this nod to history, the tour ends with a look at the logistics services and the modern hospital’s technical platforms.
Conditions de participation : Free of charge | Booking required - 0141238700
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Trio Lunae in Concert (piano and transverse flutes), followed by a reception in Feuchères Hall
Three Japanese artists from the Trio Lunae—Yoko Nakamoto (piano), Mika Takeuji (flute) and Aki Fujitami (flute)—team up for a classical music program in the Feuchères Hall at the hospital.
Conditions of participation: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Heritage Days 2026 at the Issy-les-Moulineaux Town Hall
Open, self-guided tour of Issy-les-Moulineaux Town Hall
Opened in 1895 in a sumptuous 18th-century townhouse designed by architect E.-L. Boullée, the Town Hall was completely refurbished in 1994. It now houses a recreated 18th-century salon, Belle Époque painted and sculpted decorations, and a multimedia room.
Conditions de participation : Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 9:00–12:00, 2:00–5:00 PM
Guided tour of Issy-les-Moulineaux Town Hall
Established in 1895 in a grand house built in the 18th century by architect E.-L. Boullée, the Hôtel de Ville was completely redesigned in 1994. It now houses a recreated 18th-century salon, Belle Époque-painted and sculpted interiors, and a multimedia room.
Participation conditions: Free | Reservation required - 01 41 23 87 00
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Heritage Days 2026 at the Issy-les-Moulineaux greenhouse
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Heritage Days 2026 on Saint-Germain Island in Issy-les-Moulineaux
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Heritage Days 2026 at the Pointe-Île Family Gardens
Self-guided visit of the Pointe de l’île family gardens
The community gardens at the tip of the island were established in the late 1930s to give workers a chance to grow the vegetables their households needed. Today, their purpose remains to offer urban residents the pleasure of a direct, hands-on connection with the earth.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10:00–18:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026, 10:00–18:00
Heritage Days 2026: a cherry-time celebration in Issy-les-Moulineaux
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Heritage Days 2026 at the Issy-les-Moulineaux Synagogue
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Heritage Days 2026 at the Chartreux Media Library in Issy-les-Moulineaux
Exhibition "The Link" presented by the Zoom92130 association
The Issy-born association Zoom92130 marks 70 years in existence. Since 1956, the club’s photographic activity has steadily grown. From its origins and its history rich in encounters and exchanges, Zoom92130 remains deeply attached to the bonds that connect people. Each image becomes a dialogue, a meeting, a spark, and it echoes the guiding words of Henri Cartier-Bresson, master of the decisive moment: “to photograph is to align the soul, the eye, and the world.” The exhibition unfolds across several sites: l'Espace Andrée Chedid, l'Espace Jeunes Anne Frank, la Médiathèque des Chartreux, le Temps des cerises, and the grilles du Séminaire Saint-Sulpice.
Participation terms: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Heritage Days 2026 at Issy-les-Moulineaux's Palais des Congrès
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The 2026 Heritage Days at the Repotel residence — the former Swiss retirement home in Issy-les-Moulineaux
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Heritage Days 2026 at the Saint-Sulpice Seminary in Issy-les-Moulineaux
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Heritage Days 2026 at the Vaugirard Station in Issy-les-Moulineaux
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Heritage Days 2026: Behind the scenes on the T2 tram line in Issy-les-Moulineaux
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Heritage Days 2026 at the Armenian Evangelical Church temple in Issy-les-Moulineaux
Self-guided tour of the Armenian Evangelical Church Temple
Although completed in 1978, the building is studded with references to traditional Armenian religious architecture. Its dome is illuminated by 12 stained-glass panes that reproduce medieval miniatures.
Participation conditions: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Heritage Days 2026 in Issy-les-Moulineaux: the visiting itineraries
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Circuit "Fort d’Issy: The City of Tomorrow"
Guided tour led by Alex Lapinte, who invites you to meet in front of Justin Oudin School, at the corner of Rue du Fort and Allée Lucie Aubrac.
In the heights of Issy-les-Moulineaux, the former military fort has been transformed into a connected eco-district where just over 3,500 residents now live. From the 'Feng Shui' pool to shared gardens and schools, everything is designed to shape the city of tomorrow!
Participation requirements: Free of charge | Booking required - 01 41 23 87 00
Times: Saturday, September 19, 2026 – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Location
Issy-les-Moulineaux Town Hall
62 Rue du Général Leclerc
92130 Issy les Moulineaux
Route planner
Accessibility info
Official website
www.issy.com
