Bordered by the Seine and the ring road, on the doorstep of the 13th arrondissement, the commune of Ivry-sur-Seine is home to a lively, festive scene. This Val-de-Marne city, reachable by metro, RER, and tram, boasts a rich history and numerous preserved vestiges. If you want to know everything about Ivry-sur-Seine, uncover its secrets, reveal its history and its leading figures, join us on 19 and 20 September 2026.
This weekend, a wide range of tours and activities are on offer throughout the city for the 43rd Heritage Days. The historical and cultural sites, along with places of interest in the commune, open their doors to the public — often for free! Let yourself be carried away on a journey through the centuries and across themes. Theatre, church, observatory, hospital, City Hall, brewery, workshops — there’s something for every taste. Discover what awaits you on 19 and 20 September 2026 in Ivry-sur-Seine.
Heritage Days 2026: Step inside the last mill in Val-de-Marne
On September 19 and 20, 2026, the Moulin de la Tour in Ivry-sur-Seine will open its doors to curious visitors. The last windmill still preserved in Val-de-Marne, it evokes a time when the landscapes of the Paris inner suburbs were still largely agricultural. [Read more]
Old municipal cemetery
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A place of memory worth discovering, the old cemetery hides chapels adorned with sculptures and stained glass from the 19th–20th centuries. Highlights of the visit include the tomb of a Mamluke, the tomb of Léonard Sadi Carnot, the French physicist who laid the foundations of thermodynamics, and the numerous funerary monuments dedicated to figures from local history. At the entrance, the war memorial lists the 1,800 Ivry residents who died in World War I.
A few parts of the tour are not accessible to visitors with limited mobility.
Participation terms: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 ⤏ 12:00, 14:00 ⤏ 16:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00 ⤏ 12:00, 14:00 ⤏ 16:00
Techno-chemistry workshops
Theatre: Lucy Kirkwood's The Children
The Technochimie Workshops, a site in Ivry-sur-Seine rich with its industrial and family history, invites you to explore their beautiful factory: the machines, the stock, the furnaces. In recent years, the plant has also become a cradle of theatrical creation!
On the occasion of European Heritage Days, the Rigolune company will present its production, "The Children" by Lucy Kirkwood.
Participation conditions: Pay-what-you-will at the door, reservations required, limited capacity. - Booking required | Special rate - assorigolune@gmail.com
Schedule: Friday, September 18, 2026 — 8:00 PM to 9:45 PM
A poetic and musical wander through Technochimie's workshops
Les Ateliers de Technochimie, a Ivry-sur-Seine spot steeped in its industrial and family history, invites you to explore their impressive factory: the machines, the stockrooms, the kilns. In recent years, the factory has also become a cradle of theatrical creation!
On the occasion of European Heritage Days, a guided stroll mixing readings and music through the Ateliers will be offered.
Participation requirements: Registration required - Free | Registration required - contact@ateliers-technochimie.fr
Times: Saturday, September 19, 2026 – 2:30 PM ⤏ 3:30 PM
Theatre: And democracy, a mess, by Oscar Castro
The Technochimie Workshops, a Ivry-sur-Seine site steeped in its industrial and family history, invite you to discover their striking factory: the machinery, the stock, the furnaces. In recent years, the factory has also become a cradle of theatrical creation!
On the occasion of Heritage Days, the company Objet Impossible will present its show, "And Democracy, Damn It," by Oscar Castro.
Participation terms : Bucket collection, reservations required, limited capacity - Reservations required | Special rate - cie.objet.impossible@gmail.com
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 – 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Theatre: The Dinner with the French of Valéry Giscard d’Estaing (by Julien Campani and Léo Cohen-Paperman).
The Technochimie Workshops, a venue in Ivry-sur-Seine rich in its industrial and family history, invite you to explore their beautiful factory: the machines, the storerooms, the furnaces. In recent years, the factory has also become a cradle of theatrical creation!
On the occasion of Heritage Days, the resident companies will take the stage to perform and sing their shows: the Minuit34 company will present its latest creation, "Le Dîner chez les Français de V. Giscard d’Estaing," by Julien Campani and Léo Cohen-Paperman, directed by Youlia Zimina. Laughter, songs, and political issues that remain strikingly relevant...
Participation terms: Pay-what-you-want admission, advance booking required, maximum capacity of 30 people. - Booking required | Special rate - Minuit34@outlook.com
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 8:00–9:30 p.m.
Theatre: 7 Minutes, Factory Committee (by Stefano Massini)
The Ateliers de Technochimie, a site in Ivry-sur-Seine rich with its industrial and family history, invites you to discover their beautiful factory: the machines, the stock, the furnaces. In recent years, the factory has also become a cradle of theatrical creation!
On the occasion of Heritage Days, the resident companies will perform and sing their shows. The Minuit34 company will present Stefano Massini's play "7 Minutes, Factory Committee": the women workers in a sewing workshop debate the course of action to take in response to their new employer's proposal.
Participation conditions: Pay-what-you-will pricing, reservations mandatory, maximum capacity of 30 attendees. - Reservations required | Special rate - Minuit34@outlook.com
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 3:00 PM–4:15 PM
Songs: The Flying Workshop
The Technochimie Workshops, a site in Ivry-sur-Seine rich with both industrial and family history, invite you to explore their beautiful factory: the machines, the stock, the furnaces. In recent years, the plant has also become a cradle of theatrical creation!
On the occasion of European Heritage Days, Atelier Volant will treat you to its worker songs!
Participation conditions: By lottery, booking required, limited capacity - Booking required - atelier.volant@etik.com
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Ivry Contemporary Art Center - Le Credac
Ivry's Centre for Contemporary Art — Le Credac
Created in 1987, the Centre d’art contemporain d’Ivry – Crédac moved in 2011 to the top floor of Ivry-sur-Seine’s « American » building, the flagship of the Manufacture des Œillets. This brick‑and‑glass‑and‑steel edifice, built in 1913 following the American Daylight Factory model, is one of France’s early examples of functionalist architecture. During the Heritage Days, Crédac will offer visits to the Mano Manca exhibition by artist Pedro Barateiro.
Saturday, September 19: from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.: self-guided visit of Pedro Barateiro’s Mano Manca exhibition.
Sunday, September 20: from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.: self-guided visit of Pedro Barateiro’s Mano Manca exhibition.
Meet at Crédac’s reception, on the 3rd floor of the American building.
Accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Participation terms: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
A look at the history and architecture of the Manufacture des Œillets, illustrated with archival photos
Bold and austere in its appearance, the “American” building of the Manufacture des Œillets stretches across four levels and is capped by floor-to-ceiling windows, signaling an ambition to move away from industrial architecture shaped by regionalism and cost-saving, in favor of a more international, clean, modern style reminiscent of the Chicago School or Walter Gropius and Adolf Meyer’s Fagus factory (1911-1925), a model later adopted by the new Bauhaus in Dessau (1925). Discover its history and architecture in the exhibition spaces and through vintage illustrations.
Participation requirements: Limited to 20 participants – Free | No reservation required
Timings: Saturday, 19 September 2026 – 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM | Sunday, 20 September 2026 – 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Architectural Tour
Discover the architecture of Ivry-sur-Seine's city centre: an architectural stroll
Renée Gailhoustet and Jean Renaudie, two prominent architects, shaped a cluster at the heart of Centre-Ville that blends multifunctional spaces, public and private vegetated terraces, and collective housing—opening architecture to everyone.
Sunday, September 20
• At 11 a.m.: an architectural walk organized by the ArchIvry association, followed by a shared meal on Place Voltaire.
“Understanding the Jeanne Hachette building-quartier to reclaim its imagination”—a look at how Jean Renaudie’s Ivry Stars (winner of the National Grand Prize for Architecture in 1978) underpin a visionary architecture that subverts the traditional urban block and offers a fresh concept of the City Centre.
Registration required for the visit.
The site is not accessible for people with reduced mobility.
Participation terms: Reservation required - archivry@gmail.com
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 11:00 ⤏ 13:00
Discover the architecture of Ivry-sur-Seine's City Centre: guided tours of terrace apartments
Renowned architects Renée Gailhoustet and Jean Renaudie have forged, at the heart of the City Centre, multi-use complexes that blend public and private vegetated terraces with collective housing, making architecture accessible to all.
Sunday, September 20
• From 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: guided tours of apartment-terraces organized by the association Jardins à tous les étages - Ivry.
Each apartment features a unique plan, with terraces, patios, half-level duplexes, or double-height spaces, showcasing how the architects have reimagined living spaces. In this special social moment, residents open their doors and become your guides on an unconventional stroll through several of Centre-Ville’s emblematic buildings.
By reservation only: jardinsatouslesetages.ivry@gmail.com
On prior request, the route can be adjusted for accessibility for people with reduced mobility.
Participation requirements: Reservation required - archivry@gmail.com, jardinsatouslesetages.ivry@gmail.com
Timings: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Saint Peter and Saint Paul Church
Introduction to the organ at Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul Church in Ivry-sur-Seine by the Ivry Organ Friends Association
In the city center, the church mentioned as far back as the 12th century, municipal property, is a living place of worship and a hub for showcasing both artistic and musical heritage. It houses numerous listed items (paintings, woodwork, pieces of silverware…) and modern stained glass by the Mauméjean workshop. Discover the organ built in 1863 by the organ maker Stoltz, fully restored in 2018.
Saturday, September 19: from 2 to 5 p.m.: organ presentation by the Association of Friends of Ivry’s Organs.
Sunday, September 20: from 5 to 7 p.m.: organ presentation by the Association of Friends of Ivry’s Organs.
Wheelchair accessible.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guided tours of Ivry-sur-Seine's Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul Church
In the city center, the church mentioned as far back as the 12th century and owned by the municipality remains a living place of worship and a showcase for heritage—both artistic and musical. It houses numerous listed items (paintings, woodwork, pieces of goldsmith work, etc.) and modern stained glass windows from the Mauméjean workshop. Discover the organ built in 1863 by the organ maker Stoltz, fully restored in 2018.
Saturday, September 19: from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM — free visits.
Sunday, September 20: from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM — free visits.
Accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Participation terms: Free entry | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guided tours of Ivry-sur-Seine's Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul Church
In the town center, the church, cited as far back as the 12th century and property of the municipality, remains a living place of worship and a showcase for heritage—both artistic and musical. It houses numerous listed items (paintings, woodwork, silver pieces, etc.) and modern stained glass from the Mauméjean workshop. Discover the organ built in 1863 by the Stoltz organ maker, fully restored in 2018.
Sunday, September 20: from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.: guided tours.
Accessible to wheelchair users.
Terms of participation: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Ivry-Port’s Sainte-Croix Church
Free self-guided tours of the Sainte-Croix Church in Ivry-Port
The Ivry-Port parish was established in 1908. A succession of temporary chapels gave way to a proper place of worship at 41, rue de Seine (now Lenin Street). After a devastating fire in 2000, architects Jean-Pol Hindré and Jean-Claude Riguet were commissioned to design a new building. The structure uses glass, wood, metal, brick, and concrete. The church opens up like a seashell from north to south. Its baptistery is a basin, donated by Madeleine Delbrêl (1904-1964) and later used by Spanish refugees to manufacture nougat.
Accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Participation terms: Free of charge | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Guided tours of the Church of the Holy Cross in Ivry-Port
The parish of Ivry-Port was established in 1908. A succession of provisional chapels served until a dedicated place of worship was set up at 41, rue de Seine (now rue Lénine). After a fire destroyed it in 2000, architects Jean-Pol Hindré and Jean-Claude Riguet were commissioned to design a new building. The materials chosen were glass, wood, metal, brick and concrete. The church opens like a scallop shell from north to south. Its baptistery is a basin, acquired by Madeleine Delbrêl (1904-1964) and used by Spanish refugees to make turrón.
Wheelchair accessible.
Participation conditions: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Eveha Archaeological Consultancy
Open House – Éveha Archaeology Ivry-sur-Seine
The Eveha team of archaeologists from the Ivry agency invites young and old to discover the behind-the-scenes world of preventive archaeology and explore the many facets of this exciting vocation.
What is preventive archaeology? What scope does archaeology have on the international stage? What is the role of an operations manager, of a geospatial topographer? How do we study buried vestiges? Who hides behind the mysterious acronym “GAF”? Who studies human bones? (etc.)
All these questions will be addressed throughout the day by our Ivry colleagues, passionate and enthusiastic. In short, a true journey into the heart of our archaeological know-how!
On Saturday, September 19, to mark European Heritage Days 2026, come and discover how our specialists work, their modus operandi, and their greatest discoveries!
Fun, hands-on workshops around our “experts” trays will also be offered to learn about careers in archaeology, family-friendly!
Participation terms: Free of charge, advance booking required, up to 10 participants per time slot — Free | Booking mandatory — https://www.eveha.fr/index.php/2026/07/10/journee-europeennes-du-patrimoine-2026-portes-ouvertes-agence-divry/
Opening hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 9:30 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Charles Foix Hospital
Exhibition at Charles Foix Hospital
Charles Foix Hospital hosts a photography exhibition by the Photo Club Gare de Lyon - UAICF, titled Before/After: the evolution of the heritage from the 1970s to today, offering a fresh, original look at this exceptional architectural complex, built in the mid-19th century and designated a historic monument in 1997. A concert adds to the site’s discovery.
• From 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM: self-guided tours of the exhibition (central activity room).
Wheelchair accessible.
Participation conditions: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Visits and Exhibition at Charles Foix Hospital
The Charles Foix Hospital is hosting open tours and presenting a photography exhibition by the Photo Club Gare de Lyon - UAICF, Avant/après: the evolution of the heritage from the 1970s to today. It offers a fresh look at this exceptional architectural complex, built in the mid-19th century and designated a historic monument in 1997. A concert will round out the site visit.
Sunday, September 20:
• From 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.: free, self-guided tours of the exhibition (central activity hall).
Accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Participation requirements: 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
Exhibition opens at Charles Foix Hospital
Charles Foix Hospital offers guided visits and hosts a photography exhibition by the Photo Club Gare de Lyon - UAICF, Avant/après, évolution du patrimoine des années 1970 à nos jours, which presents this remarkable architectural complex in a fresh light. Built in the mid-19th century and listed as a historic monument in 1997, the site is complemented by a concert to round out the visit.
Saturday, September 19 at 3:00 p.m.: opening of the Avant/après exhibition, évolution du patrimoine des années 1970 à nos jours (central activity hall).
Accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.
Eligibility: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Guided tour of Charles Foix Hospital
Charles Foix Hospital is hosting guided tours and an exhibition of photographs by Photo Club Gare de Lyon - UAICF, Before/After: the evolution of the site from the 1970s to today. The display offers an original, fresh perspective on this remarkable architectural complex, built in the mid-19th century and designated a historic monument in 1997. A concert will round out the visit to the site.
Sunday, September 20 at 3:00 PM: guided tour of the hospital by Jean-Claude Tavernier (Meeting point at the hospital reception hall - pedestrian entrance).
Accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Participation conditions: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Concert at Charles Foix Hospital
Charles Foix Hospital welcomes visitors and hosts a photography exhibition by the Photo Club Gare de Lyon - UAICF, Avant/après, the evolution of heritage from the 1970s to today. It offers a fresh, original look at this remarkable architectural complex, built in the mid-19th century and designated a historic monument in 1997. A concert is a fitting capstone to the visit.
Sunday, September 20 at 4:30 p.m.: an organ recital by Vincent Guyot in the hospital chapel.
Accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Participation conditions: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 4:30 PM–6:00 PM
City Hall
Guided tours of Ivry-sur-Seine Town Hall
The town hall reveals a striking, sculpted façade that pays homage to the commune’s industrial past. Inside, the space holds its own: marble sculptures, Ivry landscapes, and frescoes by Fernand Léger. On the ground floor, discover the Cabinet of Curiosities, the museum space of the municipal Archives-Patrimoine service, which presents its new exhibition: At School! A History of Education in Ivry, 19th-20th Centuries. Through a selection of archival documents such as postcards, photographs, school notebooks, and testimonies, you can (re)discover the history of Ivry’s first schools and the education policies pursued by the municipality during this era.
• At 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM: guided tours of the town hall.
Participation terms: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 2:30 PM–3:30 PM, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM, 4:30 PM–5:30 PM
The Madeleine Delbrel House
Discovering Madeleine Delbrêl's House
Madeleine Delbrêl, poet, social worker, Christian mystic, and the women who shared her life lived in this townhouse. In the porch, a mural of photos and posters evokes the social climate of the 1930s–1960s. You’ll explore Madeleine Delbrêl’s living space and gain access to a library of her writings. In the garden, you can view photographs and hear her voice. Books containing her writings or works about her are available for purchase in the bookstore.
Saturday, September 19
• From 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: self-guided and guided tours by the Friends of Madeleine Delbrêl
Sunday, September 20
• From 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: self-guided and guided tours by the Friends of Madeleine Delbrêl.
Participation conditions: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 2:00 PM ⤏ 7:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 - 2:00 PM ⤏ 6:00 PM
Discover Madeleine Delbrêl's House: self-guided tours available
Madeleine Delbrêl, poet, social worker, and Christian mystic, along with her fellow workers, lived in this townhouse. In the porch, a mural of photos and posters evokes the social backdrop of the 1930s–1960s. You’ll explore Madeleine Delbrêl’s living space and gain access to a library of her writings. In the garden, you can view photos and hear her voice. Books containing her writings or works about her are on sale in the bookshop.
Saturday, September 19
• From 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.: self-guided tours and guided tours by the Friends of Madeleine Delbrêl
Sunday, September 20
• From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.: self-guided tours and guided tours by the Friends of Madeleine Delbrêl.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 2:00 PM ⤏ 7:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 2:00 PM ⤏ 6:00 PM
Discovery of Madeleine Delbrêl’s House: screening
Madeleine Delbrêl, a poet, social worker, and Christian mystic, lived in this townhouse with her companions. In the porch, a mural of photos and posters evokes the social backdrop of the 1930s–1960s. You will explore Madeleine Delbrêl's living space and have access to a library of her writings. In the garden, you can view photographs and hear her voice. Books containing her writings or works about her are on sale in the bookstore.
Saturday and Sunday: screening of a film about Madeleine Delbrêl's path and spirituality.
Participation requirements: Free of charge
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 3:00 PM ⤏ 5:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 - 2:30 PM ⤏ 4:00 PM
Discovery of Madeleine Delbrêl's House: Reading Workshop
Madeleine Delbrêl, poet, social worker, Christian mystic, alongside her fellow companions lived in this townhouse. In the porch, a mural of photos and posters recalls the social context of the 1930s–1960s. You will discover Madeleine Delbrêl’s living space and have access to a library of texts she wrote. In the garden, you can explore photos and hear her voice. Books containing her writings or works about her are on sale in the bookstore.
Sunday, September 20
• At 5 p.m.: a reading workshop of a text by Madeleine Delbrêl.
Accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Participation requirements: Free
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
City Observatory
Visit to the City Observatory
On the roof of a downtown Ivry building, atop a purpose-built terrace, the Ne pas plier association has been running an “Observatory of the City” since 1993, offering a sweeping view of Ivry and its surroundings. From this vantage point above Ivry’s center, visitors can read the city’s organization, its physical and social history. The project aims to share urban knowledge with citizen-residents—insights that daily life doesn’t always leave room to cultivate. Reading your city means finding your critical space, learning to keep the right distance, and understanding the world we live in.
Sunday, September 20
• From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM: free visits.
Intercom “Associations,” 7th floor
Site not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Voltaire Square
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Ivry's Neighborhood Theatre
Behind the scenes at the Théâtre des Quartiers d'Ivry — National Drama Center of Val-de-Marne
Since 2016, after a complete renovation, Théâtre des Quartiers d’Ivry is housed at Manufacture des Œillets, a landmark of 20th‑century working‑class culture. A gathering place with two performance spaces—the Fabrique (397 seats) and the Lanterneau (99 seats)—the room dedicated to the Atelier Théâtral and the Halle, used for public events and various activities.
Guided by one of the TQI team members, you’ll tour the performance and rehearsal halls, the set and costume workshops, the backstage areas and the artists’ dressing rooms. With family or friends, explore every nook of the theatre, from the smallest corner to the grandest detail. The TQI will reveal all its secrets to you!
Saturday, September 19
• At 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM: guided tours.
Reservation required.
Accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Participation requirements: Reservation required - reservations@theatre-quartiers-ivry.com
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 14:30 ⤏ 15:30, 15:30 ⤏ 16:30, 16:30 ⤏ 17:30
You won't have time to get bored in Ivry-sur-Seine during these Heritage Days!
Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Location
Ivry sur seine
ivry sur seine
94200 Ivry sur Seine
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Prices
Free
Official website
www.ivry94.fr
