Heritage Days 2026: the gardens program at École du Breuil in Paris

The gardens of the École du Breuil are taking part in Paris’s Heritage Days with a program focused on botany, landscape, and horticultural know-how, on 19 and 20 September 2026. In the 12th arrondissement, this visit offers a lush green interlude in the heart of one of the capital’s most distinctive sites.

The Journées du Patrimoine are back in Paris for their 43e édition du 19 au 20 septembre 2026. Over an entire weekend, the cultural event opens gratuitement the doors to the historical and artistic treasures of the City of Light, for visitors eager to discover.

Prestigiousmonuments, emblematic museums and places usually inaccessible to the public will reveal their well-kept secrets, during guided tours, exhibitions and a variety of events that will bring to life the rich history of Paris. Whether you're a lover of art, architecture or simply curious, come along to the Journées du Patrimoine to celebrate the capital's extraordinary culture and know-how!

Heritage Days 2026 in Paris (75): a district-by-district lineup of visits
For the 2026 Heritage Days in Paris, the capital’s monuments and historic sites throw open their doors (often for free) to reveal their secrets to us. Don’t miss this essential event, scheduled for the weekend of September 19–20, 2026, under the themes: "Heritage in Peril" and "Heritage of Photography". [Read more]

Craving a green fix during your Heritage Days 2026 stroll through Paris? Head to the Heritage Days 2026 in Paris, to the École du Breuil, the higher education institution in the 12th arrondissement of the capital. Founded in 1867, it specializes in horticulture, landscape and agronomy.

The school, located in the Bois de Vincennes, offers practical and theoretical training to students interested in the sustainable management of green spaces, gardens and urban landscaping. Its curriculum includes courses in botany, landscape design, ecology and arboriculture. Students benefit from modern facilities and practical internships to develop their professional skills.École du Breuil plays an essential role in preserving the environment and promoting a harmonious living environment.

Heritage Days 2026 schedule at École du Breuil in Paris:

Plant Photography
Plant Photography

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Photographing a landscape, a garden, or a plant has become second nature today. But why?

The Du Breuil Specialized and Patrimonial Library invites you to explore its collections through the photography of botanists, landscape designers, gardeners, and enthusiasts.

Could this be an opportunity to view the plant diversity of the Domaine de l'École Du Breuil from a new perspective?

Exhibition hours: 10:00 to 17:00

Presentations of the heritage collections at 10:00, 14:00 and 15:30
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM