Every year in September, the Heritage Days are almost a ritual, a tradition for the French: and with good reason, as it's the opportunity to discover for the very first time places that are only open on this one weekend of the year. Churches, cathedrals, monuments, museums, historic sites, ministries...
Numerous cultural (and non-cultural) sites open their doors for the occasion, offering guided tours, events and self-guided visits to the specially-attended public. While Paris is best known for its Journées du Patrimoine, the rest of the Île-de-France region is not to be outdone, with some very fine offerings and a lesser-known but just as exceptional heritage.
In the department of the Seine-Saint-Denis, the town of Aubervilliers might not be the first place that comes to mind for Heritage Days tours, but appearances can be deceiving: the city hides a wealth of treasures and historic monuments to (re)discover during these Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2026. So here it is: we’re unveiling the detailed program of visits and activities planned for these 43e Journées Européennes du Patrimoine, on the weekend of 19 and 20 September 2026!
Heritage Days 2026 at the National Institute of Heritage in Aubervilliers (Seine-Saint-Denis 93)
Discover a renowned French grande école that sits at the heart of culture, and a strikingly unconventional building, by visiting the National Institute of Heritage in Aubervilliers. An open house is being held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, for Heritage Days. [Read more]
Former match factory, headquarters of the French documentation service
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Carbon 17
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Regional Conservatory of Music (CRR 93) Jack Ralite
Jade Tournes' Personal Project: The Retrograde Party
The Retrograde Boom was commissioned by the Absence collective to close Présences Off festival at the Maison de la Radio.
Structured in nine movements, it blends a section played over loudspeakers with live improvisations performed on turntables.
The piece draws on a real incident: during a concert at the Maison de la Radio, a pogo caused the Agora floor to collapse, though no serious injuries occurred. Building on that episode, the composer envisions a “boom where dancing is forbidden.” Yet the music ultimately wins out: dancers defy the rule and are swept into a fantastical journey through the building’s subterranean levels, gradually surfacing again.
Through this unusual narrative, The Retrograde Boom explores the boundaries between electroacoustic music, electronics, pop, and improvised sound, in a work where groove, rhythm, and listening take center stage.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Screening of Sophie Comtet's film, The Turn of a Landscape
Introducing Canal Saint-Denis, a turning point in the landscape—a film, photography and writing project led by Sophie Comtet Kouyaté, in collaboration with Marie-Astrid Adam and the entire Grand Village team.
Launched in 2019 and coming to a close at the start of 2026, this project traces a human and artistic journey at the heart of the changes along the Canal Saint-Denis and its residents, in a territory undergoing rapid transformation, especially as the Olympic Games and the Grand Paris project approach.
Participation conditions: Free admission - No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Espace Renaudie
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Fort d'Aubervilliers
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National Heritage Institute
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Jardins ouvriers des vertus
Visit to the Vertus workers' gardens in Aubervilliers
Guided tour of the Vertus workers' gardens, located just north of the Aubervilliers Fort, the last remnants of the Vertus plain that once fed Paris. These near-century-old gardens were reduced by 4,000 square meters in 2022 to make way for an Olympic swimming pool. A new housing project nearby the future Grand Paris Express Line 15 station threatens another 2,300 square meters of gardens.
This visit will offer a stroll through the gardens, a moment to share with the gardeners, and a briefing on past struggles and those that lie ahead.
Access: entrance at the intersection of Avenue Aimé Césaire and Avenue de la Division Leclerc
Terms of participation: Free
Timings: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
La plaine Saint-Denis
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Le Point - Fort d'Aubervilliers
130th Festival of Family Gardens — The Association Village
🎉 In 2026, the National Federation of Family and Collective Gardens marks its 130th anniversary.
🌱 130 years of social, ecological, and human commitment
👩🌾 Powered by gardeners from all across France
To mark the occasion, the Federation is hosting a friendly, public-facing day for everyone to enjoy.
Program highlights:
* The association village from 10:00 to 20:00: come explore the stands of family gardens, laureates, and partners who will share their stories, talents, initiatives, and above all... gardening! A focus zone will be set up to cover topics related to family gardens: biodiversity, seeds, land pressure, and much more. A treasure hunt to explore the festival while having fun, a raffle, and kids’ workshops and creative activities are also on the agenda.
Participation conditions: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
130th Festival of Family Gardens
🎉 In 2026, the National Federation of Family and Collective Gardens marks its 130th anniversary.
🌱 130 years of social, ecological, and human commitment
👩🌾 Led by gardeners across France
On this occasion, the Federation is hosting a friendly day of activities open to the public.
Agenda:
🏠 Exhibition Village: family garden groups, the federation, partners, institutions...
🧑🌾 Gardening workshops
💬 Talks and exchanges on practices in family gardens (water, soil, tools…)
🏅 Ceremony for the Trophies of the Coin de Terre
🌱 Tour of the Fort d’Aubervilliers Family Gardens (120 years old),
And many more exciting surprises to come! 🎊
Conditions of participation: Free of charge
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
130th Festival of Family Gardens – Trophy Ceremony
🎉 In 2026, the National Federation of Family and Community Gardens marks its 130th anniversary.
🌱 130 years of social, ecological, and human commitment
👩🌾 Led by gardeners across France
To mark the occasion, the Federation is organizing this family-friendly day open to the public.
On the agenda:
* Trophies Ceremony Coin de Terre from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: the trophies highlight recent or ongoing garden projects across the country. Come and see the final ranking of the winners in the five categories at stake.
Participation requirements : Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
130th Community Gardens Festival — Tree Planting
🎉 In 2026, the National Federation of Family and Collective Gardens marks its 130th anniversary.
🌱 130 years of social, ecological, and human commitment
👩🌾 Led by gardeners across France
To mark the occasion, the federation is hosting a friendly day open to the public.
On the agenda :
* Planting a tree from 3:30 PM: one of the 130 trees planted nationwide to celebrate our history. This symbolic and unifying initiative will leave a lasting mark on this anniversary while supporting biodiversity and the enhancement of shared spaces. The planting will conclude the historical guided tour of the Pantin garden site.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Timings: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
130th Festival of Family Gardens: Session “Gardening Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”
🎉 In 2026, the National Federation of Family and Community Gardens marks its 130th anniversary.
🌱 130 years of social, ecological and human commitment
👩🌾 Driven by gardeners across France
To celebrate, the federation is organizing this friendly event open to the public.
On the agenda :
* Session from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM: “Gardening Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” with Ophélie - Ta Mère Nature, author and videographer renowned for her work on urban agriculture, and who also runs a neighborhood nursery at Cité Fertile (93)
Participation terms: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM
130th Festival of Community Gardens: A Conversation with Philippe Collignon
🎉 In 2026, the National Federation of Family and Collective Gardens marks its 130th anniversary.
🌱 130 years of social, ecological and human commitment
👩🌾 Driven by gardeners across France
To celebrate, the Federation is hosting a friendly, public-facing day of activities open to everyone.
Agenda:
* Meeting from 3:45 PM to 4:30 PM: “ The Climate Challenge in the Garden with Philippe Collignon,
garden manager of a community garden, who is also a journalist and TV commentator on France 2 and France 3 (Télématin, C'est au programme, ...), and author of several works including The Little Guide to Gardening Without Water.
Participation conditions: Free of charge | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Al Ansar Mosque
Tour of the Al Ansar Mosque
We welcome you to the Al Ansar Mosque for a self-guided tour.
Terms of participation: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
La Fraternité Mosque
Visit to the La Fraternité Mosque in Aubervilliers
We invite you to take a self-guided tour of the La Fraternité Mosque in Aubervilliers.
Participation terms: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Poush
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Maladrerie district
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Villa Mais d'Ici
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Long live JEP in the 93!
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Location
Aubervilliers Town Hall
2 Rue de la Commune de Paris
93300 Aubervilliers
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