The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days ) are held every year on the third weekend in September. This not-to-be-missed event on theParisian cultural calendar offers enthusiasts and the curious alike the chance to discover the treasures of our heritage in a whole new way. During this cultural event, you'll enjoy a wide range of events, often free of charge, including guided and self-guided tours, original activities and workshops for young and old alike. Museums, monuments, churches, castles and much more, many cultural venues are taking part. Some places, such as ministries, embassies and other major institutions, open their doors to the general public on an exceptional basis .
The entire Paris region gets in on the action for this 41st edition of the event, which returns on the weekend of September 20-21, 2025. If you're in the Seine-et-Marne region, or if you'd like to discover the fabulous treasures of this verdant département, you're right to do so! The 77 department boasts a beautiful heritage, and this exceptional weekend is the perfect opportunity to discover it.
One of the towns worth visiting in Seine-et-Marne is Nemours. Situated not far from the Fontainebleau forest, this town boasts some sublime scenery. Here you'll find a sublime 12th-century château-museum, the Château de Nemours, as well as the Departmental Museum of Prehistory. Families can even take the opportunity to visit the Mer de Sable, France's oldest active theme park. For the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), a rich program of discoveries, visits and entertainment awaits you in Nemours.
Heritage Days 2025 at Atelier Livrasphere in Nemours
The Art of Bookbinding: when the book resists and reimagines itself
The Art of Bookbinding: when the book endures and reimagines itself
For European Heritage Days, the Livrasphère workshop opens its doors. The book, a everyday object turned treasure of history, is inherently fragile. Against the ravages of time, our craft serves as a shield!
Come discover the intimacy of a craft where precise gesture breathes a second life into forgotten pages.
- Revive the colors of the bindings, restore their sheen, mend the wounds of time
- Resist to keep a dying trade alive so that written heritage travels through the centuries
- Reimagine through art binding and creativity
Push open the workshop door, come touch the materials, inhale the scent of leather and paper, and chat with Laura Carlu Favennec, a passionate artisan.
Participation conditions: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00–17:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00–17:00
A tour of a traditional bookbinding workshop
The Art of Bookbinding: when the book endures and reimagines itself
On the occasion of Heritage Days, the Livrasphère workshop opens its doors. The book, an everyday object turned treasure of history, is inherently vulnerable. In the face of time's ravages, our craft acts as a shield!
Come discover the intimacy of a skilled trade where precise gestures breathe new life into forgotten pages.
- Revive the colors of the bindings, restore their shine, mend the scars of time
- Stand firm to keep a dying craft alive so that written heritage endures through the centuries
- Reimagine through art binding and creative work
Push open the workshop door, come touch the materials, breathe in the scent of leather and paper, and chat with Laura Carlu Favennec, a passionate craftswoman.
How to take part: Free of charge | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Heritage Days 2025 at La Chapelle des Tanneurs in Nemours
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Heritage Days 2025 at Saint Jean-Baptiste church in Nemours
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Heritage Days 2025 at the Grande Loge de France de Nemours
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Heritage Days 2025 at Nemours Tourist Office
Unconventional guided tour of Nemours
The Tourism Office and the Castle-Museum invite you to a discovery tour of a range of private or municipally owned sites that are normally closed to the public.
Participation requirements: 30 - Free | Booking required - https://www.tourisme-paysdenemours.fr/qui-sommes-nous/les-services-de-lot/bienvenue-dans-notre-boutique-en-ligne/
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Guided tours in Nemours for Heritage Days 2025
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Places
Ile de France Prehistory Museum
48 Avenue Etienne Dailly
77140 Nemours
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Accessibility info
Nemours Castle Museum
1 Rue Gautier 1er
77140 Nemours
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Access
Transilien line R "Nemours - Saint-Pierre" station
Official website
www.nemours.fr
