The Journées du Patrimoine, the perfect opportunity to take advantage of a wealth of great cultural deals! This event takes place each year on the third weekend of September, and it marks this period of revival with numerous tours, activities, and events held in the most magnificent treasures of our heritage.
With each edition, museums, monuments, and castles, along with unusual places or secret spots, curate a special program, often free or cheap, that promises exciting discoveries. And as you can imagine, in the Île-de-France region, this exceptional weekend is shaping up to be busy!
Paris draws every eye, and yet its region holds its own in comparison. Stunning gems await at every corner of the Île-de-France region, to the delight of enthusiasts and the curious alike. So this is a great chance to discover a Francilien heritage that is too often overlooked. In Seine-Saint-Denis, the city of Épinay-sur-Seine is gearing up for a 43rd edition full of events! The meeting point is set for the weekend of September 19 and 20, 2026 to go on a quest for the treasures of this remarkable town. Here is the detailed program of the planned visits in the city.
Journées du Patrimoine 2026 : découvrez L'Abominable, site des anciens laboratoires Éclair
Vous êtes fans de cinéma ? Profitez des Journées du Patrimoine, le dimanche 20 septembre 2026, pour visiter le laboratoire cinématographique partagé L'Abominable, installé aux anciens laboratoires Éclair, à Épinay-sur-Seine. Voici le programme de la visite. [Read more]
European Heritage Days 2026 at the Notre-Dame des Missions Church in Épinay-sur-Seine
A Guided Musical Tour of Notre-Dame-des-Missions Church
Listed as a Historic Monument since 1994, the building blends arts and cultures from around the world. Let its story unfold as you discover its bell-tower–minaret, its pagoda façade, and its interior paintings. The visit will be accompanied by musical interludes.
Participation conditions: 25 participants - Free | Reservation required - https://journeesdupatrimoine.culture.gouv.fr/
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Musical Guided Tour of Notre Dame des Missions Church
Listed as a Historic Monument since 1994, the building blends arts and cultures from around the world. Let us tell you its story and its architecture as you discover its bell-tower–minaret, its pagoda-style façade, and its interior paintings. The visit will feature musical interludes.
Participation conditions: 25 participants – Free | Booking required - archives.patrimoine@epinay-sur-seine.fr
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Heritage Days 2026 at the Vavilov Garden in Épinay-sur-Seine
Event on seed harvesting at the Vavilov Garden
Discover the Vavilov Vegetable Seed Conservatory Garden, an ambitious and remarkable project set in Alcobendas' garden. Local vegetables and fruits, once native to the area and vanished for decades, are regaining their roots to safeguard this plant heritage. There you’ll witness seed harvesting and the methods used to conserve them.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Heritage Days 2026 at the Epinay-sur-Seine Town Hall
Madame d’Épinay, a figure of the Enlightenment, a woman of letters
To mark the 300th anniversary of Mme d'Epinay's birth, come face to face with her at the exhibition "Mme d'Epinay, Woman of the Enlightenment, Woman of Letters (1726-1783)," on display in the Town Hall's main hall from September 12 to 27.
Presented by the University of Limoges, you'll discover the many talents of this prominent Lady of the Enlightenment — a friend of the Arts and Letters, a salon hostess, a writer, and a philosopher.
Conditions of participation: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Friday, September 18, 2026 — 08:30–12:00, 13:30–17:30 | Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 08:30–12:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 14:00–17:30
Guided walk “Women in the City”
This stroll invites you to discover the paths of Spinassian women, both famous and little-known, who shaped the city since the 18th century—whether they were nurses, mariners, resistance fighters, or artists.
Participation terms: Limited to 25 participants – Free of charge | Booking required – archives.patrimoine@epinay-sur-seine.fr
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 3:00–4:00 PM
Watercolor Walk "In the Footsteps of Madame de Grollier"
On a stroll along the Seine, we invite you to take a watercolor break tracing the footsteps of Mme de Grollier, a naturalist painter who lived in Épinay. Guided by Coline's tips, it's your turn to paint the landscapes of Épinay-sur-Seine.
Participation requirements: Limited to 25 attendees - Free | Reservations required - archives.patrimoine@epinay-sur-seine.fr
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Storytelling ball “Happy Birthday, Louise!”
At the crossroads of creative writing and dance, the bal conté invites you to discover a tale drawn from the life of Mme d’Epinay, punctuated by dance interludes that fuse imagination and live performance, in which you will become the actors.rices.
Participation requirements: Limited to 25 participants – Free of charge | Booking required – archives.patrimoine@epinay-sur-seine.fr
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Heritage Days 2026 at the Épinay-sur-Seine film studios
Theatrical walk "Louise d'Epinay, a philosopher in the shadow of the Enlightenment"
“Louise d’Epinay, a Philosopher in the Shadow of the Enlightenment” will be staged in Parc de la Chevrette in Deuil-la-Barre. From her former Spinassien château, we invite you to the site where her most celebrated literary salons took place and to attend the outdoor theatre performance.
Participation guidelines: Limited to 25 participants. Meet-up at 3 rue du Mont, 93800 Épinay-sur-Seine. Free of charge | Reservation essential - archives.patrimoine@epinay-sur-seine.fr
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Location
Epinay-sur-Seine
mairie epinay
93800 Epinay sur Seine
Route planner
Accessibility info
Official website
www.epinay-sur-seine.fr
