Heritage Days 2026: Photo exhibition at the French Academy of Agriculture in Paris

Every year the Journées du Patrimoine come to life, pacing the third weekend of September with a fabulous program of visits and activities, often free inside Europe’s finest heritage treasures. Whether it’s cultural venues, including museums and monuments, crafts, major institutions or ministries, each edition of this unmissable event manages to surprise the public, and the program is so vast that everyone can find outing ideas that match their passion. This time, the Journées du Patrimoine celebrate their 43rd edition on the weekend of September 19 and 20, 2026.

Both in Paris and the Île-de-France region, numerous events await you for the occasion. In the capital's 7th arrondissement, you'll find theAcadémie d'agriculture de France. The history of this association goes back a long way! Indeed, theAcadémie d'agriculture de France was founded in 1761.

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Originally, it was a royal society dedicated to agronomy, with the aim of developing and modernizing agriculture in France. Some fifteen regional societies were founded by order of King Louis XV, and the Société d'agriculture de la généralité de Paris later became the Académie d'Agriculture en France. The latter, housed in a private mansion, is taking part in this year's Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, this Saturday.

The 2026 Heritage Days program at the French Academy of Agriculture in Paris

• Two centuries of French agriculture, captured in photographs

  ### 200 years of French agriculture through photography.

  Prominent figures have left their mark on the evolution and history of farming. A illustrated stroll through vintage photo collections documenting agricultural techniques, animal breeds, rural life and the landscapes of our countryside.

  Exhibition of works, rare photos and brief displays.

  Participation terms: Limited to 25 participants per session — Free | Registration required — https://beta.framadate.org/polls/abb37fac48d0538b3790

  Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 – 9:30–10:30, 11:00–11:30, 14:00–15:30