Heritage Days 2023: visit the Lycée Chaptal in Paris

The Journées du Patrimoine will be held for the 40th time on Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17, 2023! Why not take advantage of the opportunity to push open the doors of the Lycée Chaptal, nestled in the 8th arrondissement of Paris?

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Gaité Lyrique or the Gare Montparnasse, enjoy a historic stroll in the Parc Monceau, or take an unbelievable plunge into certain government ministries... This is the concept behind the Journées du Patrimoine, which for 40 years now have been inviting curious visitors and lovers of our rich heritage to push open the doors of exceptional, unusual, hidden and little-known places.

Heritage Days 2023 in Paris (75): program by arrondissement
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in Paris, the capital's monuments and historic landmarks are opening their doors (often free of charge) to let us in on their secrets. Don't miss this not-to-be-missed event, scheduled for September 16 and 17, 2023! [Read more]

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in Paris and the Île-de-France region: tours without reservation
The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are coming to Paris and the Île-de-France region for the weekend of September 16 and 17, 2023. Still haven't planned your program? Here's a list of places that can be visited without a reservation, and that can be done at the last minute! [Read more]

During these unmissable Heritage Days, some museums and monuments are very popular. But other places are also worth a visit, such as secondary schools. Welcoming large numbers of students for 10 months of the year, some Parisian lycées are full of secrets and offer unique architecture. Such is the case of the Lycée Chaptal.

Nestled in the capital's 8th arrondissement, a stone's throw from Les Batignolles, the Lycée Chaptal was founded by educationalist and playwright Prosper Goubaux. As for its name, it refers to the French scientist, chemist, doctor and politician, whose first name was Jean-Antoine. Come and take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine 2023 to find out more about this renowned Lycée de la Capitale, and discover its museum(accessible by registration)!