The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days ) are held every year on the third weekend in September. This not-to-be-missed event showcases our heritage treasures and allows you to explore our culture and heritage from every angle, through a fabulous program of visits and events, often free of charge. In addition to events in museums, monuments and castles, the festival also featuresexceptional openings in places usually closed to the public.
Why not visit a castle in the heart of Paris? Now's your chance to conquer an astonishing Renaissance residence nestled in the nooks and crannies of the 13th arrondissement. The Château de la Reine Blanche awaits you just a stone's throw from the Manufacture des Gobelins, and surprises Parisians and visitors alike with its early 16th-century architecture.
The Château de la Reine Blanche, a curiosity to discover for free in the 13th arrondissement - photos
A castle in the heart of Paris? In the 13th arrondissement of Paris, hidden from view, a royal manor house has been in hiding since the end of the 13th century. And you can discover it for free with guided tours until September! [Read more]
It is linked to a complex known as the Islet of the Queen Blanche, comprising two other buildings dating from the 15th and 17th centuries. On the occasion of the Heritage Days, staged on 19 and 20 September 2026, the Château de la Reine Blanche is sharing a special program for you to discover below!
Guided tour of the Queen's White Castle
Guided tour of the courtyards at the Château de la Reine Blanche, a video on the towers and timber framing, with explanations and nods to the Gobelins family and the Teinturiers district.
Participation conditions: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Paris always knows how to surprise and amaze us! Have a nice visit.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Location
Château de la Reine Blanche
6 Rue Gustave Geffroy
75013 Paris 13
Route planner
Access
Metro: Les Gobelins (line 7)
Prices
Free
The Château de la Reine Blanche, a curiosity to discover for free in the 13th arrondissement - photos
