The Heritage Days are back for another 43rd edition! For this exceptional event that always awaits us on the third weekend in September, to the great delight of culture-visit enthusiasts and curious minds eager to discover.
This event, which takes place all over Europe, invites us to enjoy a program, often free or inexpensive, of original visits, events and workshops, designed for young and old alike, at the heart of our most beautiful heritage treasures. All kinds of venues are up for the challenge: cultural establishments including museums, castles and historic monuments, addresses usually closed to the public, fashion houses, temples of craftsmanship, and much more!
Even hospitals take part in the Heritage Days ballet. And in Paris, one of Europe’s largest hospitals unveils its secrets through a special program planned for the weekend of September 19–20, 2026. The Hôpital de la Pitié-Salpêtrière now stands out for its gargantuan footprint—90 buildings spread across 33 hectares—and its history runs deep: its origins reach back to the 16th century, and its famed chapel was commissioned by none other than King Louis XIV, the Sun King.
Guided tour of the Saint-Louis Chapel at La Salpêtrière
The Saint-Louis Chapel at the Salpêtrière invites visitors to discover it during European Heritage Days on 19 and 20 September 2026.
Participation rules: Limited to 25 participants. Registration opens on September 7 — Free | Reservation required - https://www.billetweb.fr/journees-europeennes-du-patrimoine-2026-visite-de-la-chapelle-saint-louis-de-la-salpetriere
Schedules: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 to 11:00, 12:00 to 13:00, 14:30 to 15:30 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00 to 11:00, 12:00 to 13:00, 14:30 to 15:30
Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Location
Pitié-Salpêtrière hospital
47-83 boulevard de l'Hôpital
75013 Paris 13
Route planner
Prices
Free
Official website
pitiesalpetriere.aphp.fr
