The Journées du Patrimoine is one of the highlights of September in Paris and the Île-de-France region. This not-to-be-missed event on the European cultural calendar is eagerly awaited every year by history buffs, art enthusiasts and the curious thirsty for discovery. Over the course of an exceptional weekend, tourists and local residents alike are invited to explore the treasures of our heritage through an attractive program of visits, workshops and events, many of them free of charge.
Many different types of venue play their part in each edition: cultural establishments including museums and monuments, major institutions, places of worship, ministries, libraries and much more. Everyone can find a good deal to suit their passion, and those who like to get off the beaten track can discover the little-known places and exceptional visits that await you in this new edition.
During this exceptional weekend on September 20 and 21, 2025, you can discover the treasures of Parisian hospitals. For this 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, theHôpital Broca is opening its doors and revealing itself to you. Located in the 13th arrondissement , this health care facility stands on the site of theformer Cordelières convent, the ruins of which still stand today. Here's the program that awaits you:
Come and discover the ruins of the Cordelières convent at Broca Hospital. On the same day, you can take a guided tour at 2.30pm to learn more about the history of this hospital, listen to a concert by the BB15 jazz ensemble and support our garage sale in aid of hospital patients.
Come and enjoy a concert by the BB15 jazz ensemble, and support our garage sale in aid of hospital patients.
Meet on the first floor of the grand salon at Broca Hospital.
Dates and Opening Time
On September 21, 2025
Location
Broca Hospital
54-56 Rue Pascal
75013 Paris 13
Access
Les Gobelins metro station (line 7)
Prices
Free
Official website
www.aphp.fr
