Heritage Days 2026: Behind the scenes at the legendary Hôtel du Nord in Paris

On the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin, the Hôtel du Nord opens to the public during Heritage Days on 19 and 20 September 2026. A guided tour to explore the story behind this iconic address, where Parisian heritage meets the memory of French cinema.

As the standout cultural event of the season, the Journées du Patrimoine celebrate their 43rd edition this year. Over two days—specifically Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026—the Journées du Patrimoine offer culture and heritage enthusiasts the chance to explore landmark sites, must-see museums and monuments, legendary castles, famous institutions, and, at the same time, more offbeat, hidden, and little-known places through exceptional openings.

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For this new and 43rd edition of the Heritage Days, why not seize the chance to step inside the Hôtel du Nord ? This legendary address on the Quai de Jemmapes, in Paris’s 10th arrondissement, is a bar-restaurant famed for its starring role in Marcel Carné’s 1938 film of the same name.

Since then, theHôtel du Nord - whose façade has been listed as a Parisian historic monument - has continued to fascinate film buffs and curious visitors alike. Come and discover the incredible history of theHôtel du Nord during guided tours offered exclusively for the Journées du Patrimoine.

Heritage Days 2026 at the Hôtel du Nord in Paris

Guided tour of the Hôtel du Nord
At the edge of the Canal Saint-Martin, at the legendary address of 102 Quai de Jemmapes, the Hôtel du Nord embodies timeless Paris. Made famous by the cult film Hôtel du Nord, its preserved façade and its cinema-inspired interior feel suspended in time. You sense the atmosphere of 1930s Paris along the Canal here. Seen in the series Emily in Paris, the brasserie has become a must-visit for anyone longing to experience a quintessentially Parisian moment. Walls lined with portraits and photographs by Alexandre Trauner, live jazz every Friday and Saturday night, and a terrace for a romantic interlude.

Friday tours will be reserved for school groups.
Participation criteria: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Friday, 18 September 2026 - 10:00 ⤏ 10:30, 10:30 ⤏ 11:30, 14:30 ⤏ 17:30 | Saturday, 19 September 2026 - 10:00 ⤏ 10:30, 10:30 ⤏ 11:30, 14:30 ⤏ 17:30 | Sunday, 20 September 2026 - 10:30 ⤏ 11:00, 11:00 ⤏ 11:30, 14:30 ⤏ 17:30