Heritage Days 2026: tour of the Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais Church

Among the city’s finest Parisian churches, some open their doors for Heritage Days. This year, the Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais Church invites you to the weekend of Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026, with a rich program.

Located opposite the Hôtel de Ville, theSaint-Gervais-Saint-Protais church is a little-known gem of Parisian heritage. Its origins date back to a consecration in 1420, and it took almost 150 years to give it the appearance we know today. With its imposing western facade completed in 1621, it was to inspire other churches in the capital.

You'll be amazed by the interior, which, despite the trials of time and history, has retained its original charm. Its flamboyant Gothic architecture places it among the Renaissance churches of Paris, such as Saint-Étienne-du-Mont. And what about the 16th-century choir stalls or the magnificent 16th-century stained glass windows, probably the work of Jean Cousin and Jean Chastellain?

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To discover all these treasures, join us on the third weekend of September to take advantage of the events organized for the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris.

Here's what's on the agenda for the 2026 Heritage Days at Saint-Gervais Church:

• Photo exhibition “Then and Now: A Photographic Memory” – European Heritage Days 2026

  Photographic exhibition "St Gervais Church, Yesterday and Today"

  Photography in the service of memory: history and heritage!

  *** European Heritage Days 2026 - European Heritage Days 2026 ***

  Participation requirements: No reservation required | Free

  Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

• Couperin Organ Concert and Tour of the Organ Loft - European Heritage Days 2026

  Saturday, September 19, 2026

  A concert on the Couperin organ at 3:00 PM, followed by a presentation and a tour of the organ loft around 3:45 PM, extending until about 5:00 PM.

  Conditions de participation : Free entry, a donation basket for cash, and card payments accepted — No reservation required

  Timings : Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 3:00 PM–4:00 PM, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM

• Guided tours of Saint-Gervais Saint-Protais Church for European Heritage Days 2026

  On the agenda for the European Heritage Days in Saint-Gervais: guided tours on Sunday.

  To take part in the tours, please assemble in front of the Virgin statue in the transept.

  Voluntary contributions welcome at the end of the tours; a collection basket will be passed around.

  *** Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2026- Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2026 ***

  Participation terms: Voluntary, with a donation basket circulating at the end of the tours. No reservations required | Free

  Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.

The Journées du Patrimoine at Saint-Gervais church promises to be a moment of immersion in the rich cultural history of Paris. We urge you to seize this opportunity to enrich your knowledge and share a convivial moment.