What to do for the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Île-de-France? The Paris region has no shortage of great ideas for outings during this key cultural event in September. Museums, monuments, castles, churches, libraries and much more take turns to showcase the region's heritage from every angle.
History, art, fashion, gastronomy, craftsmanship, medicine- there's a program for every passion during the Heritage Days. It's even an opportunity to discover little-known spots and places usually closed to the public. As you can see, in Paris and the Paris region, this event invites us to explore our heritagefrom every angle.
And it has to be said that, in addition to Paris, the rest of the region has treasures that deserve to be discovered. So, for this 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), we invite you to discover the beautiful heritage of the Ile-de-France region, particularly in Seine-et-Marne , where a number of towns are taking part. For the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025,the town of Vert-Saint-Denis, in the 77 département, is showcasing its nuggets to be discovered through a program of visits and events. Follow the guide!
Au Jardin terre de vert
On-site reading of the cadastral map
The European Heritage Days allow special activities for school groups on Friday, September 18, under the banner “Raise Your Eyes.” Since the garden sits in the heart of the city’s historic core, it’s possible to set up a simple activity that invites students to “read the 1692 cadastre, on site” (historic walls, architectural traces of the Monks’ Farm in Saint-Denis).
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Participation requirements: Free | Booking required - https://www.terredevert.fr/contact/
Hours: Friday, September 18, 2026 — 08:00 to 18:00
Perrault’s Festival, a magic-lantern storytelling spectacle
The Smile of Grandpa presents: The Perrault Party, a lantern-light storytelling show that revisits three Charles Perrault tales. Once upon a time, Peggy-Maude, the storyteller, Mademoiselle, the lantern, and you, the audience, who for the occasion will be invited to provide the sound effects just like in the old days. Come with the whole family to discover the lively world of tales from yesteryear, where illustrated stories happily come to life to the rhythm of words and sounds.
Participation terms: Adults €10, children free — special rate | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Visit to the Monks' Farm in Saint-Denis
As part of the European Heritage Days, Terre de Vert invites you to step into local history: join this stroll through the historic heart of Vert-Saint-Denis. Starting from the Terrain du Vivier, on Rue Dionet, you’ll reach the Jardin Terre de Vert, where you can rediscover the remnants of the old farm’s hold. You’ll also get a rare view of the church, which you’ll visit next, alongside Gérard Bernheim, former mayor and guardian of the town’s history.
Registration recommended on the site https://www.terredevert.fr/evenements/
Free admission
Participation conditions: Registration recommended at: https://www.terredevert.fr/evenements/ - Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 - 3:00 PM ⤏ 4:30 PM
At the school house, Hameau de Pouilly-le-Fort school
Reading at stake: Exposition
Reading through Games, a Challenge to Rediscover the Joy of Reading.
We view reading as a cultural heritage at risk, and its protection stands as a major challenge for future generations.
The workshops tied to this theme will be playful, designed to rekindle a love of reading for people of all ages.
An exhibition will also shine a light on the old reading primers, those precious childhood companions that helped us all learn to read.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Reading at stake
Reading as a GAME, a STAKE for rediscovering the joy of reading.
We view reading as a cultural heritage in danger, and protecting it represents a major challenge for future generations!
A series of activities will aim to demonstrate the importance of “the ability to read.” The exhibition, for its part, takes us back to childhood through the iconic primers that taught us to decipher the world.
Dictation for the Certificat d’Études Primaires Élémentaires (Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m.)
Participation conditions: To take part in the dictation, which will run at 3:00 PM on both days, please arrive by 2:30 PM as spaces are limited. Free | No registration required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Reading as Play: Workshops
Reading as a GAME, a STAKE in reclaiming the joy of reading.
We see reading as endangered cultural heritage, and safeguarding it is a major stake for future generations!
The workshops offered around this theme will be playful, designed to rekindle a love of reading at any age! Through these activities we will show why being able to read matters.
Dictation for the Elementary Certificate of Primary Studies (Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m.)
Participation conditions: To take part in the dictation held at 3:00 PM on both days, please arrive by 2:30 PM as spaces are limited. Free | No reservation required
Schedule : Saturday, September 19, 2026 – 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
At the Maison de l'Environnement de Sénart
Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Location
Vert-Saint-Denis
vert-saint-denis
77240 Vert Saint Denis
Route planner
Prices
Free
Official website
www.vert-saint-denis.fr
