Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: exceptional opening of Fondation Singer Polignac, the beautiful 16th-century town house

On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, September 20 and 21, discover the sumptuous salons of the Fondation Singer-Polignac, usually closed to visitors. It's the perfect opportunity to discover this mysterious mansion in the heart of Paris's 16th arrondissement.

Mark your calendars - On September 20 and 21, 2025, the 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) arrives in the Paris Region for a weekend of crazy discoveries! Emblematic monuments, dream castles, must-see museums, historic sites and secret gardens... It's afree event that promises total immersion in the region's treasures, with ultra-exclusive tours and out-of-the-ordinary activities. A sparkling weekend where the heritage of the Île-de-France region is revealed in all its glory!

Heritage Days in Paris 2025: secret, little-known or hidden places to discover this weekend
The Journées du Patrimoine are back again this year for an exceptional edition, taking place on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025. This not-to-be-missed cultural event offers you the chance to visit over 1,500 sites in Paris and the Île-de-France region. While the major museums and emblematic monuments are on the program, it's also an ideal opportunity to explore secret sites that are little-known or inaccessible the rest of the year. [Read more]

Let's dive into the history of a beautiful mansion in the heart of Paris! Just a stone's throw from the Trocadéro, the Fondation Singer-Polignac is opening its doors for the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 on September 20! Among its usually hidden treasures and rare archives, this 16th arrondissement showcase offers you the chance to stroll through its sumptuous salons and discover the former studio of Princess Winnaretta Singer (1865-1943), where she painted, played the organ and welcomed the greatest names in music and literature: Fauré, Stravinsky, Proust, Cocteau, Colette... As an added bonus, you might even bump into artists in the middle of rehearsals, since the Fondation has been a veritable temple to talent from the world's leading conservatories since 2006. A not-to-be-missed event for culture lovers!