European Heritage Days 2026 at the Maison de l'Amérique latine in Paris, the program

Heritage goes all out on September 19 and 20, 2026! For its 43rd edition, the European Heritage Days turn Paris and the Île-de-France region into a grand-scale playground for discovery. It’s the perfect chance to step beyond the doors that are usually shut and uncover cultural treasures, historic sites, exceptional museums, stately castles and undiscovered gardens scattered across the region. A unique weekend to stroll, marvel and learn, free of charge and without moderation!

Heritage Days 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France: must-book tours you won't want to miss
European Heritage Days are back on the weekend of September 19–20, 2026, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. For the occasion, some fantastic programs are on offer—sometimes requiring registration. Here’s a quick rundown of the visits that will require a reservation. Mark your calendars! [Read more]

Among the most prestigious places to visit this year, the Maison de l’Amérique latine is opening its doors exceptionally by registration, on Sunday, September 20, in the heart of the 7th arrondissement of Paris. Born in 1946 out of a spirit of dialogue between France and the Latin American nations, championed by General de Gaulle, it occupies two iconic townhouse mansions: the Hôtel de Varengeville (1704) and the Hôtel Amelot de Gournay (1712), linked by majestic salons that overlook formal French gardens.

A premier hub of diplomacy, it regularly hosts regional ambassadors, stages high-caliber cultural events, and supports economic exchanges. The Ambassadors’ Salon, listed as a historic monument, is one of the wonders to discover.

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Heritage Days 2026 program at the House of Latin America:

• Discover the Latin American House

  Guided tours will be led by a team of volunteers under the supervision of Alice Cronier, PhD in modern art history.

  Founded in 1946 at the initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and driven by General de Gaulle, the Maison de l’Amérique latine aims to foster exchanges between France and Latin American countries.

  It is housed in two 18th-century Parisian town houses:

  • l’hôtel de Varengeville (Jacques Gabriel, 1704)

  • and l’hôtel Amelot de Gournay (Germain Boffrand, 1712),

  owned by the Bank of France, with the Maison as tenant today. The two buildings are connected on the ground floor by a row of salons opening onto formal gardens.

  A rare Parisian architectural feature is its oval courtyard, shared with the Embassy of Paraguay.

  Among its illustrious residents were the renowned neurologist Prof. Charcot, who acquired the hôtel de Varengeville in 1884. Prominent literary figures such as Hugo, Daudet, and the Goncourts were hosted there. The estate was ceded in 1964 to the Bank of France.

  Today, the Maison de l’Amérique latine stands as a hub of art, history, and culture, hosting numerous cultural and intellectual events open to all.

  It is equipped with the facilities necessary to organize high-quality events and receptions that help finance its operations.

  For the European Heritage Days, the Maison de l’Amérique latine will exceptionally open to the public spaces normally reserved for privatisations.

  Do not hesitate to consult our website for more information.

  Participation terms: Registration required — Free | Advance booking mandatory — https://www.mal217.org/fr/agenda/journees-europeennes-du-patrimoine-2026

  Hours: Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 11:00–17:30

An architectural and cultural jewel, reflecting the Franco-Latin dialogue, to be (re)discovered on a rare and enriching visit.