Heritage Days 2026 in Forges-les-Bains: the outings schedule

Are you familiar with the town of Forges-les-Bains, in Essonne? If you’re into golf, you may already have wandered the town’s 18-hole course. But have you had the chance to admire its château, its washhouse, and its grand manor houses? It’s decided: this is a place worth visiting!

And that’s well-timed: Forges-les-Bains is taking part in the latest edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, on 19 and 20 September 2026. For the occasion, the town’s monuments and sites of interest will open their doors to visitors for a festive, culture-filled weekend that could captivate many a curious mind.

Every year in September, Heritage Days inject energy into the season with thousands of events, activities, and themed tours that reveal the full richness of French heritage. It’s a truly unique, highly anticipated event, one that especially lets us explore places normally closed to the public or little-known spots tucked away from the mainstream crowd...

In Forges-les-Bains, the Heritage Days look set to be interesting: here’s the weekend program for the town in Essonne.

Heritage Days in Forges-les-Bains:

The Château de Forges-les-Bains reveals its history ahead of Heritage Days 2026
On the occasion of the 2026 Heritage Days, the Château de Forges-les-Bains invites visitors to discover its history, its architecture, and its role in local memory on Sunday, September 20, 2026. [Read more]

3 Ash Alley

Visit to a remarkable garden
A REMARKABLE GARDEN TO VISIT and its exceptional collection of hostas, for nature lovers and fans of fine gardens.
Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Meet at 3 Impasse du Frêne in Forges-les-Bains.
> Visits by registration, with sessions of 10 visitors every hour.
Participation terms: Limited to 10 visitors per session — Free | Booking required — https://www.forges-les-bains.fr/
Hours: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Our Lady of the Assumption Church

Exhibition of a 17th-century painting: Saint Sebastian, Saint Martin and Saint Roch
First public unveiling of the painting after its restoration.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 – 10:00–19:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 13:00–19:00
Historic and architectural unveiling of the restored building
A historical and architectural tour of the building that has just been restored.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Concert ensembles: Clarinets and Brass
The Clarinet and Brass Ensembles of the Hurepoix Music Ensemble
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Cultural getaway

Exhibition by the Forges Les Arts association
Forge Arts Association exhibition, putting local artistic talent and Forgeois heritage in the spotlight.
Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, at the Escapade culturelle, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 to 17:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00 to 17:00

Forges-les-Bains Golf Club

Living Heritage exhibition at the Forges-les-Bains Golf Course
The Regional Natural Park of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse invites you to discover its exhibition "Living Heritage," installed at the Forges-les-Bains Golf Course for European Heritage Days.
When built heritage shelters natural heritage, coexistence takes on its full meaning... Discover the animal and plant species that find refuge in our structures and the simple actions you can take to live well alongside them!
As a complement, the golf course will also present an exhibition on the wildlife and flora visible along the course.
> Free visits, open to all
Participation conditions: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM

The Rochette Villa

Visit to Villa Rochette
Visit to Villa Rochette
The Villa Rochette is a true haven of peace just 30 minutes south of Paris, in the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse. This early-19th-century character house, steeped in history and finished in a contemporary style, offers a gentle way of life and the feeling of instantly being at home.
Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Visits by reservation (multiple sessions)
Participation conditions: Free | Booking required - https://www.forges-les-bains.fr/
Hours: Saturday, 19 September 2026 – 09:00 ⤏ 11:30 | Sunday, 20 September 2026 – 09:00 ⤏ 11:30

Forges-les-Bains Town Hall

Exhibition of photographs from the "Capture Your Heritage" contest
Exhibition of photographs from the "Capture Your Heritage" contest, displayed along the town hall railings throughout September. Participants were invited to focus their lens on Forgeois heritage and reveal its richness through their images.
Participation conditions: Free of charge
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 08:00 to 23:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 08:00 to 23:00
A glimpse inside an artisan's workshop
A LOOK INSIDE A HANDICRAFTS WORKSHOP
An opportunity to meet a passionate creator and discover her craft. The Forgeoise ceramist Aude Novikoff opens the doors to her art studio, "Création blanc couleurs."
Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
> Visits by reservation: 6 people per session
Participation details: Visits by appointment: up to 6 people per session - Free | Reservations required - https://www.forges-les-bains.fr/
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 – 2:00 PM ⤏ 6:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 2:00 PM ⤏ 6:00 PM

There are delightful surprises waiting for you in Essonne. Take advantage of Heritage Days to discover them!

Heritage Days 2026: unmissable sites to visit in Essonne (91)
The Heritage Days 2026 offer a unique chance to uncover the hidden treasures of Essonne (91). From September 19 to 20, 2026, visitors will get to explore historic sites and offbeat locations that open their doors for the occasion. A weekend not to be missed. [Read more]