Heritage Days 2026: The House of Protestantism to open its doors for a one-off event

Take advantage of the Heritage Days to explore the capital and discover Paris’s best-hidden corners. On September 19 and 20, 2026, the Maison du Protestantisme will open its doors to the public for free.

Get ready for another weekend of discoveries and strolls: the Heritage Days return to Paris and in Île-de-France on 19 and 20 September 2026. Each year, this major national event lets us explore fascinating sites, hidden gems tucked away in small villages, and the capital’s must-see institutions. Heritage Days is the chance to rediscover the Île-de-France region and to savour its rich historical and cultural heritage!

So what’s on offer this special weekend? You can visit a museum, a ministry, or the backstage of a renowned venue... Or you can go off the beaten path, exploring a place usually closed to the public...

On September 19 and 20, the Maison du Protestantisme will open its doors to curious visitors for a rare weekend. Housed in a grand townhouse in the 9th arrondissement, it serves as the administrative headquarters for France’s major Protestant institutions. Blending architecture, history and culture, a visit to this site promises to be fascinating!

Heritage Days at the House of Protestantism in Paris:

Visit to the House of Protestantism
Usually closed to the public, this early 19th-century townhouse will open its doors for the first time for European Heritage Days. Self-guided tours, access to the drawing rooms and the garden.
Participation conditions: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Concert by the choir and the Poseidon Ensemble
Saturday, September 19 at 11:00 a.m.: A concert at the House of Protestantism by the choir and the Poséidon Ensemble, conducted by Arnaud Condé, followed by a convivial drink for everyone.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Lecture by Jean Baubérot, historian of secularism
Sunday the 20th at 2:00 p.m.: A conference at the Maison du Protestantisme by Jean Baubérot, historian of secularism, on the topic: "The 1905 law separating church and state in the face of 21st-century challenges"
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Don’t go just yet! In every Paris arrondissement, dozens of venues are waiting for you during these Heritage Days—explore the tour program.

Heritage Days 2026 in Paris (75): the program of visits to explore by arrondissement
Heritage Days are back in Paris in 2026. The capital’s monuments and historic landmarks open their doors (often free of charge) to reveal their secrets to us. Don’t miss this must-attend event, slated for the weekend of September 19–20, 2026, with the themes: “Heritage in Peril” and “The Heritage of Photography.” [Read more]