Museums, monuments historiques, castles, there is plenty to deepen your cultural knowledge during the Journées du Patrimoine 2026, taking place this year on 19 and 20 September 2026. All weekend long, you can wander through Paris and in Île-de-France at your own pace, taking in spectacular exhibitions, exceptional animations, and leisurely, bucolic strolls. For this edition, Musée de la Vie romantique invites us to step into the heart of the 19th century. It’s a chance to discover this poetic museum and its verdant terrace.
True haven of bucolic peace in the heart of the 9th arrondissement, it instantly whisks us back to the romantic era. The visit is free and immersive, in this small museum tucked inside the Hôtel Scheffer-Renan. You can also stop by and enjoy a charming tea salon, but it’s the works of George Sand and Ary Scheffer that are most represented in the permanent collections. Each year, exhibitions let us discover the figures who shaped the Romantic era.
Heritage Days 2026 in the museums and art foundations of Paris and Île-de-France
During the 43rd European Heritage Days, numerous museums and art foundations open their doors free of charge in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, to enjoy a programme packed with memorable discoveries. [Read more]
France’s Heritage Days 2026 offer a fresh way to discover Paris, letting you explore its every nook on cultural, offbeat, or romantic strolls. Here’s our best-of list of walks to tackle this weekend, Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Paris. [Read more]
Walking Tour: Discovering Romantic Paris
Explore the New Athens district, tracing the footprints of Romanticism’s most influential figures who helped shape 19th-century Paris.
Duration: 1h30
Departures from the museum at 10:00, 10:30, and 11:00
Entry requirements: Free of charge
Timings: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 to 12:30
Walking Tour: Women Artists Who Are Free
Starting from the museum, discover the Nouvelle Athènes quarter through the extraordinary stories and journeys of 19th-century women artists and free-spirited figures.
Duration: 1h30
At 10:00, 10:30, 11:00
Participation requirements: Free of charge
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Three guided tours to explore the Romantic era
### George Sand, woman and modern artist
A leading light of 1830s–1860s modernity, George Sand is today celebrated for her independent spirit, her creative genius, her political and social commitment, and her love of nature. Follow the guide and discover the story of this extraordinary figure.
### Dialogue between the arts
Painting, literature, music: Romanticism as an art of dialogue.
In the very heart of Ary Scheffer’s house, explore the meeting places, friendships and exchanges that fed Romantic creativity.
### Women’s destinies in the 19th century
With this thematic tour, dive into a critical reading of the history of muses, heroines, artists and engaged figures of Romanticism—between idealization, social constraints and emancipation.
Duration: 45 minutes
At 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM
Participation conditions: Free
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 2:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Tales of the Wise and the Mad
Tales of the Wise and the Foolish
Through a performance by the Compagnie Les Dramaticules (Théo Pombet and Jérémie Le Louët), the museum aims to spotlight stories from European and global heritage.
Histoires de sages et de fous brings together in a single program Grimm’s The Fisherman and His Wife, Tolstoy’s The Two Brothers, and The Two Who Dreamed, an excerpt from One Thousand and One Nights.
These three “worldwide” tales feature ordinary people swept up by extraordinary destinies: a magical fish that can grant any wish, a carved stone that promises power and glory, and a dream that reveals the location of a treasure. All the protagonists confront existential and philosophical questions that will resonate with both children and adults. In their feuds or in their quest for wisdom, the characters will sometimes follow irrational, wayward paths: they will listen to their hearts.
Participation requirements: Free
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00 to 12:00
Ready for a weekend at the heart of art?
Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Location
Museum of Romantic Life
16 Rue Chaptal
75009 Paris 9
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Accessibility info
Access
M°2 - Blanche
Prices
Free
Official website
museevieromantique.paris.fr
Heritage Days 2026 in the museums and art foundations of Paris and Île-de-France
European Heritage Days 2026: our pick of cultural walks to explore in Paris
