Thousands of places to visit, and just two days to enjoy them all. On Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, the 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) is the perfect opportunity to discover the most beautiful historical and cultural sites, and places usually closed to the public, near you.
An unlikely weekend full of surprises awaits us: museums, monuments, churches, but also institutions, ministries and unusual places open their doors to us. In Paris and the Île-de-France region, over 1,500 sites will be open to the general public on September 20 and 21, 2025. With such a rich and varied program, it can be hard to choose!
So how do you decide? How do you select the most interesting places to go and spend a great weekend in Paris? Don't panic, we're here to help! To make it easier for you to plan your next outing, we've selected the best deals for this cultural event.
Participating sites often open their doors free of charge during the Journées du Patrimoine. Here's a small selection of free places to visit over the weekend.
Heritage Days 2025 at Saint Elisabeth de Hungrie Church in Paris, program
Discover the beautiful Eglise Sainte-Elisabeth-de-Hongrie, in Paris's 3rd arrondissement, during the Journées du Patrimoine on Saturday, September 20, 2025. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025: exceptional opening of the Hôtel de Matignon, the Prime Minister's headquarters in Paris
Why not take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine to discover the Hôtel de Matignon and its sumptuous garden, on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025? Sign up for a free, exceptional tour of the Prime Minister's offices. We'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: visit the Sainte-Chapelle, Paris' monument to a thousand stained-glass windows
Take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 to enter the sublime Sainte-Chapelle, the capital's architectural gem built in the 13th century. On Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, come and learn more about this hidden edifice, built to house Christ's Crown of Thorns. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at the Palais de l'Elysée in Paris - dates and program
Every year, the Palais de l'Élysée opens its doors to the public for the Journées du Patrimoine. This high place of power, usually closed to the general public, confirms its participation in the 42nd edition, from Saturday September 20 to Sunday September 21, 2025. An opportunity to discover the prestigious salons and gardens of the Hôtel du Comte d'Évreux. Tickets open this Friday, September 5 at 7pm. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025 at Maison Élysée, the program
The European Heritage Days are back on September 20 and 21, 2025, and they've got plenty of surprises up their sleeves! Just a stone's throw from the Presidential Palace, the Maison Élysée opens its doors for a behind-the-scenes look at power. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: exceptional tours of the Banque de France in Paris
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, on the weekend of September 20 and 21, the Banque de France, based at the Hôtel de Toulouse in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, is opening its doors to you. It's an opportunity to visit its gilded gallery and ceremonial rooms, as well as to discover the history and activities of this French institution through a fun tour. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025 in Paris: a behind-the-scenes look at Saint-Lazare station
For the Journées du Patrimoine, the Gare Saint-Lazare will be revealing its behind-the-scenes secrets on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, with guided tours and commentary (registration required). We'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025: exceptional visits to the Paris Court of Appeal
Take advantage of the Heritage Days to visit the Paris Court of Appeal, located in the Palais de Justice. Join us on September 20, 2025 for a tour of the heart of the French judicial system. Here's the program! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025 in Paris: tour of the Duchess's apartments and drawing workshop at the Hôtel de Sully
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, the apartments of the Duchesse de l'Hôtel de Sully will open their doors in the Marais district on September 20 and 21. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025 at Gare de Lyon in Paris: visit the station's clock tower
For the latest edition of the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, the Gare de Lyon invites you to explore the secrets of the Horloge Tower over an exceptional weekend on September 20 and 21, 2025. [Read more]
Do you already know all these places by heart? Then take a look at our guide to the museums you should visit, or discover the exceptional openings for the cultural weekend.
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: must-see openings and exceptional tours
The Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris is also an opportunity to discover places that are usually closed to the public. We've put together a list of places that will be opening their doors to the public on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. [Read more]
During this 2025 edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, a large number of museums and art foundations are opening their doors free of charge in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Join us on Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 2025, for a program full of wonderful discoveries. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Prices
Free
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: must-see openings and exceptional tours
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: the program at museums in Paris and the Île-de-France region
