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 in Paris: exceptional visits to the Maison Boucheron - Hôtel de Nocé
For the 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, jeweler Boucheron invites you to discover its historic boutique-workshop on Place Vendôme. Exceptional tours are organized for the weekend of September 20-21, 2025. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025 in Paris: an exceptional visit to the Senate - Palais du Luxembourg
The Senate takes part in the Journées du Patrimoine 2025! Take advantage of the weekend of Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21 to discover the Palais du Luxembourg, the Petit Luxembourg and the greenhouses of the Jardin du Luxembourg. An exceptional opening not to be missed! [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: tours of General de Gaulle's office in Paris
During the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) on September 20 and 21, 2025, visit General de Gaulle's office and immerse yourself in history, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. Here's what's in store. [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: behind-the-scenes tour of the Administrative Court - Hôtel d'Aumont, Paris
The Journées du Patrimoine, returning on September 20 and 21, 2025, invite you to discover a Parisian jewel: the Tribunal Administratif de Paris, located in the emblematic Hôtel d'Aumont. Immerse yourself in the history of this exceptional site and explore the rooms of this 17th-century building during an exceptional visit! [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at the Atelier-Musée Chana Orloff in Paris, the program
On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine, immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Chana Orloff by visiting her Atelier-Musée in Paris. Discover the history and works of this iconic sculptor on September 20 and 21, 2025. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: guided tours of the mysterious Grande Loge de France
Les Journées du Patrimoine invites you to an exceptional visit to the Grande Loge de France in Paris on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. Dive into the heart of this mysterious institution, and discover its fascinating history, sublime architecture and the rituals of Freemasonry! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025 at the École des Mines de Paris and its museum in the Hôtel de Vendôme
To mark the 42nd Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), École Mines Paris - PSL is inviting the curious to discover its building, located in the Hôtel de Vendôme, and its Museum of Mineralogy on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025: Printemps Haussmann reveals its secrets in Paris
It's the must-attend back-to-school event! The Journées du Patrimoine in Paris return this weekend, September 20-21, 2025. Two days during which Printemps Haussmann organizes exclusive guided tours of the department store's most hidden corners. There'll be plenty of surprises in store! [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
