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.
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 unusual in Paris: watch horse races at the Paris Vincennes racecourse
Calling all equestrian sports fans! The Journées du Patrimoine 2025 are back again this weekend, September 20 and 21, 2025. Come and take advantage of the Hippodrome de Vincennes' special program highlighting the heritage of equestrian sport! [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]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris at the Musée de l'Armée - Hôtel des Invalides
The Journées du Patrimoine will be held at the Hôtel des Invalides on September 20 and 21, 2025! Not only will the Musée de l'Armée be free of charge during these two days, but there will also be new tours and numerous workshops for history buffs. Click here for the program! [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: exceptional opening of Maison Poursin, between saddlery and luxury leather goods
Maison Poursin, the oldest Parisian factory still in operation, invites you to its historic boutique on the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine, September 20 and 21, 2025 in Paris. Over the course of this exceptional weekend, Maison Poursin will reveal its secrets and craftsmanship through exclusive guided tours of its workshops. Discover the program that awaits you! [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]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: visit the mythical Arc de Triomphe at the top of the Champs-Elysées
For the 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, the Arc de Triomphe is opening its doors to you, free of charge! Join us on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, for a unique insight into the history of this key Paris landmark, which dominates the Champs-Elysées avenue. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: reconstitution of a Napoleonic bivouac at the École Militaire
The Ecole Militaire in Paris is opening its doors to us in an exceptional way on the occasion of the 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) this weekend of September 20-21, 2025. This year's program will focus on Napoleon Bonaparte, and will include the reconstruction of a bivouac. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at Saint-Sulpice church in Paris, the program
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris, the Saint-Sulpice church will reveal all its secrets with special tours on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025. An opportunity to (re)discover this Left Bank treasure. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2025 in Paris: visit the famous Sorbonne University
For the Journées du Patrimoine, the Sorbonne is organizing various events around this historic and cultural monument over the weekend of Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025. Here's the program for this year's event. [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
